I just finished my second year at a university and im thinking about transfering to the east coast...being a cali girl with no family in the east my friends and family think i'd be a fish out of water...i know that alot of people do it but is it that hard?
2007-07-14 13:13:56 · 5 answers · asked by candylicious 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
well since you asked I was thinking mainly of New York or Washington D.C
2007-07-14 13:28:20 · update #1
There are some reasons why it would be hard--if you have finished your second year, that most likely means you might have 60 credits. Since you cannot transfer for another semester (unless you already have an acceptance at this point), you'll be making more credits. Many schools won't let you graduate with less than 60 credits earned at their school. So you might lengthen your time in college.
The transition could be a little hard--you'd have to get used to the weather. Finding an apartment (if that applies to your situation) may be a very hard thing to do--you may not get a dorm for your first semester to the new school in some cases. Then you'd have to make arrangements. Also, you'd be far away from your family, and you cannot just travel back home once a month to go see them. Many people have already made their friends. You can obviously get ones at the new school, however.
2007-07-14 14:19:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are lots of Cali people in NYC and DC! I grew up on the east coast and some of my best friends are from LA. I agree with the first poster - except for the colder winters, it won't be so much different from the west coast. All you really need to do is find a group at the school you're going to that shares your interests. What kind of crowd do you hang with now? Artsy? Nerdy? You'll find that here. Moving is always hard, and at first the distance might make you homesick, but there's more than enough to do in NYC or DC for you to get over that as long as you're willing to explore and try new things. Good luck!
2007-07-14 14:16:13 · answer #2 · answered by noble_savage 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is an entirely different culture out there. But so what, you are an adult. You know there will be differences. Take this chance to meet different people and get a good education. If you don't like the winters, so what, it will only be for a couple of years.
I think it may have been hard when you were in high school since many kids did not understand differences. However going to college you won't be the only student who is not from that area. I think it would be a great opportunity.
2007-07-14 14:53:40 · answer #3 · answered by Patti C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I am from the east coast, but the school I want to attend is in Va. I am from Florida so it's like oh yeah I am from the east coast but even so I would be in a different state! Different people! But the best thing is experience. You get to learn about everything, instead of being so sheltered. Go for it girl!
2007-07-14 13:22:42 · answer #4 · answered by nativebeauty22 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"East coast" is pretty broad, please add a few details as to the area you want. The south and Florida are very different from places in Boston.
If you do go to school in New England, it shouldn't be too different from your university now, except for the cold winters. You may find New Englanders cold at first, but they'll warm up to you as they get to know you.
2007-07-14 13:22:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋