<p>I'm not happy at my current school. I don't have any close friends, and my university is very research-oriented. Before I went to school, I thought I would enjoy an urban campus, but now I feel like I would prefer a more traditional campus setting. I also think I would prefer a liberal arts school, rather than such a huge research university.</p>
<p>There are a lot of schools I would prefer (ones in warmer climates, for instance), but the schools I prefer aren't necessary the ones I can afford. I also have already settled in here--I have an apartment, a job, etc.--and I'm not sure if it's worth even trying to transfer, or if I should just stick it out for the lsat 2.5 years at my school.</p>
<p>Transferring itself seems daunting--it looks like a lot of different requirements--letters of recommendation, transcripts, etc. </p>
<p>I'm also worried about money. The college I attend is already too expensive for me, and I already have loans. A lot of the schools I feel I may be happier at are more expensive than the school I attend now. I feel like I can't find a school that is affordable and also has the attributes I want in a college.</p>
<p>I had a terrible guidance counselor in high school, and I'm a first-generation student, so I feel I lacked the guidance to make a better choice for where to attend my freshman year, and now I'm suffering the consequences.</p>
<p>Does anyone have any advice for me? I'm really not happy, but I feel like I'm stuck here. Is there anywhere I can go or someone I can talk to about the transfer process? Anyone have any advice for me, or have stories about transferring themselves?</p>