<p>i got into unc as a transfer student entering my sophomore year. i put my deposit down at the school thinking it was perfect for me but when i registered for classes i couldnt get into anything i wanted. i tested into spanish 105 and there were no openings in any of the classes. i didnt take any spanish at my previous school so i feel like ill already be way behind. i know they offer summer classes but even with those im not sure graduating in four years will be possible. im also a little worried about my roommate. i obviously dont know him yet but we dont appear to be very compatible and im worried that, as someone from out of state, ill have a hard time adjusting.</p>
<p>on paper unc is my dream school but as the semester approaches im starting to worry. the school i was at before, american university, is weaker school in almost every department im concerned about (mostly academics and athletics) but id have much less to worry about. i wasnt happy at american but i didnt hate it and im wondering if its smarter to just go back.</p>
<p>Do not panic about registration. All Orientation registration sucks. 98% of all the classes will open up during the first week of school when everyone’s changing their schedule. Span 105 is one of them. I don’t see why you’re so concerned about it for graduation- you just need Span 105 and 203. Two classes. </p>
<p>Take a deep breath-- you’ll be fine.</p>
<p>Yeah, don’t panic… not getting the classes you want at registration is no reason to go away from your dream school. I’ve been able to change my entire schedule during the first week of classes. Also, if you wait-list yourself, there’s a pretty good chance you’ll get into sections you need.</p>
<p>Couldn’t agree more. If everyone decided whether to attend UNC based on how hopeful or hopeless the summer registration process made them feel, I think there’d be fewer students in Chapel Hill! I have been pleasantly surprised at how many changes and tweaks my son has been able to make to his schedule in the days leading up to the start of a semester and in the first week or two of classes. Do not second guess your decision based on this, but do familiarize yourself with Connect Carolina (checking it regularly/obsessively for openings once it opens up for drop adds in early August, I believe) and do consider sending polite e-mails of introduction to professors of a couple of classes you really want. My son got into a few classes this way! </p>
<p>As for the roommate, your overall anxiety might be getting the best of you. Just go in with a positive attitude and commit to putting yourself out there the first few weeks of school, i.e. attending Fall Fest on the first Sunday night when clubs have sign up sheets. And also attend any social events for transfers, sign up for an intramural and/or be open to study groups etc. My recommendation is to try to get as much social traction as you can in the first month of school (without, of course, losing focus on your school work 
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<p>You’ll be fine!</p>