<p>Ok, so I had a long drawn out post, but my browser closed and I lost the post so I'm going to just type a condensed version of my problem. As a high school student, I was good academically but subpar socially. I earned a 2370 sat, 5s on all my aps, 800s on all my subject tests, and I had a good high school gpa with the exception of senior year where I got all b's. I am from New Jersey and I got a full scholarship to schools like rutgers and case western. I chose UC Berkeley (paying full tution) as my school because I thought it would be good to get away from home and embark on a new journey. Berkeley was also the top school I got into. I came to berkeley over the summer to get a headstart. Intially, things were going well. However, things quickly got worse and I ended up with a floor who hated me and a roommate how hated me. I decided to stick it out and hope that I'd have better experience in the fall. Welcome week was nice; I went to a lot of parties and got bids from two fraternities. However, again my roommates were horrible. Although they are different from me, I still tried to make friends with my roommates but they brushed off my attempts. One of them continues to gossip about me though I've been polite during the whole semester so far. My floor isn't that great either and most people on it have a negative impression of me. I'm not having trouble making friends; I've made several good friends here, but I don't like the fact that there are so many people who dislike me. After basically two semesters here, I've come to the conclusion that berkeley just isn't the right school for me. My grades here aren't the best. I had to pass/no pass two of my classes. I'm getting a no pass for my seminar because I registered late (not later than the deadline) so the professor won't let me in the class and I can't drop the class because the drop deadline passed. I am getting an A in one class but I'm trying to transfer so I need to do well in all of my classes. I'm planning to switch to a different dorm next semester and do really well so that I can increase the pool of schools that I can transfer too. I want to talk to a therapist because all of this is really messing with my mood and motivation, but I don't want anything to show up on my health insurance record. I also have other personal insecurities that are affecting me as well. I know this is rambling and quickly typed but I hope I can get some advice. If you want me to clarify anything please say so and I'll be happy to oblige. Thanks</p>
<p>Don’t worry about your “health insurance record.” First of all, it’s private. Second of all, who would look at it anyway? You have full coverage at your school. Go talk to someone! I’m sorry you’re having a rough time.</p>
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<p>Go to the academic advising office and see if anything can be done about this. You’re a first-term freshman. It’s understandable that you might misunderstand the add/drop policies, and there might be a way out of this situation. You won’t know unless you ask, and the worst they can say is no.</p>
<p>I’m going through some similar issues it’d be wise to see a therapist.</p>
<p>I already appealed the decision and they said no. It’s unfortunate but I’ll work hard next semester so that I’ll have some good transfer options. Considering my circumstances would it be a good idea to transfer in the first place?</p>