Should I transfer??

Transfer Students
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<p>I'm currently a freshman at Carnegie Mellon and I was very excited to get in initially (it was, I guess, my first choice at the time). However, although my experience here hasn't been that bad, I don't think I like it here. I am disappointed because I haven't found a group of friends and things have not been living up to my expectations. The campus feels too small for me and I would probably prefer going to a bigger school (and a larger city setting; Pittsburgh is run-down and not living up to my expectations). Additionally, I am currently undecided in HSS and I am at a TECH SCHOOL. WHAT AM I DOING. </p>

<p>My roommate is actually really good although it appears that she fits in much better than I do. I haven't really made "friends" (more like acquaintances) outside of some people on my floor and the swim team. While I don't mind alone time (I am an introvert), I would definitely just like to have one or two close friends. Unfortunately, I feel as though I have not clicked with anyone yet. </p>

<p>Perhaps I have set my expectations too high, but I feel like I don't fit in very well here. Although I originally said the school was my first choice, I am afraid that I have tricked myself into believing so because one of my best friends almost came here. </p>

<p>On the other hand, I gave up an extremely good offer from NYU to come here. I have dreamed of living in NYC my whole life, yet out of a gut feeling, I came to CMU. I literally cannot shake the notion of transferring to NYU--I've tried to stop thinking about it, but it repeatedly keeps popping up. I fell in love with NYU on my first visit and love the idea of independence (and of course) living in the Big Apple. I don't mind not having a campus; in fact, the idea of living on the city streets only makes me want to transfer even more. I am a fiercely independent person and like to do things on my own. I like the idea of being thrown into the real world. Additionally, since I am interested in communications/marketing/fashion, I think NYC would definitely give me better opportunities for those kinds of fields. If I were to transfer, I'd probably try for Stern.</p>

<p>That being said, do you believe I should try transferring after freshman year? I would honestly just like some general opinions/help. At the same time, it's only been two weeks...so perhaps my opinions are completely invalid.</p>

<p>Anyway, thanks for reading the rant (sorry for the length). I really would like all the advice/help I can get. </p>

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<p>Hey there! I recently transferred to a new school after my freshman year, and I’ll be honest with you: I hate my new school. As a transfer student, it’s a little harder to make friends, because everyone already has their groups from freshman year. Being a transfer is basically just like being a freshman, except you don’t get as warm of a welcome. No orientation to meet new friends, no time to get to know the campus, and people get less welcoming as they get older, it seems.</p>

<p>That being said, transferring isn’t always a bad idea. I would definitely give Carnegie some time, because you might come to love it. If by the spring semester you’re still unhappy, apply to NYU. It sounds like you’d be able to handle being a transfer, and that NYU is a good fit for you. So if they give you the same awesome offer, you should highly consider transferring!</p>