Is this a dumb decision? (weird situation)

Transfer Students
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<p>So I have been going to a private university for two years where I competed for the NCAA D1 in my sport and have garnered about 65 credits. I ended up transferring (this semester) to go to a university that has a much better athletic program (and that was much much cheaper) than my last even though my last school was more academically "prestigious." I do not see myself staying here an additional two years and now know that choosing a school based off of athletics was a seriously seriously stupid dumb monumental move. Although the save in money would be worth it to a degree.</p>

<p>Provided my parents support and 100% tuition refund, would it be wise to withdraw for this semester and live at home while working (already have an interview set up) and pursuing side projects (business ventures etc) to get money during this fall semester and then continue my studies during the spring at my local state school? I know people who take time off usually don't go back but I assure you I will.</p>

<p>In the end, I would save a lot of money since my state school is around 8-10k and I would get a huge discount because I have family that works there and I might be able to get an athletic scholarship whereas if I stayed at this institution I would be paying 20-25k semester.</p>

<p>I feel really bad about transferring only to not like it after all but I feel my academic work is going to suffer and I realized that I should've stayed at my previous institution, despite its expensive price tag but I would be more than willing to play it cheaper at a state school, despite my egotistical "pride," and save the big bucks for my mba program which is vital to my chosen career path which I will capitalize on during my one semester (this semester) I take off from school to build my application/resume.</p>

<p>Understand that I do not really want to take time off from school but if it is the only choice I have until next semester then I am all for it.</p>

<p>Also, in terms of athletics, I am not "technically" on the team here but I practice with them. So i'm sure my NCAA eligibility will be intact as long as it follows the five year clock. I will still be training during this semester I take off and "trying out" for my state schools team in the spring which I am sure I could be one of their best players.</p>

<p>Thoughts appreciated</p>

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<p>Don’t be too hard on yourself. People make mistakes and right now it seems like you’re learning from yours. Why exactly don’t you like the school that you transferred to?</p>

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<p>If you truly dislike your current U, withdrawing may make sense. If you can arrange to return to your first U and finish your degree there in an affordable way, that might be a good option to consider.</p>

<p>There is nothing wrong with working for a while in order to sort through all of your options.</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>What about contacting the coach and admissions at your old school and explain that the transfer wasn’t the best choice for you, in hindsight. You won’t be the first one this has happened to. It isn’t a given that you will enjoy the state school, although it may be better within the major than taking the general classes. Also, hiring in business is sometimes prestige influenced.</p>

<p>Isn’t it awfully early to evaluate the new school? It is unlikely you will get a 100% refund, but it might not be too bad, better check that out.</p>

<p>MBA is something to think of down the line, when you have enough experience that a good school will accept you. Depending on what you plan, you might be at a company that will pay for yours. My relative got a UChicago MBA paid for recently after 5 years at his company and he was one of the youngest with the least experience ever accepted to that prestigious program.</p>