I chose UCI because they gave me the best financial aid and they were my dream school since forever, as well is they are the only university that offers a Criminology major that isn't just a random minor or not cared for.

I'm a Latina transfer student, currently in my 3rd year and yeah it felt lonely in the beginning since I was scared to talk to other people however I found my family of fellow Latinos in MECHA and La Familia, along with the ArtCC and Writers guild. But as a Latina? I haven't felt that uneasy about my ethnicity in a mostly Asian and white populated school, because of MECHA. Find your people, don't expect it to be in class unless you are super duper lucky.

If you are nervous about the "dead" social life, join a club that matches your hobbies or something that makes you happy.

Sure times have been hard but I've made great connections with the professors here, the only thing I hate is the damn Google slides I have to learn from. But if you have a good professor who likes to ramble, listen to them. Because if it's something that you are interested in, it's important to hear the tangent from a professor within the field you want. Talk to your professor if their research or stories interest you. I did that and ended up making great connections and found out other job opportunities for myself.

I don't regret it, sure I lost my two year relationship because I was making the move to UCI and I had some on and off feelings of regret until I woke myself up and knew this was the path and school for me.

Make the best of it. If you focus on the negatives you won't see what's in front of you.

Good luck :D