Tips on a smooth transfer?

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<p>Hello! I apologize for length, please bear with me!</p>

<p>I know this should probably be in the transfer sections, but this thread is mostly concerned on adjusting to a new college life.</p>

<p>I go to a private school right now. I'm <strong>most likely</strong> transferring at the end of this semester due to a few reasons, the biggest is that they don't have the academic program i decided to major in. Other reasons are that its just a small campus, not a lot of people, and worst of all, everyone at my school is extremely cliquey, so if you don't fit right in with a clique, sucks for you. And as introvert as i am at first, i feel like i need something bigger. </p>

<p>I'll most likely be making the move to THE Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. It's one of 2 schools in the state that offer a curriculum in meteorology. It's obviously gonna be a big jump, so i was seeking some advice and answers.</p>

<p>First, the distance from home is going to be so great (about 4 hours) that it will be impossible to come home often at all (like i do now). Any tips on adjusting to life AWAY from home? 2 of my closest cousins (one lives nextdoor) will be going to school there as well, so that will probably help a lot, but im sure i will miss HOME a lot. </p>

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<li>The Rooming situation. Right now i live with a high school friend and as much as i wouldn't do that again, its been kinda nice because we have the same sleep schedule, like the same TV shows, etc. I'm REALLY worried about the roommate im gonna get at OU, especially with its reputation of being a party school. My cousin tells me they have an extensive roommate survey to fill out, but im still worried. Also, how do i tell my current roommate that i'm going to transfer?? I'm pretty sure im the only friend he has here, and i know i need to do what is best for me, but at the same time im worried about that. </li>
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<p>Also, my dorm room has a private bathroom (that we share with another room). In my new dorm its most definitely gonna be a floor bathroom. Any tips? </p>

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<li>Any more tips for a successful transfer? </li>
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<p>If you could just answer a couple of the questions i would be extremely greatful! </p>

<p>Thanks to all!</p>

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<p>Not being able to go home as much is going to make it easier to get used to being on your own. Think about it-- if you go home all the time, how are you ever supposed to adjust to being away from home? I love being away from home and was immediately settled in at my college dorm with no apprehension whatsoever and I never got homesick at all, but it is still hard for me to go back and forth between home and college when I go home for the holidays-- every time you go home and back you are jerking yourself around and not letting yourself adjust to being on your own. So I wouldn’t worry about that too much, it sounds like being at OU will do you some good on that front.</p>