<p>You’ll need to transfer. However you can’t transfer to any place of your choice now, except to colleges whose deadlines are not passed (check the Common Application: advanced search: transfer + 06/01 deadline and you’ll have all the colleges that still take applications for transfers). You can also check the NACAC list. There are very good schools that still have a few spots, such as Beloit, Washington and Jefferson, Marquette, Lewis and Clark, Hollins … (depending on what type of college you’re looking for). Those schools would be good for someone who is shy and is returning from a study-abroad experience.</p>
<p>I’m sorry you let your father bully you into going to a college where you didn’t want to go and which sounds poorly suited to your qualities and strong/weak points. It sounds that your father’s overriding wish to integrate you into what I assume is his original culture took over considerations such as whether you’d fit in or be able to do the work. It sounds that you didn’t have much of a choice though and now you’re trying to create one for yourself - good for you!</p>
<p>How many classes have you passed?
Some colleges allow you to apply as a freshman if you have fewer than 15 or 24 credits. Otherwise, you’ll have to apply as a transfer. In many universities, especially LACs, it’s more difficult to get admitted as a transfer because the college first takes in freshmen, then they take Community College applicants as transfers, then only they take transfers from other 4 year colleges who are not satisfied with their experience.</p>
<p>Look at the lists right away and submit your files right away.</p>
<p>If your father really wants you to learn Chinese and “fit in” within a specific society, perhaps you can assuage his fears by saying you’ll try and study abroad during your junior year.
In addition, no matter what, studying abroad did teach you many things about another culture, another language, and about youirself… it’s not pointless. But since you’re so unhappy you do need to find a college that suits you.</p>