<p>Hi guys, I am currently a freshman at NYU and have been accepted for transfer at Claremont McKenna. I am surprised; I really didnt think I was going to get in. With that said</p>
<p>Im just looking for advice or even thoughts. I am slightly hesitant about transferring. Here is why</p>
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<li><p>When I applied for transfer I was in one of the worst moods of my life due to a combination of not so pleasant weather (Im from California), annoyance at, in my opinion, poorly taught and excessively large classes, and just having to come back to school in general. I am undoubtedly in a better mood now, probably because of the weather and also that I finished finals yesterday. But I would still say that I have these same reasons for wanting to transfer</p></li>
<li><p>I dont think the East Asian studies department here is that great, in fact I dont really like it at all from the way they handle non-NYU study abroad to the general unapproachability and awkwardness of the department. </p></li>
<li><p>Big classes = bleh (IMHO)</p></li>
<li><p>I dont know if the lack of campus is right for me. </p></li>
<li><p>Far from home</p></li>
<li><p>Academically quality of all my classes, with the exception of an expository writing class left me feeling shortchanged. (CAS)</p>
<pre><code>- I believe my academic and intellectual experience will just be better t than the one here at NYU.
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<p>BUT, here are the reasons I can think of for staying</p>
<pre><code>- Simply not having to start over. Period.
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<li><p>I dont know how hard it is to get good grades at a lib arts college. Ive got the process down here in a large research university with large classes; I have basically planned out my next semester to get the grades. But if I transfer and end up getting a subpar GPA, Im going to wonder whether it was worth it.</p></li>
<li><p>New York City definitely is its own place. Ive elected to stay in the city for 3 days after testing just to see what the city can offer me without the constant burden of academics. (Im trying to figure out whether the lack of campus is TRULY affecting me)</p></li>
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<p>What do you guys think? I've got plenty more to say but Ive gotten 6 hours of sleep in the last 2 days and am slightly hungover. I'll come back later. Thanks</p>
<p>I think you'll regret if you don't transfer.
I can tell that you really really want to move out but you're kind of lazy? scared? to start over.
Given the reasons you stated up there, you should really transfer. Those things will not change and will not get better (eg. big classes)
And california's a wonderful place to live!!</p>
<p>Congrats on your admission to CMC!!!
I applied to pomona. I hope I get in too :)</p>
<p>Thanks majoringbio,</p>
<p>I'm not really lazy, but yeah pretty scared. Actually, really scared. I need to think about this one.</p>
<p>I've been to CMC many times (I've performed in orchestras in Bridges Auditorium) and I don't think you'll regret it at all. Not only is it one of the most beautiful and cleanest campuses you'll ever go to, but just a few hundred feet off campus is the Claremont Village which is one of the most interesting shopping/eating mini-towns you'll ever find. The cafeterias and dorms in CMC are also AMAZING, for 6 bucks, you get one of the best buffets in Southern California. People there are smart, nice, and the weather is beautiful everyday from February to October. That's to say nothing of the 1st-class education you'll receive.</p>
<p>Seriously, take the transfer. I would choose CMC over NYU in a heartbeat.</p>
<p>^^ i second that.
You HAVE to move out! your heart is telling you</p>
<p>Wow, tough decision. Both are great schools. It sounds like you are not enjoying your academic experience, which is most important. Secondly, you miss California and the weather. Thirdly, I have been to both campuses, both are great, and for different reasons. CMC is certainly smaller but you have the other 4 colleges there to find opportunities not necessarily at CMC. In the end, it is a hard decision, I understand. It took me three weeks to make mine. Eventually I had to go where my heart pulled. </p>
<p>I am currently at a very small liberal arts school. I have loved my academic experience. I am transferring to Vandy next year (due to the lack of math/science/language courses and ec's on campus) and worry that I will miss the tight-nit community and relationships with my professors I have at the College of Santa Fe. The professors here really are incredible.</p>
<p>Is there any possible way you can compromise and just take a leave of absence from NYU? Try CMC for a semester (or maybe two, if your college will let you!) and then be able to come back seamlessly to NYU if you end up preferring NYU? It's a win-win situation, imo. I'm not sure how common this is, but I'm planning on doing that (once I negotiate my aid packet and decide to attend! :)) and I've heard people say that it will be hard since you lose out on the leadership roles, good housing, etc. but at least you can come back at all, you know?</p>
<p>Good luck! Both are fab schools! And it isn't really the research uni v. LAC dynamic that will affect whether your GPA will go down or not; it'll be the college itself. All LACs are different; my current college is great and all, but there is definitely grade inflation. My new college will probably not have any, possibly a little grade deflation, to be honest. I'm expecting a drop in the GPA, but that's due to the change in schools. I'm also going from a LAC to a LAC so I guess that will skew my perspective but oh well XD</p>
<p>maybe you should just make the decision by yourself</p>
<p>Oh I'm not looking for anyone to make my decision for me, just advice. But thanks anyways.</p>
<p>Alright, does anyone think it would be worth asking for deferred enrollment or is this a one time thing...</p>
<p>Bring up my post please.</p>
<p>I doubt NYU will grant you a leave of absence to try out another school. My opinion is go to CMC. It sounds like a better fit for you.</p>