<p>So i just started fall 2012, and i really dont like it here. I feel like i dont fit in, and havent really met anyone, and thinking about transfering to UCI to live at home, but I am not sure if this is possible. Has anyone done so? Or should i maybe consider the visiting program to UCI for a quarter, just so i can have a break? Any other suggestions?</p>
<p>You actually could transfer to UCI. UCI is the only UC that doesn’t have a policy on a unit cap for admission. The problem you have now is that you already have 90+ quarter units as a transfer and are getting close to senior standing. At many of the UCs if you’ve accumulated more than 120-135 quarter units / 80-90 semester units of CC and UC credit you automatically become ineligible for transfer admission. UCI has no such policy. If you’re considering transferring anywhere else you might want to consider only part-time enrollment at UCSC or even possibly dropping out for a community college again so that you don’t make yourself ineligible to re-transfer. </p>
<p>I’m curious what do you dislike about UCSC so much? Is it really just not being able to meet people? Because that’s dependent on you and how much you extend yourself. In fact, it’s just my personal opinion but I think that would only worsen if you transfer close to home because you’re going to be commuting and leaving school all the time, where your peers are. The only real difference is that you’ll have your family/friends that you already know, but don’t expect to make more new friends just because you’re in a different place. If that’s your only reason I think it would be a very poor one to transfer. Making the decision to try and transfer again is a VERY risky one as there’s no guarantee that you’ll get readmitted to a UC. Also did you get into UCI the first time? That’s something to consider. Your grades would have to be even higher at your UC. </p>
<p>My advice would be to stick with it and just finish up. You’ve already gone through a very lengthy and demanding process in transferring once and doing it again isn’t a guarantee. Plus I was talking to a peer this week who hated UCSD, where I go, her first quarter and now she’s in her last quarter and she doesn’t want to leave. It’s kind of expected that your first quarter is one of the most harder ones academically and socially because of it’s such a big transition, so consider that your situation is pretty normal and for most people it does get better and they settle in. Do you think you’ll be so miserable at UCSC to the point of not functioning and not being able to do your coursework and get your degree? If so then do it, but you really have to weigh your options wisely. If you drop out of UCSC you may not be able to go back and if you don’t get readmitted into a UC, you’re stuck trying to transfer somewhere else whose requirements would likely differ even more than between UCs. It’s a risky strategy that you should really think about. You may want to do the Intercampus Visitor program before you commit to transfer, I think that’s a decent idea. Although, I think you’d get more of a feel for UCSC this upcoming winter quarter. You have to make a decision quickly though remember many of the UC’s have already started enrollment for winter quarter AND you’re likely to reach senior standing by the end of spring.</p>
<p>Thank you so much! I will be at 120 quarter units by the end of the fall. </p>
<p>I am just having a horrible time fitting in with anyone, i tried joining clubs, applying for campus jobs and internships, and no where I really feel comfortable. I don’t really no why, I feel like I put a lot of effort. My classes are huge, I try talking to people in there, and it’s like I get a dirty look every time I try. </p>
<p>I live off campus too, with a friend from high school. She’s not very helpful with me adjusting to the school. She’s rarely ever around.</p>
<p>I guess in the end my expectations were just way too high.</p>
<p>The other problem is that i really want to study abroad or UCDC and i don’t think I will be able to go if I decide to transfer again.</p>
<p>I’m just a mess.</p>
<p>How I am feeling is starting to affect my school work also…</p>
<p>What exactly don’t you like about UCSC?</p>
<p>We have a program here at UCSD called CAPS (Counseling and Psychiatric Services), I just looked and UCSC has it also. You may want to schedule an appoint with one of the counselors and talk to them. It’s something that I saw during orientation but never really thought until one of my friends went to them. The counselors there are trained to help people with stress and other psychological / social every day issues. My friend was stressing about finals and a relationship she was in this quarter and she said meeting with them helped her a lot. It’s something you might want to consider if you feel completely overwhelmed and it’s affecting your grades. The websites here:
[UC</a> Santa Cruz Student Health Center](<a href=“Counseling & Psychological Services”>Counseling & Psychological Services)</p>
<p>As far as meeting people it can be difficult as a transfer, it is for everyone. This is my first quarter at UCSD and I live off campus by myself so it’s even more of a challenge to meet other students than say if I lived in the dorms and ran into other transfers all the time. It’s probably going to be more difficult now, but I basically participated in every possible meeting / event that I saw during Welcome Week and I met plenty of people. I think the problem you’ll have now is that it’s mid-quarter and people are super focused in on academics. So that kind of blissful, cheerful time at the beginning of the quarter when everyone is super approachable and friendly has kind of gone by now. People have formed their study groups and have their own schedule with work, ECs, clubs that it becomes harder to establish a real connection. That said there’s SO many people if you sit in a separate place in your classes every day and talk to one person each day you’re bound to click with someone. I would say if you can, try and join as many transfer groups as you can. I found it way more easy to approach transfers that had been in the same position as me or were in my position being new to school. I also did things like IM sports, signed up for a transfer seminar class (really good as I met a bunch of new transfers), and joined several orgs. </p>
<p>Anyway, my point is don’t give up. You’re at a school with 20000+ people, there are going to be people out there that you’ll meet and get along with. You just really have to keep trying and extend yourself and eventually you’ll make those connections.</p>
<p>For me, UCSC feels like a bubble. Similar to the ‘orange county bubble’ but a little bit different.
It’s just a place where i really dont feel like I fit in.</p>
<p>I’m not sure I have any advice but I have a friend in a similar situation to yours and he is just deciding to deal with it since his parents aren’t allowing him to transfer again. I really sympathize 
Good luck!</p>
<p>When I read this post, I just remembered my memories about school that I’ve attended first time. I am international student in United States from Turkey. You kind of lucky, because you have no language and culture barrier to fit in. English is my third language and when i was doing some mistake in the classroom, people were bullying tome. For me, it was very hard to make friends in United States. Many people in the college are very materialistic, one night stand guys/girls and people have no ethical values. I am still struggling but I’ve focused to my transfer process to one of the UC (UCB or UCLA). Try to be happy and PLEASE do not let yourself be depressive. You are the MOST PRECIOUS PERSON in the World. Just don’t forget it !</p>
<p>first quarters always the worst…its all uphill from there. just keep your head up. don’t transfer again.</p>
<p>Hi, I transferred to ucsc this fall too and I just wanted to say that I feel the same way too! I have been super depressed ever since I’ve moved here. All I want is to fast forward the next two years so that I can graduate and return home to southeren california so that I can be with my friends and family again.</p>
<p>Ziggy: I have a TAG to UCSC, why do you not like it there?..it’s always helpful to ask current students for insight. . .</p>
<p>Try to stick it out. You are experiencing what a lot of freshman are going through. I know it’s lonely and hard, but you will eventually find a place where you fit in. My DD went through the same thing and was miserable, but she stuck it out and started by volunteering to help a club. Please consider looking into a club that helps someone else. Don’t transfer because eventually you’ll get stuck with more bills and more graduation requirements. You got in, so that means your tough and disciplined. Have faith in yourself!</p>
<p>fall '12 transfer student here. sorry to hear about you not liking it here. have you gone to events with other transfer students? I live in the transfer community and absolutely love it here. If there are any other transfer events next quarter (transfer dinner, academic advising, etc.) definitely try to make it to those! most everyone at the transfer community is super chill for the most part. there’s also a ucsc transfer student group on facebook.
for anyone else interested in transferring to ucsc I say go for it. I turned down Cal for this school and really cannot be happier. it’s so different (in the best way possible) from the los angeles bubble I spent I life in.</p>
<p>@socal I’m transferring there next Fall. Is it really that awesome?</p>
<p>it really is.
do YOU love nature?
do YOU love chill, down to earth people?
do YOU hate being concerned with who’s wearing the newest ‘fresh kicks’ on campus?
do YOU love rain?
do YOU not mind walking everywhere?
then come to ucsc
in all honesty though I love it here. I had a great first quarter (landed a job and an internship, got good grades, was able to have an awesome social life and joined an intramural team). If you can afford it I’d definitely recommend living at the transfer community.</p>
<p>I also don’t smoke, do drugs or drink a lot. I know the ucsc stereotype and yes there are of course people here who fit that but most don’t. If anyone else has any questions please feel free to pm them to me. or post on here, whichever.</p>
<p>I’m glad you’ve said that about the drugs. Every time I tell an adult I am highly considering UCSC they give me that look, like I’m going to be a party animal. I like drinking but I’m not a big fan of weed. It makes me really paranoid when I smoke. Anyways, that wouldn’t stop me UCSC is way too beautiful. Oh and I’m also from southern Cal and I want to live in the transfer dorms… Still weirded out by a lot of things though. Showering and the whole bathroom situation really kind of worry me. I’ll just feel weird about it all at first. That and can I handle living in a small space with the same guy for 8 months? Anyways, I’m pumped.</p>
<p>Me and my cousin are both going to SC so that’s going to make the living situation a lot easier. I won’t have to live with some random dude. Haha @socal all those reasons is why I want to go there. I took a trip up to SC this past weekend and it was awesome! The campus was just perfect. I’m sad that reptar is not enjoying it. What Is your major SoCal? Was the transition from a cc to sc significant? Do you spend a lot of time studying?</p>
<p>■■■■■ ^^^^</p>