I had a pretty similar experience during my first year at Harvard. I was absolutely miserable and isolated for a time. I wanted to transfer as well. So I understand what you are feeling, but I am going to tell you not to transfer. First year is soooo hard, but it does get better.

Next year, you'll be out of the yard and into your house. It sounds like the incessant first year dorm drama is a pretty big factor in you being unhappy. House life is a vast improvement. You won't be with all freshman anymore and that really helps to cut down on the drama.

One more piece of advice...be more careful about what classes you take. No more semesters with 17 papers! It can be avoided. During shopping period, really look at what the syllabus says is required. I refused to take any classes that required more than two papers or four total graded elements. Especially try to avoid classes with weekly response papers - totally worthless exercises that suck your time.

Last thing, have you considered playing rugby? It's a great group of women and it's a fabulous way to work out some stress.

I'm not sure where you live, but where I live, the law specifically states that a person cannot be cited for DUI for being intoxicated on a bicycle. Section 61-8-401(3)(b), Montana Code Annotated says that for the purposes of the DUI statute, a bicycle is not a vehicle.

You could probably be cited for intoxicated pedestrian in the roadway, but that's a pretty minimal offense that just carries a small fine. If you hit a pedestrian on your bike while intoxicated, you could be charged with negligent or criminal endangerment which could have some pretty serious consequences.