<p>Here's my situation....</p>
<p>I am a freshmen at Humboldt State, and maybe it's part homesick/part not really liking my roomate situation, but my plan is to after this one year here transfer back home to So Lake Tahoe, attend community college, and then go to Davis....</p>
<p>My question is though what are the major differences between Davis and Humboldt, besides being one a university and one a state college? I think that another reason I want to do this is because, honestly, as much as I've been having a pretty good time here at Humboldt, its not really the kind of environment I dig. Not only is it raining alot or foggy and dreary, the kind of the people in the area are a little too laid back for my purposes and in my opinion, if you don't really like the area you're going to school in then why stick around for JUST the school? I see nothing in that.
I feel like this environment at Humboldt for ME is not conducive to my learning much....even though yes, its really up to me to do that myself.</p>
<p>Davis is closer to home, I know a bit of what to expect from the weather...</p>
<p>I've also heard Davis is boring but come ON, its located RIGHT next to Sacramento for crying out loud! I'M living in the sticks!</p>
<p>Can some people just voice their opinions on the situation and give me a little info on Davis?</p>
<p>Has anyone done a similar thing or know of someone who has?
(eg; transferringn back home to a community college after freshman
year of college)</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Many people do what you do (go to a state school first then go to community college then UC)</p>
<p>Without going into much detail, UC Davis will be insurmountably better than Humbolt in basically every way. Go for it. Davis is actually a great school.</p>
<p>I went to Davis (albeit years ago). Son went to Humboldt. We both had lots of opportunities that opened doors for us while we were there and after we graduated. Son was working with some UC grads last winter and the practical experiences and academics he had were above what the UC kids had. At the smaller school he found areas in which to excel and the faculty were more than willing to accommodate him with opportunities. Even colleges which are not “insurmountably better” can be great places to attend if the students investigate what they have to offer. As for the weather, well, can’t do much about that.</p>
<p>I don’t know anything about Homboldt, so I won’t be able to compare. However, I just visited UC Davis a few weeks ago and loved it. UC Davis has its own bowling alley, rock climbing wall, great food, nice living areas, a relaxed yet studious environment, really really nice people that love their school, a new, surprisingly impressive basketball court, and it’s not boring. I have lots of friends that go there and they all love it. </p>
<p>Additionally, here on College Conf., everyone that I’ve spoken to that goes there or has been seems to regard it very fondly. I’ve only heard good things about Davis. I’ll probably either be there or UCB in the fall. </p>
<p>Also, yeah, I know many kids that go to a school their freshman year, go back to a CCC, and then transfer wherever. Community college students also receive priority admission when they apply. I wish you the best and hope you get into Davis!</p>