Should I transfer colleges?

Question

Ok, so I go to a Big Ten, very well known university. It's one of the best in the nation. The thing is, I absolutely hate this college. Not because of the workload or anything, I just hate it. All the students are rich snobs, the professors are stuck up and it's costing me a lot of money. I want to transfer to a private college in my home town because it's a small university and I won't feel like a number. I also want to major in social work but my current college doesn't offer that major. If I transfer to the private, not well known college my tuition would be covered. Should I transfer from a prestigious college to a private small college? I'm afraid I'll regret it if I do it, but I hate it here and I really want to major in social work. I'm not sure what to do.

Answer 1

Go ahead and transfer. Don't waste 4 years somewhere you hate to get a degree you won't use just because it looks good on your resume.

Answer 2

How long have you been at your school? I would recommend staying there a full year before you make any decisions. Sure, look into what you need to do to transfer, but don't do anything final. When I first started undergrad, I hated it as well, but now, after graduating, I am so glad that I stayed there. I got to do a lot of awesome things that I would not have been able to do elsewhere. I think part of why I hated it so much is that I was disappointed that it wasn't what I thought college should be (I had my share of rich bunnies and full of themselves professors) that I failed to give it a chance to be able to see what was good about it.

If you still hate it, I would recommend transferring. Being miserable is not worth any name that you can put on some future resume. Especially, if what you want to do is social work (you might change your mind when you get into it, so I would make sure that the school you transfer to has other options), then the big name will not make much of a difference. I would just make sure that the school that you want to go to has a fairly good reputation for when you go out in the working world or if you ever decide to go onto grad school.

Answer 3

It is so normal to feel alone your first semester at college! My first semester I called my mom and my friends from home every single day. If you are having some days where you love it, I would say it is worth sticking it out until the end of the year. It will probably get better as you make more friends and begin to feel more comfortable. Transferring might make things worse because you will have to start all over meeting new people and getting settled. As long as you're at a good school and you are doing well academically, I think you should stay. Reevaluate your feelings and your options at the end of the school year.

Answer 4

If you have sufficient financial back up/ support, then follow your dreams. Transfer to the another college of your choice where they offer the course of your priority. Remember that you are in the most crucial point in your life where you decide what you'll be doing for the remaining of your life. So, don't do something you'll ever regret.

You should however not only consider what you want. Sometimes there are other things you need to consider. Like the school's reputation in the market. Quality of instruction etc. These are external factors other than your personal choice that affects your decision somehow. Also, remember that in getting a job, often times, employers are picky in terms of the school of origin. They associate quality of their employees to the school they are coming from. This is just a single scenario you need to ponder on. Try to think as vast as possible about the possible factors and effects of your decision before you come up with a final decision.

cheers.

i hope i was able to help you. the choice is your to make dude.

Answer 5

I would say that unless you are planning on going for a job where the name recognition of your current school is what will win you the position, then transfer. However since your current school doesn't even offer your major, then it sounds like your choice is already half made for you.

Being a transfer myself when I was in college, just be prepared for the new challenges. I remember there being quite a social challenge as a transfer the first year. A lot of people really bond their freshman year, and sometimes its hard being the outsider.

Answer 6

That's a question that only you can answer, but here are some things to think about. What do you want to do with your life? If you want to be a social worker, and your current school doesn't offer that option, is it wise to spend time and money studying something you do not enjoy? Your job will be your second home - you have to pick it wisely. What is more important to you - to have a diploma from a top university or to enjoy your college years?

You only have one life to live. Sometimes you won't have an option to do what you like doing - that's the harsh reality; but, when you do have an opportunity to do so, you should seize it.

Answer 7

Where you go for undergraduate doesn't matter. I go to a small (1,700 students) school and I love it. The personal attention is something you can never get at a big school. Since your want social work I assume you are going to grad school. That choice matters a little bit more. Prestigious grad schools OFTEN take people from small private schools.
If you are at a school you like you will do better and therefore get into a better grad school or have a better resume'. Beside should grad school be in your future the money you save on undergraduate can go towards that (or a nice car!).
My small school sends MANY people to excellent grad schools and jobs. Undergraduate doesn't matter.

Answer 8

Sorry don't have time to read your whole question, but personally, I think you should transfer to a college that makes you most comfortable. Better yet, perhaps, transfer to a community college and receive your AA degree transfer to a university of your choice. Either way you look at it buddy, its all your choice.