Is this a wise decision?

Question

I am a sophomore Biochemistry student with a pre-med track..I go to a really good science school but I haven't been happy here ever since I started college. The school is a small school but pretty selective with their admissions...I am from the city the school is in and I know the area, so I don't feel homesick. I just think the school never suited me well and it caters to a certain crowd..but I am thinking of transfering from this school to another but it is a liberal arts college, about the same price..and their academics aren't as tough nor do they have a selective admissions process...Is it wise to leave my school so I can be happy and have a less impressive profile for medical school..or is it best that I stay here, have an impressive profile and be in a bad mood everytime I am here.. I don't want to make the wrong decision..but I want to be happy and wise at the same time.

Answer 1

I think you just answered your own question. If you're not all happy with your current school, then you should go ahead and transfer. What school you go to is doesn't determine everything that will happen in your life...it's what YOU do with it. You will still have to take the med.school examinations as your current school, send in applications, do your interviews with the perspective admissions committees, etc. If you go to do an interview for med school being all disappointed about your current school, it's going to show, which won't work to your advantage. You are also putting yourself into danger of having burnout. Plus, you may have a harder time getting references for medical school if your professors see that you are not happy with the classes. This could put you in a serious bind with getting into a medical school of your choice.

However, the new school may revamp your wanting to become a doctor. Just because you might be going to less rigorous school doesn't mean that your particular program won't be as demanding. However, if you absolutely love the program and develop a very good raport with your instructors, gain addtional outside experience, etc, you'll be MUCH better off in the long run.

Good luck and hope this helps.

Answer 2

Your post raises many questions and you may not like some of my answers, but I am going to be honest with you.

Any transfer is questioned by admission committees. They are not looked upon favorably and you will be asked about it. If you provide an honest response, based on what you have stated here, it will be a mark against you.

I cannot accept your premise that your unhappiness is due to "them". You stated you are from the same city as the college, so where are your friends from before you started college? Having a supportive social circle is an asset in college and if you have not developed one, the problem lies within you, not them. I suggest you talk to a school counselor. Odds are you will be told to join clubs that have an interest similar to yours. If you do, I think you may be surprised to learn that there are others with similar feelings as yours.

In contrast, you are currently attending a school known for its science programs and you feel like an outsider, yet you indicate a desire to transfer to a liberal arts school--what will you have in common with these people? From an objective perspective, this school offers nothing favorable to you. Your assumption that you will be happier there is a "Grass is greener" attitude. I think you really need to sit down and talk with a guidance counselor before reaching any decision.

I hope you talk it out, thoroughly. Good luck.

Answer 3

For an undergrad degree, I think a school where you can be comfortable is probably more important than the school's reputation. Besides, if you get straight As at the liberal arts school, at least in your science classes, that will probably be even more impressive than the tough school where you get only average grades because you have such a bad feeling you can't study effectively.

College isn't JUST for preparation for medical school, you know.

Answer 4

Your mood and surroundings can really affect your health, which in turn can affect your studies. How much you understand and retain may very well depend on your situation being one in which you feel comfortable and relaxed. I know hospital environments (if that's where you plan to work later on) aren't exactly ideal in that regard, and some may say preparation starts now, but I disagree. I say, let the stress come when it must, but where you can alleviate it, do so.

Answer 5

The Xerox shop owners.Person X wanted a plain white paper,so he can buy it from the Xerox shop owner,why should he make xerox copies of the paper he has.

Answer 6

well if you don't like the school, try transfering for a year and see how it goes, if it doenst then go back to your old school.

Answer 7

there is a third choice. find a school you will be happy at that has strong academics.

Answer 8

I think you is making accurate decision because that way you can see what is really going on.simple

Answer 9

i just need poin but i think u should make a chart and evry tim u think of somthing good u put a mark there like if i want water or juice when i think of somthing good for water i put a mark;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;water;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;juice
:::::::::::::::: | | | ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::;: | | | | i guess i would like to drink juice :P