<p>I recall having a tough time adjusting my first semester in college. By the end of my freshman year, you couldn't have paid me to transfer. I still recall those years as some of my very best, and I am so glad I didn't run when things weren't perfect right off the bat.</p>
<p>While I know some students are clearly not happy & definitely should consider transfers, others might just need to give it a little extra time. Life is rarely perfect, and there are so many adjustments to make when beginning college. So, if your child is thrilled with his/her school, that's wonderful. If not, that might just be okay, too. Time will tell.</p>
<p>I'm extremely happy with my university (Stanford). The weather is nice; the people are friendly; all my friends are happy. What more could one want? PS: I don't drink or party so that's not why I'm happy at my uni by Superwizard</p>
<p>Interestingly, I discovered that someone sought to transfer from another prestigious Cal school for the reasons which superwizard thought would make one happy -- drinking and partying. The student is doing too much of it, he admits and wants to be in an environment less tempting. Because his school is so well regarded, I envied him as he had an opportunity to graduate with a valuable diploma while living the life of Reilly. I must admit that I am a little puzzled by this reason for transfer out -- being the shallow person I was and continue to be -- I would have probably looked upon the partying and drinking festivities as reasons to transfer to as opposed to transfer out of a particular college.</p>
<p>My daughter absolutely loves Bryn Mawr. The supportive environment, the top-notch faculty and challenging courses, the campus (nice dorms and excellent food, easy train ride to Philadelphia) -- she's even happier there than we could have hoped.</p>
<p>My advice to parents: Stop stressing, and let the process happen. Things have a way of working out.</p>