<p>I mean, you make friends and build relationships with professors and faculty, but then decide to transfer and ask these professors to help you with the process of getting out of where you built that relationship. When asking for recommendations, do the professors usually understand or do they visibly feel uneasy about it (in your experience)? I'm just afraid that if I ask one of my professors, he/she might not take the idea of transferring very well. If that's the normal reaction (and I hope it's not and that they understand), I'm surprised as to how recommendation letters are managed to be written -- and good/"glowing" ones at that</p>
<p>Hi Juvenis. I found the process fairly awkward at times. Friends would consistently ask why I was transferring, and I would have to word my answer carefully so as not to say something negative about their university. </p>
<p>When asking for recommendations, you should pick the easy-going professors. My English professor, for example, was delighted for me and didn’t question my decision in the slightest. My honors algebra professor, however, gave me a bitter response in the end when I let him along with the rest of my profs know where I transferred to. </p>
<p>Generally, you will be questioned by the professor you ask the rec for. Of the two I used for recs, one tried to convince me to stay but he seemed satisfied with my answer, and the other asked me why I did not apply to these colleges when I was in high school.</p>
<p>I completely understand your worries. I am planning on transferring my junior year (I am currently a sophomore) and I have already thought about how I will have to encounter some awkward/uncomfortable conversations. With that said I think you just have to know that you are making the decision for yourself. You want to do better and there is nothing wrong with that. Your friends and professors should only want the best for you. Some of the awkward encounters are going to unavoidable but as long as you approach the conversation with ease and good intentions, hopefully it won’t be too hard to handle. Good luck to you, I hope you attend the college of your dreams!</p>
<p>I haven’t even transferred yet and I’ve told people I am planning on applying to do so. You just have to remember what you want and avoid offending anyone, as said above. If they don’t understand that you want something else/better and don’t take it in stride, then they’re probably not worth your while.</p>