I'm going on my second year in college. I attended a prestigious school with a good reputation however the experience was not fun for me. I didnt really enjoy my freshmen year and I felt alone even though I was involved on campus. I visited my friend at her school and I loved it. I loved the people, the environment, and it just seemed like they really enjoyed it there. So I visited again and again and even stayed while she was in classes and I felt AT HOME. Although only knowing five people there I didnt feel lonely. I was comfortable.
Now I'm considering transferring. I've already been accepted, but I dont know if I should go. The second school does not have as good of a reputation as the school I attend does. When I tell people where I go they are impressed and that makes me feel good...but is that enough? My parents tell me they dont care where I go as long as I am in school, but I kind of feel like I'm letting them down.
2007-07-22 12:33:00 · 3 answers · asked by w2006 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I would like to continue going to the school I go to because of the connections I will have and the prestige. But inside I really want to go to the second school because I think I will be happier there and will really enjoy myself.
What would you do in this situation? Please be serious. Thanks.
2007-07-22 12:34:22 · update #1
That is a tough one. My big concern for you if you transfer is that it could look like you couldn't cut it at the more prestigious school. If you had never gone there, and had started college at the lesser school, this wouldn't have been a concern and any grad school looking at you later on would be able to think that had you thought to go to the better school, you might have done well there, but once you leave...
The only thing that might save you is if you did extremely well at the more prestigious school. If you leave after getting straight A's, the assumption would be that it was for personal, not academic reasons.
The other thing to think about, and about which I can't advise you since I don't know what the schools are, is how much worse the second school's reputation actually is. If you are talking about leaving an Ivy for Podunk State U., then no, even if it feels good, you shouldn't do it. If the difference is only slight, then you might do well. The other possibility is that at a slightly less prestigious school, you may have more opportunities to really stand out. If you transfer, don't just slide into oblivion; know that what will make it worthwhile for you is being deeply involved in every possible academic and leadership opportunity.
I'm a faculty member, and many of my colleagues love transfer students like you, because we know that you really want to be at our university and you have the motivation to really develop into a major leader.
2007-07-22 12:46:21 · answer #1 · answered by neniaf 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you don't mind, can you tell us which schools they are?
in my opinion, prestige is nice and all... but if you aren't happy then your grades might reflect that. and if you plan on going to grad school, you can find another prestgious institution that you will like. but as for now, you don't want to spend your college experience HATING it. it just isn't worth it. and where you attend college isn't letting your parents down - it's doing what makes you happy, which is what every parent truly wants for their kids.
i would pick happiness over reputation any day.
2007-07-22 19:39:59 · answer #2 · answered by Tracey O 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's not where u go to get your education, it's what you do with it.
ex. colin powell
former secretary of state
graduate from city college of new york, B.A.
2007-07-22 19:41:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋