I currently attend a University i had no intentions on attending. My father and aunt somewhat forced me into going because they believed that I did really good academically and that I should go away to get the college experience. The current school i attend was never one of my choices which makes being here harder. Im a second semester freshman and I honestly can’t wait until it ends so i can transfer. The only problem is that i haven’t spoken with my father about going to community college and I’m kind of scared to do so. I had told him that i wanted to do community college before but he didn’t see a reason for me to stay home when could go away to get an education. I honestly believe that he wouldn’t understand why i don’t wanna come back but I have to tell him. I feel like I’m doing this to make him proud and not myself. Thats why i want to go to community college so i could reevaluate what i want to do versus staying here and being unhappy.
Apart of my unhappiness comes from not fitting in. Im introverted so I’m pretty quiet and typically to myself. I do speak to people but i haven’t really created any strong friendships yet. Sometimes i do get lonely and wish that there was someone i could talk to but i haven’t quite met that person. A lot of the girls in my dorm are pretty close and can connect with each other simply because a lot of them are from the same area and I’m not. I don’t really care for the party scene and there are times where i feel like i am stuck on this campus and it drives me crazy. We can’t have cars as a freshman and i don’t want to pay for a taxi every time just to get away. Also many people here are inconsiderate. They just walk right in your room without knocking, touch your things and don’t care to be quiet when they see that you are sleeping. My roommate is pretty popular so a lot of the girls on my floor typically bust in my room and talk to her. Im just over it honestly. I can’t wait to go back home.
I do believe that going to community college would be right for me just because I would feel much more comfortable being at home. When home life is satisfying, being at home is great. Home life is satisfying for me, so I want to be home. Im just not too sure what to do. I cried when i came here the first time and was happy to leave for winter break. I cried when I came back from spring semester and I can’t wait until it is over. I just feel like I would be so much happy at home. Should I just transfer at the end of the semester?
I have been in the same situation you were in before. I was at a school hours away from my home and I felt very trapped. I then transferred to a school only one hour away from my home which has made all the difference to me. Is your school close enough that it would be feasible to come home on the weekends? Sometimes just having that time away from school is very helpful. If not then do not stress. I would make an appointment with your counseling center on campus. They can help you not only deal with your feelings but help you make a choice on whether or not transferring is a good idea. Of course, you will have to tell your dad about what you are thinking. I would try to do this ASAP. I know it is scary, but your father only wants what is best for you even if he doesn’t fully understand why.
The only problem I see with you wanting to transfer home is that you will be forever stuck in your home. I love being home. I am an introvert as well and find it tough to be around people 24/7 which is what college life is all about. However, I find it extremely helpful to force myself out of my comfort zone. Yes it is tough, but I feel so accomplished by being able to stay at school.
On community college, I attended community for a semester and while I loved being home I felt that I had no social life. Despite being an introvert, I still enjoy spending quality time with people my own age. The atmosphere at community is that students go to class and go home. There isn’t much socializing and that might make you sadder and want to cocoon further into your home. I think it depends on your wants and needs, but before you make a rash decision you really have to weigh the pros and cons of leaving school. Good luck. If you need any more help don’t hesitate to ask 
I’m going through the exact same thing. I just recently started my second semester of freshman year, and I’m an introvert too who is having difficulty forming genuine, strong friendships. I had a close knit group of friends in high school, but I planned on making myself more open and outgoing in college, but so far it hasn’t worked. I go to my state school, which is pretty big and has a big party reputation. I was a bit of a drinker in high school, but since coming to college, I really don’t have a desire to go to a million frat parties. Believe me, you’re not the only one going through this. I’ve also considered transferring to a community college just so I can live at home, where I’m more comfortable. I only live about 25-30 minutes away from home, so I’ve been going home every weekend. Being introverts isn’t a bad thing, I feel like I’ve always been one. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not like I have absolutely no friends, but I value my time spent alone, where I can think clearly and relax. College isn’t for everyone. I was one of those people who never considered a two year college, I always thought that college and dorming would be the moment of me coming out of my shell and comfort zone, but I realized maybe it’s not. College is an important part of your life, but it’s not all. If you’re more comfortable living at home, and attending a CC then it may work best. I am considering it myself, because I feel I will be more happier, and it will save my parents money on tuition. Just because you find it hard making friends in college, doesn’t mean you’ll never make them! You’re bound to! Good luck with your decision!