<p>I am currently a freshman at University of New Hampshire and am thinking about transferring next year. I am happy with my academics, but not very happy socially here. Last semester I was in a built up triple and my other two roommates 'clicked' and they disliked for a reason I do not know of. I switched rooms this semester and am now rooming with someone who goes home every weekend, is very quiet and doesn't know anyone else in our building. I am on the quieter side but am very willing to make friends and introduce myself to new people.
Socially, UNH is not what I expected it to be, I have not found anyone who I have really 'clicked' with and everyone still seems socially stuck in high school. Also there is not much to do on the weekends here expect go out at nights. However, I'm worried that if I cannot make good friends at my current school, I might not be able to make friends anywhere.Is it a bad idea to transfer for social reasons? I have tried joining clubs but none have been what I expected them to be. </p>
<p>I am looking into James Madison University, as it seems to have similar academics to UNH and I feel like I might fit in better there. Im also looking into Drexel and Boston University. Just looking for others opinions on my situation...I don't want to make the wrong decision. </p>
<p>Are you instate for UNH? If not, what is your home state?</p>
<p>Will your parents pay for you to go to another school where aid or merit isn’t likely for a transfer student? What are they saying about how much they’ll pay? </p>
<p>Last semester I joined the outing club and knitting club, but both were not what I expected and I am planning on going to another meeting for a new club this week to try and get more involved.</p>
<p>I am from Connecticut, I have talked to my parents and they said they are willing to pay basically as much as they are paying for me to go to my current school, where I have gotten financial aid and am paying some loans. If I do apply and get into schools for transferring and do not get much financial aid or merit, I will reconsider.</p>
<p>what’s your major? would you consider a smaller school? transfers don’t usually get much merit, altho there are schools which are exceptions to that rule.</p>
<p>I am undeclared, but am planning on going into business. I would consider a smaller school but I think would like either a medium or large school. </p>
<p>That is totally fine for you to transfer because of social reasons. I went to Utah state university that was filled with mormons, and couldn’t fine anyone that i can connect with. I just found people that were stuck in high school, or the ones that thought they were mature as a 30 year old. So I couldn’t connect with anyone, not even with people in my departments major. Seemed like no one wanted anything to do with each other. So, I left and couldn’t be happier with my choice. </p>
<p>Drexel and BU will both be about $20k more per year than UNH. That would be a tough pill for me to swallow as the parent of 2 college aged children. What about UConn? I don’t know a lot about Drexel, but I know BU is quite stingy with merit aid.</p>
<p>I would agree with the poster who suggested getting involved in clubs, activities, club sports, maybe a sorority/frat (they are not all stereotypical these days) that interest you on campus before making the decision to transfer. If you go to another school you will likely also have to put yourself out there with clubs etc. to make friends as many freshmen have already found a set of friends. And I agree that price differentials should be considered as well. </p>
<p>Sometimes transferring is the right option, but not always. Just consider your options wisely and if you make a change, try to be sure it will be a change for the better.</p>