Everything, from how professors present material, to how tests are given, to computer systems, is different. Even grade values can change. It might be harder to attain a 4.0 at a new school. At some institutions, college students are not used to interacting with faculty and being an active participant in the learning process. Dealing with transfer shock Stress is an inherent part of the transfer process no matter where you've come from and where you're going.
Freshmen get the benefit of an extensive orientation.
Transfers have many of the same adjustment problems that freshmen have, but to ask them to sit in an orientation class would be insulting, notes Weinhaus. Freshmen have an entire semester to fit in and make mistakes. Transfers don't have that luxury. Be prepared to still question your decision to transfer. Transfers tend to be very goal directed.