<p>I transferred from CSU to CC in hopes of transferring to a prestigious UC, but today was my first day of school and I got such a bad impression of my teachers and schedule that I'm thinking of re-enrolling in CSU and hoping for a CSU >> UC transfer or CSU >> private.</p>
<p>There is such a huge wave of mediocrity in the classrooms and for student involvement so I would feel that I would do much better at my local CSU and the opportunities I have there than Community College. Plus public transportation takes 1 hr. 30 minutes of my day so it just makes for an awful experience.</p>
<p>The only real issue I have is with Financial Aid so I'm not sure what to do.</p>
<p>It’ll be significantly harder to transfer from a CSU to a UC. I went from a CSU -> CCC -> UCLA. I got into all the UCs. </p>
<p>AMA (ask me anything)</p>
<p>If a UC is really what you want, stick it out! Transferring from a CSU to a UC is a near impossible feat. But you already know that which I’m sure is why you transferred. Just relax with the easier classes, and don’t feel like you’re above it. Look at it as a means to an end. It’s one year of your life. If you do well, your final diploma will read UC Bad Ass!</p>
<p>I was somewhat similar to you last year. I was accepted to a couple of UCs straight out of high school, but my parents forced me to attend CC so I could get a shot to attend either UCB or UCLA, as well as problems with financial concerns. I too, thought CC was an uninspiring and mediocre place to receive my education, and in some ways I still find this true to an extent. Yes, a moderate amount of the student population might not be the brightest bulbs, and the campus may be drab compared to a traditional university setting, but ultimately after a whole year at CC I ended up being pleasantly surprised about the quality of education and came to respect several of my fellow students. </p>
<p>Don’t judge too quickly, after all, first impressions are first impressions. Try to enter each class with an open mind. Yes, not all professors may be the best in the classroom, but that holds true for any university, regardless of prestige. I took challenging honors courses and class schedules throughout the year and met some truly energetic and intelligent professors AND classmates, while making several friends. To say the least, I learned a lot in CC and I believe I grew as an individual. Clich</p>