<p>Is anyone not happy at the school they transfered to?
I'm scared that if I get accepted, then I won't be happy, I'll be lonely, that I'll hate my major...I have no idea how I'm going to pay for school, I'm working on the applications now...I thought I needed to transfer to another school, but now I'm not so sure...</p>
<p>These are common worries that tranfers have. While I’m happier at my school I transferred to I do feel disadvantaged from the 4 years students. I didn’t get on campus housing and I feel that made me feel disconnected from campus. At my school there are lots of freshman opportunities, such as study with a professor. I think though if you feel like you’ll be lonely you’ll end up so. I’ve seen students who in order to sheild themselves from this, end up isolating themselves. Campuses will have clubs and organizations that will intrest you, seek them out and join. If you can get on campus housing, take that route as well as you will likely be in areas with other students who are in the same position as you and likely the same worries. If you don’t like your major there will be advisor that can help you find one that will work for you.</p>
<p>I worry about the cost, too. I worry about the debut. Thanks for your reponse.</p>
<p>Obivious costs are a factor to consider. But you won’t know what you’ll recieve from schools until you apply. My dad didn’t want me to apply to USC as it was too expensive (I think it’s a top 50 most expensive schools in the nation), but I ended up getting the most aid from them. Living in LA made it slighty more expensive than the other schools and my current school. But the avg starting salaries from the major I wanted was several thousand higher than the other schools and I was able to show my parents that while it was a bit more it was like an investment. I can spend a thousand or so more at USC per year, but then make it back in no time out of school. Some of the most expensive schools have the largest financial aid programs. Look on places like collegeboard and look at their cost/aid sections and that will give you a good idea of what to expect.</p>
<p>You just need to take all the numbers and see which will be the best. Getting into a school, but it costing several thousand more per year, may put you in a bad spot. Especially if you plan on going to a graduate school, you going to the cheapest school, will allow you to have more money and could land you in the same grad school had you gone to costly school. </p>
<p>Also for the feeling lonely part I remember a theory from Astin (I think/don’t remember) I learnt about in my paraprofessional counseling class of young adults that the involvement you have during your first 6 weeks will determine your level of involvement for the rest of the years. So get involved early, try not to be removed.</p>
<p>These feelings are pretty common. Just remember the reason why you are transferring, and don’t forget that COLLEGE is what YOU make of it. </p>
<p>Honestly, I was thinking about transferring since my first semester as a freshman. But I kept saying to myself, “This doesn’t seem too bad” every mid semester until last spring. I regret not applying sooner. There are going to be other transfers on the same boat as you, and believe me when I say that College years are the best time to go out and make friends. It’s always going to be what you make of it. Colleges always host events, and have clubs; they are a great way to network and meet people. </p>
<p>My advice is to get yourself amped up towards certain schools, and put your heart and soul into their application. Believe me when I say that the worst feeling is when all those feelings of hating your current school surfaces back up right after you pass up the option of transfer. </p>
<p>Give yourself the opportunity. If you’re not feeling the excitement of those congratulatory letters, brochures, visits, etc, by the end of the semester, then reconsider your options.</p>
<p>**Edit: Keep in mind that while I transferred, I have yet to actual start (starting 09/09). But I know a few people who transferred out of my previous school and do not regret it one bit. Making friends will be a bit harder, but I can’t imagine it being too difficult. Transferring is for an upgrade on either education or personal preference/fit. If you’re granted either one of those, I can’t see how you can be sad 
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<p>Also, I agree with Selk, you never know how much aid you’ll receive until you apply.</p>
<p>Well I’m (was) at a Community college, I could go to my state school, but the major there was combinded with Middle Eastern Studies. :(</p>