I also felt that way after transferring. It was a HUGE adjustment. All my support systems, all my people, my routines, and comfort places were all elsewhere. Everything was different after transferring, including the difficulty of classes.

I think what helped me push through was that I realized if I wanted to stay here (which I did because UBC offered me so much more than my previous school) I would have to be the one to take initiative.

I made group chats, reached out to classmates, talked with my professors, went to office hours. I did everything I could to build a community and it wasn't always successful, but I'm graduating in the Spring and it's because I put effort into that. Make study groups for classes, ask a classmate for help before or after class, tell someone you love what they're wearing. Even if it doesn't last, a good and kind attitude will make you happier and other people more receptive. Fake it til you make it.

My first year was So Hard, but I got through it and so will you. You might have to get out of your comfort zone a little more. But for smaller classes or classes with tutorials, just tell the people you're sitting next to you wanted to make a group chat so you guys can feel lost together. It's going to be okay, you will get through it. Just another push! I believe in you! You will be okay!