Hello, I am mainly looking for advice in a relatively uncomfortable situation I have found myself in. Anything would help I'm just trying to identify as many strategies as I can to improve my personal situation. I currently am I second semester Freshman at Penn State - University Park as a engineering pre major intending to study computer science. I chose this school almost entirely because of its reputation in the field of computer science and its notable social scene. Academically, I have done relatively well for an engineering student (for those of you who understand how difficult this is!!) but I have almost no social life and simply put, have grown to hate being here. I have tried to seek involvement in Greek Life and club sports and have been denied both semesters. Despite the academics, I am paying far too much to find no enjoyment here. At the same time, the location is not ideal. There is little to do and I am seemingly in the middle of nowhere. I am out of state and pay around 50k a year to be here. For these reasons I've started to discuss the possibility of leaving. I live in New Jersey so in state tuition at Rutgers is very alluring as is the reputable computer science program, but I had considered Rutgers prior to accepting my offer at Penn State and was less than satisfied by the deteriorating campus. The school however is in good proximity to NYC for internship opportunities which is also alluring. It is on the list of potential schools. If anyone has experience there, can you comment on the Greek Life and or club sports (soccer specifically)? Another option I have is Temple. It is in a prime location close to home for me and in a city where I would be able to seek internship and employment. The reputation of the computer science program is not quite as good but still prominent especially in the Philly area. If anyone can comment on engineering and computer science at Temple, is it good? Temple is also very similar in price to Penn State, maybe a little less, but location may warrant the price. Can anyone comment on the Greek Scene or club sports? Anything would help, these are the 2 things I'd be most inclined to be involved in though. Any opinions would be appreciated. Even other schools I have not mentioned that may be good ideas. I'm not entirely opposed to staying at Penn State but I would definitely like to improve my situation which is becoming progressively more and more difficult. Thanks
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