College isn't always what you expect it to be. In fact, it wasn't what I expected at all. I expected to like it, to make a bunch of friends, and love living on campus. In reality, I hated college, or should I say I hated Brockport. I'm sure I'm not the only one with feelings like these and I know that other girls on my floor felt the same way. I'm the only one who did anything about it.

I'm here to tell you it's okay to not enjoy your college experience that you planned out for yourself in college. And it's 100% okay to enjoy it as well. If you do not though, why bother living miserabley for four years? Do something about it.

It's okay to transfer because you don't like your college and maybe a new one is just what you need. That's what I needed and I love my new college. Most transfer students are graduates from two year colleges, but it doesn't matter if you're not like them. It's okay for you to transfer too.

Don't worry about what people think. For me, people thought I was just doing it to see my boyfriend more. While that is nice, I transferred because I was miserable. No matter what your circumstances are, just do what makes you happy. Do not worry about others.

Personally, college is just an obligation to me, like a job. I enjoy learning, but that's all I really want to get out of college. I don't need the social aspect of college. These feelings led me to commuting, maybe that's the change you need.

Take this decision seriously though. Every freshman goes through problems settling into college. It is up to you to decide if it truly is just you finding your way or if you need to make a change.

In the end, this is a decision that is all about you. What makes you happy, what is the best choice for you, and what seems right to you. I'm so happy I transferred and you could be too. Don't let fear keep you from being happy.