Honest Things College Transfers Should Know | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Arts Entertainment

20 Honest College Thoughts For Incoming Transfers

Your admission is valid.

Justine Ramos
Apr 29, 2019
UCLA
363
20 Honest College Thoughts For Incoming Transfers
https://www.pexels.com/photo/group-of-people-sitting-on-white-mat-on-grass-field-745045/

Transfers get a weird rep at universities. Unlike Freshmen, transfers already have a feel of what college is and most transfers already know what their major is and what their plans are after college. But of course, transfers still need the help and support they need.

1. You're going to have major FOMO no matter what.

Giphy

Everybody seems to have their own friend groups. People may have found a club or Org. they really love. And there may be underclassmen in higher org. positions than you. IT'S OK!

2. There's a lot of pressure to maximize your college experience.

Giphy

3. Dorming is fine. Commuting is fine. Getting an apartment is fine.

Giphy

4. Hit the ground running.

Giphy

5. It's ok to wear your school spirit.

Giphy

6. GO to football games. GO to club events. MAKE friends! HAVE FUN.

Giphy

7. Take pride in being a transfer.

UCLA transfer center

8. You may get imposter's syndrome.

Giphy

9. You'll probably have to ask an underclassman for directions.

Giphy

10. Soak in every minute of University life, you only have 2 years of it.

Giphy

11. Don't ever regret transferring.

Giphy

12. You will meet other transfers!

Giphy

13. Don't be afraid to run for Org. positions.

Giphy

14. Do your research on your minor before your first week of school.

Giphy

15. Don't be afraid to start something new at your University.

listen to the cheese it. you can do it.

Giphy

Start a club. Start a non-profit. It's never too late

16. Acknowledge that you have less wiggle room than most students.

accurate depiction of you starting your first year at university

Giphy

17. Your CC GPA and your University GPA may be different and THAT IS OK.

Giphy

18. You may even find that the difference between your CC and your University ain't all that much. 

Giphy

19. You did not take the "easier" route.

Giphy

20. Never stop advocating for Transfers and dispel the myths that you hear!

Giphy

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

5 Things To Do That Are Better Than Writing A Paper

Don't waste your time trying to write that paper when there are so many more interesting things you could be doing.

UCLA
595
computer keyboard
Unsplash

Writing a paper is never fun and is rarely rewarding. The writer's block, the page requirement, be specific, but don’t summarize, make sure you fixed any grammatical errors, did you even use spellcheck? and analyze, analyze, analyze.

Papers can be a major pain. They take up so much time and effort that by the end of the process you hate yourself and you hate the professor for making life so difficult. Questions of your existence start roaming in your mind. Am I even cut out for college if I can’t write a single paper? Am I even capable of taking care of myself if I lack the energy to open my laptop and start typing?

Keep Reading...Show less
writing papers
Relationships

10 Reasons Why Sisters Are The Best

Who could be a better friend than your own sister?

Perryville, MD
409
sisters
Taylor Hooper

I can barely remember back when I was the only child. Most would say it’s because it is extremely difficult to remember things as a toddler but I would say it's because I was bored until my sister came along. My mother always says how important the "sister bond" is and with every year that passes I realize how right she is. Instead of writing a novel about all of the wonderful things there are about having a sister I decided to list a few of them instead.

Keep Reading...Show less
sisters
Student Life

How To Adult

You're gonna make it after all.

Muskingum University
2093
how to adult
Twitter

It is the time of our lives that we are beginning to enter the adult world and most of us, if not all of us, have no idea what we are doing. It's like starting a video game, but skipping the tutorial. We're all just running around aimlessly hoping we accidentally do something right that moves us along the right path. Now that graduation has just happened, or is right around the corner for some of us, it's time to start thinking about how we are going to take care of ourselves once we are on our own.

Keep Reading...Show less
adulting
Lifestyle

7 Signs You're A Starbucks Addict

I'll be the first one to admit I'm addicted to Starbucks.

Regis University
941
drinking coffee
Tumblr

If you’re anything like me, you love a good cup of coffee. My coffee always comes from Starbucks; I refuse to drink it from anywhere else. Over the years, it’s become one of my biggest addictions. So, if you are aware that you’re a Starbucks addict as well, or maybe you need to check to see if you’re an addict, here are seven ways to tell.

Keep Reading...Show less
starbucks
Student Life

6 Ways to Float Through Life

College Edition.

SUNY Binghamton
2452
people in library
Photo by redcharlie on Unsplash

College involves a whirlwind of emotions, whether it’s from the stress of an assignment (or twenty), or from fighting with your roommate. It can be overwhelming at times and it’s important to take a step a back and calmly think things over. Maybe gain some perspective. The following aren’t foolproof tips and may not apply to you, but I was able to find success with them (hope you do too!)

Keep Reading...Show less
college tips

Trending Topics

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments