I am currently a sophmore, at 1st I loved my school and met tons of ppl, but towards the end of the first semester I realized that the newness wore off. I made a few good friends but about half of them left. Transferring had always been in the back of my mind, but after I came back from summer I got pretty depressed. When I seriously looked in to transferring, I began to feel better. Soon, I wasn't depressed and I started enjoying myself more and I began meeting some more ppl. I applied and got accepted into a college that is in a more urban area with tons to do and more diversity which has amazing program in my major.
But now, I am having doubts maybe I could do more to enjoy myself here. There is a reasonably strong program here for what I want it and this is my 1st time living in such a rural area. Am I just getting cold feet b/c my new school's gonna be harder and a big change or is it possible that my decision was a little premature and emotionally driven?
2006-10-18 14:39:07 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
You go to college for the academics but as anyone knows if you have no one to enjoy things with it's hard to be happy despite the education.
2006-10-18 14:53:02 · update #1
well I'm doing the same thing right now, I got into one of the best universities in the nation for what I want to study, but that's all that goes on is studying. This is the start of my second year and I'm transferring in the spring back in state to actually a more rural college, but I'm downtown in one of the largest cities in the nation now and it's just not for me. Every time I go home for a break I'm happier and really don't want to go back, and I had always liked school before. My advice is if you're unhappy then transfer, I made excuses for half a year before I finally did and I know it's the right decision for me. I've decided that not having fun for 4 or 5 years of my life in order to have a slightly higher paycheck is not worth it, but that's my decision. Anybody who says "just stick it out" or "it'll pay off in the long run" isn't in your situation and probably doesn't have yor best interest at heart anyways
2006-10-18 14:46:41 · answer #1 · answered by suprasteve 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You sound like an amazing young woman and I am sure you will do well at either school. In my experience, by the beginning of the junior year it is time to take a look at employment opportunities with a degree from different schools. Weighting which will be more marketable, which is better for networking, now and in the future, will I have a higher GPA at one than the other and how important is that?If you stay where you are now, the other university may be a candidate for grad school? Wow, makes me glad my decision making days are over ... LOL
2006-10-18 14:52:23 · answer #2 · answered by lollipop 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm confused, are you going to college for the people or your major? That is what you should be looking at if you want to change colleges. I suggest you take some time to really consider why you chose the school you are in now, has anything changed there? Are you getting a good education for your major?
2006-10-18 14:48:23 · answer #3 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you think you can be happy there, and the program is better, I'd stay. If you are unsure...or the program is not as good as your alternative, I'd transfer.
2006-10-18 14:47:08 · answer #4 · answered by ezgoin92 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Give it another semester---it sounds like you are doubting your earlier decision. You can always transfer.
2006-10-18 14:46:36 · answer #5 · answered by MUD 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would definitely switch
2006-10-18 14:40:49 · answer #6 · answered by Claire 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah
2006-10-18 14:41:35 · answer #7 · answered by 123456789 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
seek God first, and pray about it.
2006-10-18 14:41:00 · answer #8 · answered by CeKaye L 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋