I’m thinking of transferring from a large university into a medium sized liberal arts college, with both a strong art program and strong psychology program. I really, really would prefer to live off campus or at the very least have a single in a quiet dorm - due to mental health reasons. I would (probably) be going in as a sophomore, though I’m not sure due to how credits will transfer…
So far, I’m looking at Macalester because it’s relatively close, has good academics and the surrounding area is awesome. but I’m not sure about the social scene. I’m worried that I won’t really find a group or people that I will fit in with? Although I feel this applies to many of the colleges I’ve come across (Vassar, Oberlin, Wesleyan, St. Lawrence).
When I first visited colleges, I also experienced this aspect of not fitting in. And at my last college, everyone seemed to have a spot very easily. Am I focusing too much on this and will it just happen with time? Everyone says you’ll know the right college when you see it, and I worry it will never happen! How do I find a place I feel I can “belong” that will still fit what I’m looking for?
I’m really stressing about this (if it’s not obvious!) and any advice (either with social aspects or college ideas) would be helpful!