<p>I just got admitted to UVA for fall 2013. </p>
<p>I know their is a huge process to go through as a transfer and adjust to the culture and honestly I'd just love if anyone could offer any advice to UVA as a whole.</p>
<p>Anything you have to offer, it can range from social life to academics to housing. I'm not worried at all and actually extremely excited but their are always more things you can learn. Please don't give me a "UVA is amazing for this..." answer, just the real deal. </p>
<p>It would be nice to hear anything.</p>
<p>I would say to get involved in clubs - there are a bunch of them, with a big fair at the beginning of the semester - it is the easiest way to make friends with people who have something in common with you.</p>
<p>I second the club thing. I also recommend on-grounds housing, there’s planned social events and you’re more likely to get integrated with lots of people that way. I at first felt a bit off since lots of people are friends 1st year onwards, but friendships evolve and the folks I lived with my second year are still some of my closest friends and it was like we went to college together the whole time.
Definitely go to orientation too. </p>
<p>And don’t sideline yourself, ever, simply because you’re a transfer. You’re a Hoo now, and for forever, so welcome to the family :)</p>
<p>I’ll second the clubs and on-Grounds housing bits stated above. If you’re looking to find your own uniqueness at UVA, it’s not difficult to shape the experience into what you want it to be.</p>
<p>However, from a more-academic standpoint, one experience that definitely helped out my transition on-Grounds was taking summer courses. I was able to knock out some requirements while meeting new and current students, which definitely helped me acclimate myself to student life as a whole. Plus, depending on your courses and your course-load, you have a lot of free time to spend - meaning you’re able to explore Grounds and Charlottesville at a time where there aren’t many people.</p>
<p>I’d definitely, definitely recommend doing a Summer Session.</p>
<p>Also - if you have any other questions about transfer life and experiences, let me know. I was in your shoes last year.</p>
<p>Welcome!</p>
<p>im planning on transferring too. I was wondering what is the social scene like for non-greeks? Is it true that pretty much all the parties are fraternity parties? I dont plan on rushing but i still want to have fun</p>
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<p>Thanks for the help, as far as summer sessions go is it difficult to complete the courses?</p>
<p>I may need to take statistics and/or calculus II over the summer. A month or so seems like quite a time crunch to get all of that done.</p>
<p>congrats on getting admitted! if you are female i have a lease for on-grounds housing available. The place is by JPJ basketball arena and the rooms are single so you wouldn’t have a roommate. bedroom and living room fully furnished. email me if you are interested! <a href=“mailto:dac7wh@virginia.edu”>dac7wh@virginia.edu</a></p>
<p>@Ronaldinho: It would depend on what clubs and activities you’re involved in. There are groups outside of Greek life that do have their own party scenes, so there’s that. It really is dependent on what you do - and don’t think that having fun means going to parties, mind you!</p>
<p>@Jmbyrne: It depends on the courses. If you’re taking courses like those, then I would advise you to do only one course, or one at a time. It’s quite a rigorous time slot, but it can be done. However, it may be better to plan out your major with your adviser once you step on grounds, and from there you could probably figure out the best path to your major.</p>
<p>That, and summer orientation should help you get a taste of what UVA’s like.</p>