Transferring back to my old school???

My freshmen year I went away to college halfway across the country, and I absolutely loved the school and the city I was in. My freshman year was a bit harder than I anticipated- with a combination of having a hard time meeting people and also my grandmother passing away, which caused me a lot of emotional stress. Because of this, I chose to transfer to a school closer to home, where I already had a close friend from high school going here. The problem is, since I’ve arrived on campus, I have really hated it here.I find myself comparing everything to my old school, which I know isn’t good, but I think its indicating to me that I made the wrong choice. my former school had a great urban studies program which is what I want to go into, and this school doesn’t even have that major. I know this is something I should have considered before transferring, but I guess I didn’t realize how different the two majors really are. The entire campus vibe and a lot of the people here just don’t feel like my cup of tea.

with all that being said, I guess I just want to know if its feasible to transfer back to my old university? I know that for me to reenroll there, it’s a fairly easy process. so that’s not my concern. I’m also worried about my parents, because they really wanted to make sure that I wanted to transfer before doing so, and I reassured them that this is where I want to be… but I think I made a rash decision, and am regretting it. They are helping me pay for school so what they think is really important, but I’m worried they won’t think its a smart idea, which I can’t blame them for feeling. Ultimately, I just know I would be much happier at my old college, but is it better to just stick it out here and not make things even more complicated?

Also, I realize it’s early in the semester, but I want to get ahead of this if it’s something I decide to pursue, and I feel like I already know what I need to form an overall opinion of this school.

thanks!!

Lots of people transfer back. Give this new place a bit more time. Keep your grades up. Contact your original college, and verify application dates for second semester and for next fall. The see how things go where you are. If you still are thinking you’d like to leave, and you see that application date looming, file the paperwork.

Start by talking to your parents. Is it a big deal to transfer? No. College is big business. They will gladly take your money. The personal part is yours - it sounds like your only real hurdle is worrying that your parents will be ok with this.