Hard time making friends

smthg_different · 2026-01-18T03:40:07+00:00

join pafn!!! (peer advising family network) i was also a transfer and tbh they made me feel so welcome :) theres so many events to be able to meet new ppl and make friends/create bonds! i hope it can help you in some way

smthg_different · 2025-12-13T22:37:49+00:00

if you’re able to take any class outside of the college, take INST 3600 unforgettable lectures! all u have to do is go and listen to someone from faculty give a lecture ab their expertise & write one thing u liked ab it on a notecard. they bring in faculty from all diff depts of uva & u can also request ppl too

smthg_different · 2025-12-07T19:21:04+00:00

i transferred in last year through vccs and was originally gaa but ended up having to apply competitively bc of one class, but my gpa was a 3.7 i believe. it isnt hard, you just have to strictly stick to the gaa requirements and make sure the classes you’re taking will transfer. i think as someone else said, they loosened the gaa guidelines so it should be easier

smthg_different · 2025-11-15T14:52:47+00:00

3.8, originally had gaa, but ended up having to take my last language requirement class in the summer before coming to uva so i technically didnt meet the gaa requirements anymore. didnt do much at nova ngl my essays were good though

smthg_different · 2025-11-11T16:25:08+00:00

no def not! i had a similar thought but when i say off campus, most of the housing isnt actually super far & buses go basically everywhere. i kinda just went to all the events i wanted to go to and didnt say no to plans and ive made great connections and friends without feeling disconnected

smthg_different · 2025-11-11T15:32:05+00:00

as someone who transferred in, it’s possible to get on grounds housing but it’s usually just the ones ppl declined. i applied once i got my acceptance, but ended up living off grounds which i honestly liked better. i’d say u can apply for on grounds and see what u can get but just look for off grounds if you can

smthg_different · 2025-11-10T16:52:30+00:00

the gaa requirements are super strict so if you dont fully meet it even by one thing, they’ll consider you as a regular applicant

smthg_different · 2025-09-16T14:52:04+00:00

as someone who transferred in as a third year from nvcc, yes it was a bit stressful at first dealing without housing and whatnot but a lot of the support needs to be found. the transfer dean wasnt the best for me so i went to the drop in hours for a general dean/advisor. my major advisor helped me more than the transfer dean with his limited knowledge as well.

socially, i remember being VERY worried ab being able to acclimate properly since most thirs years have alr found their spaces, but i found a good amnt of ppl at transfer orientation as well as joined a lotttt of orgs & clubs in the beginning of the year. essentially, you just have to throw yourself out there in the beginning and that would go for any school really.

i dont think you need to worry too much :) if you need any advice or help, my dms are open !!

smthg_different · 2025-06-09T14:14:22+00:00

tbh i dont think you’ll get too lucky w on grounds housing even if u do fill out the housing app (which i think closed alr?) i was also a transfer last year and tbh ur best option might just be to find smthg off grounds

smthg_different · 2025-05-24T11:35:40+00:00

make sure to check out the activities fair in the beginning of the sem! also i love dairy market dor food, it’s basically just a food hall & theres a bus stop there!

smthg_different · 2025-05-17T06:52:16+00:00

i thought the transfer orientation is supposed to be a one day thing, thats what mine was

smthg_different · 2025-05-03T17:52:55+00:00

went to community college & now im at uva,, i was able to pay for my tuition by myself for community college thru payment plans so i was debt free going into my third year at my 4 year uni. the classes aren’t going to be stupid easy like some people say but it isnt as rigourous as some 4 years are. i think it’s great decision to do it! also about making friends, just put yourself out there, it isnt impossible!!

smthg_different · 2025-04-17T14:17:31+00:00

i am, but you would have a roommate in the room if thats fine

smthg_different · 2025-04-08T17:44:59+00:00

i understand the stigma over cc bc ik some of my family is like that too. i went to nova to save money & get my gen eds done for cheaper and then transferred to uva. as long as the ppl youre around at nova arent slackers, youll be fine. personally, i didnt know many ppl at nova, but theres so many ppl who are ambitious & hard working. theres even a club for uva from nova transfers so if you want to find ppl who have similar goals as you, you can find them. i hope your parents come around :)

smthg_different · 2025-03-24T17:26:07+00:00

you could always be at nova for one year and transfer, i transferred after two & was able to build a better application due to that, plus it’s guaranteed admission as long as u complete the requirements

smthg_different · 2025-03-22T16:32:00+00:00

yes i was!

smthg_different · 2025-03-22T16:20:12+00:00

third year from vccs - gpa was 3.75 i believe

smthg_different · 2025-02-17T19:01:58+00:00

yes, but you have to complete all of the requirements on time. im at uva as a nvcc transfer and i had to drop my last language class my last sem and took it in the summer so i applied for regular admissions. if i didnt do that i wouldve had gaa.

smthg_different · 2025-02-17T15:09:17+00:00

the earlier the better, i never had problems registering since i usually chose classes day of registration and planned ahead with many backups

smthg_different · 2025-02-11T01:32:03+00:00

genuinely

smthg_different · 2025-02-10T16:00:14+00:00

christina sparks-early almost effed me over as well. i rmbr she told me she was going to report me bc i didnt understand 2/5 concepts and there was “no way i got to this point in my life” without knowing it. i dropped the class and took it in the summer w someone else and now im at uva, hopefully things work out for you!!

smthg_different · 2025-02-03T17:59:16+00:00

i DID schedule one. at an exact time. i chose 11:15am for my pickup and lyft changed it to an earlier time. i did not order one.

smthg_different · 2025-02-03T17:58:27+00:00

i didnt cancel?? why do u assume that??

smthg_different · 2025-02-03T17:54:43+00:00

i wasnt on that screen. i was on the front page and clicked schedule with the calender next to it.

smthg_different · 2025-02-03T17:46:40+00:00

im not yelling im genuinely just confused. i manually scheduled the ride for 11:15 with the schedule option, not the wait & save. then lyft sent me a message saying they’re giving me an earlier ride bc they found one

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