<p>I'm a high school senior right now, but I've already been accepted to Pitt for Fall 2013. However, it's possible that I may start taking summer classes before the fall term starts at Pitt, which means I would move on-campus. The only thing is, I'm worried that since there aren't as many people that take summer classes (and probably not many freshman at all), that I'll be lonely and I won't have anyone to be with.</p>
<p>I'm really eager to get to college and it'd be nice to get a head start on classes, but I'm not sure if, socially, this would be the best choice. Anyone have any advice/experience with a similar situation? Should I just stay home this summer and wait it out for the fall term?</p>
<p>I transferred schools this year, and took two summer courses to play catch-up on some stuff. I was commuting, but I think you’d be okay. Summer sessions tend to get a weird mix of people. Here, some were extension students (aka trying to get in or just not enrolled at the school), some were incoming freshmen/transfers catching up or getting ahead, some were normal students desperately trying to finish major pre-reqs.</p>
<p>Whatever the case, there were plenty of people around. I knew a couple of incoming freshmen who were staying in the dorms, they had events going on, friends to study with, etc. Some of the guys from my classes were in my Fall classes too, so it was nice to know people.</p>
<p>Also, what’s the worst that could happen? If all you’re worried about is making friends, worst case scenario you’re a bit lonely during the summer and get another chance to make more friends during the fall.</p>
<p>And remember that this isn’t highschool anymore, people are going to be taking different classes, and in different orders. Some will have AP or CC credit when they enter, some might put off a hard or full class for a later semester. You’ll probably find a couple people you share two or three classes with, but it’s not like highschool where all your classes are the same 30 people.</p>
<p>Yeah, I’m probably going to take the summer classes. It’d be better than sitting at home and doing nothing, and I’d get a head start.</p>
<p>I would just make sure you are allowed. I know that my university doesn’t allow it because you have to go through orientation first. You might be able to take summer classes at a CC and transfer them as well. It also might be cheaper to take an online class over the summer instead of paying for the housing and tuition.</p>