Help! Which one to choose?

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<p>I don’t suggest worrying about the size of the psychology department. Most college students in the U.S. switch their majors at least twice as they become interested in and aware of more academic subjects. Usually until one is in one’s third year of studies, it’s possible to easily switch majors without having to extend one’s time in college. </p>

<p>If you’re thinking of grad school, I doubt that planning on a psychology graduate major in the U.S. would be a good idea because you’d be learning about psychology from a western perspective, and that knowledge probably wouldn’t be that useful in China unless you were planning on being a research psychologist doing animal research, not working as a clinical or social psychologist. </p>

<p>My perspective comes from having a doctorate in clinical psychology though I don’t practice in that field any more.</p>

<p>When it comes to considerations about undergraduate internships, I am thinking that you may need to return to China to get those as it may be very difficult if not impossible for a foreign student to get U.S. internships. Internships probably wouldn’t be important for you if your plans are to go to graduate school immediately after college. Internships are more important for student who plan to enter the workforce right after college. For psychology majors, there aren’t internships in that field until one is virtually finished with one’s graduate program.</p>

<p>From the info that midatimom posted, I think that you’d probably find it easier to adjust to Guilford due to its being by a city (which, incidentally, probably would be considered very small compared to what you’re probably used to) and being Quaker (known for being friendly and open minded). It is difficult to adjust to a new culture, so it is wise to keep that in mind when considering the differences between the two schools. </p>

<p>Otherwise, go with the cheaper school. </p>

<p>Still, consider whether you’d be able to accomplish the same goal by going to a Chinese university that would allow you to study for a year abroad in the U.S.</p>

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<p>Sorry for this late reply. I’m doing my mid-year exam recently.
I’m in a university that doesn’t offer a chance to go abroad for one year. So if I want to go abroad I need to do it myself. That is the reason I want to go.
Thank you for everyone’s reply.
I have another questions: Can I transfer from this college to another college? What should I do? Study hard? Will the teacher in this college support me?</p>

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<p>There would be no reason for you to transfer from either of these colleges. You would be able to finish your bachelor degree at either college, and apply to graduate programs. Since you are already studying at a university, some of your coursework may transfer, and you may not need to spend four years to finish your bachelor degree.</p>

<p>Each of these schools has offered you a significant amount of aid as an international student. If you tried to transfer to a different college after a year or two, you probably would not receive this level of financial aid.</p>

<p>Both Elizabethtown and Guilford are fine places to study. You can safely choose the less expensive school.</p>

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<p>Honestly, I don’t think that coming to the US for undergrad education can help you get into good grad schools. I’d say that experience is definitely the most valuable thing if you decide to get an undergrad degree from another country, and also you are equally likely to get into any good grad schools coming right out of a Chinese undergrad institution with good preparations.</p>

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<p>Finally, I decide to go to Elizabethtown College.
Thank you all again for helping me.:)</p>

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<p>Thanks for the update!</p>

<p>Wishing you all the best in your studies at Elizabethtown.</p>

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<p>Thanks so much for letting us know and please come back to these boards if you have any more questions.</p>