<p>@bigwords </p>
<p>I think I will begin a new thread (on a more specific topic, e.g. advantages of a big university vs. A small college), but to everyone who’s responded, thank you.</p>
<p>You’ve given me a lot think on. But I think I will go to UF. I’d begin as junior, I’ve already completed by gen. Ed. requirements, and (I spoke to philosophy major advisor at UF today) I would be eligible for an accelerated program to get my MA in philosophy (that’s normally only available to juniors).
Of course, I’d still consider transferring, and I’d still look out for scholarships, but going to UF doesn’t seem so devastating anymore. </p>