My Academic Advisor

Sweetest lady ever...SO understanding in e-mail and in person. Here is the most recent e-mail she has sent me regarding transferring.

Hi Justine,

Welcome back to CMU. I'm sorry to hear that you're homesick and are
considering transferring, but I do understand that you want to look into
this option. I would love to talk with you about this in person sometime
soon. The process of transferring to another university is one which is not
governed by us at all. You'll need to look into the deadlines for the
schools to which you are going to apply, and then follow their procedures.
I can help you understand those procedures if possible, but really, I'm just
here to help you think through your options, etc. I want what is best for
you, so I won't try to sway you if you think it's in your best interest to
transfer elsewhere.

I'm more than willing to help with anything I can. Please call Janice
Trygar at the front desk to schedule an appointment with me that is
convenient for you. But beware, that I only have mini-appts. Next week and
the end of this week is nuts with freshman orientation activities. If you
need to get in to see me next week, email me a time that will work for you
between the hours of 8:30-12 and 1:30-4:30 and I can fit you in ( I normally
don't do that during the first week of classes, but would be willing to do
that for you).

Take care, and I'll look forward to seeing you soon.

Best,
Emily

Anyway, I will probably not transfer since it will probably mean an extra year or semester in undergrad. but I'm keeping my options open. I still miss home and more often than not I dislike this place. My bed is sweet though. And I am so good at cooking ground beef. Also, that's all.

Best,
Justine