<p>I want to transfer to maybe ucsb or ucsc from cc in about 2 years. I'm a social dude and love to go out, party and do things. Is making friends really as hard as I hear ppl say it is if you come in as a junior student?</p>
<p>Doubtful. There’s tons of activities and clubs to engage in at the UCs and they’re definitely open to transfers. Great way to make friends.</p>
<p>Its not going to be as easy as it would be as an entering frosh where all the other kids are new and looking to make friends. But its not impossible either. One advantage of the schools you mentioned (and a few other UCs) is that the students live right around campus so as you get to know people you can find opportunities to hang out together. Much harder when the people you meet commute in. </p>
<p>The key is to be involved. Join some clubs, sign up for intramural sports if thats your thing, etc. Also you can live in a xfer dorm when you first enroll so that instantly puts you in touch with people in much the same boat as entering frosh, looking to meet people.</p>
<p>@mikemac how hard would you say it is? Lol like I’m social and stuff but would still want to be in a “clique” since I’m like that. Do you think I would be able to form one if I still don’t come in as fresh?</p>
<p>I personally think it’d be hard not to make a group of friends at uni. I am super shy, and just coming out of CC where there are no dorms and a high chance of not seeing classmates again I’ve made a decent group of friends.</p>
<p>If you join clubs, form study groups in your major classes (where you will be seeing the same people for a while), or even live in a dorm you’ll no doubt make friends to last a lifetime.</p>