<p>Got a question. After finally getting accepted at a University in the US (my dream since I was seven- I'm from Puerto Rico). Now that the moment arrives, I've been depressed and sad this past few days. I havent been truly excited to go. Which I find completely odd. I am actually thinking of studying here, just in a different school. If you would have told me that, a few months ago, I would've told you a loud: HECK NO!. But now, it doesn't seem awful. Actually, ever since I started considering staying in PR and transferring somewhere else, I've been happier and relax. I just want to know if this is a normal feeling? Do those that get accepted, the weeks b4 going to that new school, is it that intense? Do u feel depressed? Do you get anxious but in a bad way? My thing is, I always, always wanted this. Shouldn't I feel excited?? I hate that the people around me are more excited than I am. Sorry for the rambling. I hope you guys can give me some insight here :) Thanks in advance!</p>
<p>You’re talking about a major, major lifestyle change, so I’d say you were crazy if you had no misgivings at all. It’s perfectly normal to second-guess yourself, but think long and hard about what you want out of your new school and what transferring will allow you to accomplish (or not as the case may be). Also, remember why you decided to transfer and examine your motives. </p>
<p>As pedantic as it sounds, make a pros and cons list (of course giving proportional weight to the more important items on the list). At the very least, talk it out with the people who know you best and they’ll be able to give some objective help.</p>
<p>My .02: go for it! You have nothing to lose (or so I would assume). Transferring is an adventure and you never know what’s on the other side. You’ll meet great new people wherever you go (and as long as you have a positive attitude/intention). Chances are your intuition guided you to transfer, so there must be something inside you that wants to leave.</p>
<p>Transferring from Puerto Rico to the US is certainly a bigger transition than just transferring from one college in the US to another (I’m in this latter category), but any kind of transfer is a big transition nonetheless.</p>
<p>I’m transferring out of purely academic reasons (I just want to go to a better school), but it means I’m going to be leaving a few really good friends behind. It’s the thought of leaving them behind that makes me feel a little sad about the decision, but I know that sometimes it’s just time to move on to bigger and better things. I believe once I arrive in January and make new friends in the dorms there, everything will be just dandy (and even better than things are now!).</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice :). My main issue with the whole transferring is that I did not feel an ounce of excitement whatsoever. I cried for days. I felt depressed and trapped. I did as advised and I came to the conclusion that I’m going to stay in PR but transfer to another school here. My #1 reason for denying Emory is money. I plan to go to Law School and I know I have to take a large amount of loans. I do not want to graduate law school, with 20,000 dollars (for 2 years and half of Emory) more than what my debt is supposed to be. I wanted to transfer because I always saw PR as something that always dragged me down. However, I was so stubborn in my wish to study in the US (which I still want to do, dream school being Yale Law School) that I never actually researched the schools here. The one I plan to transfer to is part of the University of Puerto Rico system. They have grt classes and an internship at Congress that its only for Puerto Rican students. Although the facilities are not as superb as Emory’s, that alone cannot be a sufficient reason for me to get into a more bigger debt. The school I want to transfer to is considered the top university in PR (basically PR’s Ivy) and its much much much cheaper. No loans whatsoever. The Congress internship won me over. I know a couple of students who been there and they loved it. One of them is even working for the Congressman he did the internship for. Seeing as my ultimate goal is to become a congresswoman, or work at the UN, I feel the internship will provide me with an amazing opportunity Still thanks for the help I was feeling lost for a moment and for somebody who is a control freak and a planner, I reallyyy didn’t like the feeling.</p>
<p>its not that big of a deal. You get into the best school you can no matter where it is, and if you miss your family or whatever, then move back when you graduate. College is temporary, but it is vital for your survival in a competitive US job market. Don’t look at college as a complete and drastic change in your life. College does not change you. You change naturally going to college. PR will still be there when you graduate. And if you hate the idea of leaving, well your not alone. Millions of people have to sacrifice their happiness for a better future.</p>
Still thanks for the help