Transferring out of UC, into CC, then into UC/CSU/other

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im currently a freshman at uc berkeley. i was declared as a chemical engineering major, but after a semester, i realized it wasn’t for me.

i also committed to uc berkeley for reasons i did not like, and, unsurprisingly, after a semester i have reinforced the conclusion that the school isn’t for me either.

now, i’m undeclared, really lost, and wanting to transfer out of the college.

i have a vague idea of what i want to look into as alternate major: something with design and people. i’ve always had a passion for design in its many forms, such as videography, art, graphic design, animation, etc. and i love people. i like to say i work well with others and i am definitely an extravert. UCB doesn’t have a design program (only design certificates, really).

should i finish 2 years at UCB then try to transfer out as a junior? or should i complete my freshman year at UCB, spend my sophomore year at CC (which also allows me to explore more majors), then try to apply as a junior transfer from there?

anyone know of good majors that fit my description too?

sorry for asking a lot. really anything is appreciated, and thank you for taking the time to read this if you did!

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Is it just that you don’t like UC Berkeley (which is totally understandable - it’s a place you either love or hate) and want to go somewhere else, or is it that you think Berkeley doesn’t have a program that fits what you want to do?

I know people with art degrees from Berkeley who work as graphic designers. I’d have to think there’s a way you could tailor some kind of program at Berkeley that would send you in that direction.

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@simba9 hello there! thanks for responding.

yeah, i don’t like uc berkeley. i committed because of my parents, even though i pleaded with them and offered them a formal list of reasons why it wouldn’t be a good fit. my time thus far has only reinforced that list lol, so im looking to possibly transfer out.

but its interesting to hear about people who graduated to work as graphic designers! that gives me a little bit of hope haha.