Nontrad Transfer - Social Life
Hello folks,
I was just recently admitted to LSA as a non traditional transfer student. I’m currently 27 years old and have spent the last 8 years in the military.
I know I won’t have a college experience in the traditional sense, but I was curious how others in a similar position as me have found it to make friends. I certainly plan to join clubs and my biggest fear is being stuck in a military/vet population. I’m trying to separate that from my identity and become someone known for their interests/hobbies/goals rather than the military guy.
I will probably opt to live off campus, but I fully intend to go to bars, become involved in campus events and activities, and all of that stuff.
I also would like to eventually get roommates after the first semester so I don’t spiral into becoming the old recluse on the block.
Anyways, if you have been in a similar position I’m open to hearing the positives and negatives of adjusting to being a full time student and building a social life from scratch.
Cheers!