<p>I’m supposed to be transferring to Tulane in 2 weeks, but I’m getting really cold feet. I have been throughout the whole decision. I spent a lot of the last 2 years *****ing about my old university (University of Delaware), but now I feel that transferring is just maybe not right. My main reasons for wanting to transfer were:</p>
<li> Bitterness b/c my parents made me go to UD. I definitely came in hating the school and without an open mind.</li>
<li> My GPA isn’t great, and I feel like I just really need to start over.</li>
<li> <strong>the best reason</strong> Tulane has a combined BS/MPH program in Public Health which is what I def want to do. At UD I’d be a bio major.<br></li>
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<p>But I’ve been completely freaking out and I’m not sure if I’m just nervous and it’ll turn out fine, or if Tulane really just isn’t right. I finally found out my roommate and she’s a complete partyer (I like to go out, just not nearly to the extent she does) and I feel like I’m just not going to fit in. Also, I’m from PA so New Orleans is quite far away and I’d only go home at Christmas and Summer.</p>
<p>MAIN QUESTION: Is transferring for this academic program going to be worth it in the long run? I know academics should be my main concern, but I’m really shy and don’t deal well with change at all. It’ll take me a few months to adjust. It took me close to a year to feel “at home” at UD. Also, this summer kinda changed UD for me. I now feel like I could stick it out for 2 years (vs the 3 at Tulane for a BS) because I started working in a lab that I really enjoy. Helppppppp!</p>
<p>I'm also transferring universities and have concerns about whether or not I made the right decision to leave my old university. I think second guessing your decision is normal.</p>
<p>Social concerns are certainly valid, as the social atmosphere of an university affects all of its students on a daily basis. While I think the social atmosphere is important to consider, I think it's secondary to academics. An academic degree will stick with you for the rest of your life, and it helps you land a particular job. The actual college experience, on the other hand, usually only lasts for four years. (three more in your case) Even if Tulane doesn't work out as well socially as UD would have, you'll nevertheless have your desired degree upon graduation, whereas you would not have it at UD. There are opportunity costs with every decision. I think the costs of going with a comfortable social environment outweigh that of choosing academics.</p>
<p>Tulane is pretty diverse and draws students from around the nation, so there is a wide range of personalities there and it's not like you're the only one who is going to be from far away. Generally, finding friends at top private universities is relatively easy if you live on campus.</p>
<p>I am going through the same thing, EbolaZaire. My reasons for transfering were a combination of academic and social reasons. Well, now I am finding out that not all of my credits transfered over, so I may have to retake some classes which may result in me not graduating on time, which I would not have run into. Also, while I definately didn't feel like I fit in at my old university, the whoel idea of starting over and meweting new people is somewhat scary.</p>