<p>They wouldn't accept you if they didn't think you could handle it.</p>
<p>Basically every college will use the same books, go over the same material, etc. The curriculum will be the same, however, some colleges will be different in the depth in which they cover their material, and their grading curves. </p>
<p>I don't think that Wisconsin will be too hard for you. I had that thought too, that i'd be one of the last accepted and one of the stupidest there, but it's not like that.</p>
<p>any other thoughts?</p>
<p>I think that you need to make this decision yourself and not listen to one person on this message board about what school will be better than another, as they likely know no more than you and have opinions that are unfounded.</p>
<p>Bringing this thread back...I elected to attend Ohio State this past year due to OOS financial considerations, and I am looking to transfer out for Fall 2007. I applied to Michigan, Wake Forest, and Wisconsin, and was accepted to Wisconsin yesterday. I plan on attending if Michigan and Wake Forest do not work out as expected.</p>
<p>Please tell us what happened to bring you to this decision. I am especially interested because my daughter decided at the last minute to attend OSU instead of Virginia Tech. She plans on studying engineering. I was crushed because I don't feel it is a good match for her. I guess she can always do what you are doing if it doesn't work out--transfer.</p>
<p>hahahahhahahahahah this thread is godly. Badger, everything's going to work out fine and you'll love Wiscy. (if you dont end up at UM or Wake)</p>
<p>Why are you leaving OSU?</p>
<p>There are a few reasons that I have decided to transfer out of OSU for fall 2007.</p>
<p>-LACK OF DIVERSITY. At first, I did not give much thought to the lack of diversity here at OSU, originally thinking that I could make my own experience at this large of a university. Being an out of state Asian, I am appalled and saddened at the overall ignorance of the student body. The university really is quote-unquote 95% white, and the other 5% are international students that do not know how to speak english. My parents were both born in the US, and I consider myself very Americanized and in tune with things. I was very hurt when a fraternity I was rushing told me that the only reason why they were recruiting me was for my diversity, and to get a themed party with the Asian sorority. I promptly got out of it. </p>
<p>Everyone seems to think the same way, nobody really cares about stepping away from the norm. I feel that I would be much more successful, and also have a much better experience, in a more diverse environment with a variety of viewpoints and more student activism (even though I am conservative, I would really like to see this).</p>
<p>-SIZE OF SCHOOL GROWS ON YOU. My reasoning of this may not match up with yours, so please read. When attending OSU, again, I thought I could make my own experience because so many people are here. However, the size of the school really grows on you when you realize that everyone here is from Ohio, wears a baseball cap, is more interested in getting drunk and smoking pot rather than studying (I am the only one who actually works on my floor), and, well, you get my point. The school really does begin to feel big when all that you do is sit in lectures, usually of 300+, throughout your entire first year. No interaction with professors whatsoever. Maybe if the students here actually worked, my experience would be much better.</p>
<p>-Big school means more students slip through cracks. On my living floor alone, 6 students are on academic probation (2.0 GPA or less) and already have accumulated deficiency points. The intro classes here are easy as hell, how the heck can these people be doing so poorly if they were in "OSU's most competitive class ever". I was deferred and then accepted here, really makes me feel like an idiot. 3 students were recently kicked off my floor after the RAs found drugs and a significant amount of alcohol in his room. They partied almost every day of spring quarter after the student's roommate elected to leave school also (he was very studious). The students were loud and obnoxious, and my RA was no help in terms of quieting them down. I woke up multiple times per week because of this.</p>
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<li>There is no in-between student here, you are either an honors student who never goes out or has a social life, or you are a regular student who is here to get drunk and smoke all the time. There is no in-between, and sometimes that fact is hard to swallow. I feel somewhat lost in OSUs major student body. You'd think I'd be able to find people I could relate with, but unfortunately, this is not the case. I have even gotten involved in several activities, but have found it hard to make even casual friendships within those.</li>
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<p>All in all, I feel that I just need to get a fresh start. I am very, very happy with Wisconsin working out, and I am anxiously awaiting decisions from Michigan and Wake Forest.</p>
<p>You sound like a cool guy. I'm like you as well (I assume you meant you're an in between). I'm positive you'll find more like yourself at those other schools.</p>
<p>I'm sorry you had such a bad experience at OSU. I have been concerned for some of the same reasons you stated. I'm disappointed to hear there is not much diversity because that is one of the reasons my d chose OSU over Miami (of Ohio). She felt Miami was "too white and preppy." </p>
<p>I really don't want my daughter to attend OSU but many people who have had good experiences tell me it is what you make it. Maybe your name tells the story--you really wanted to be a Badger all along but finances didn't work out to make that happen. I'm glad you are able to transfer. I hope things work out for you. Good luck!</p>