Meaning to Transfer

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<p>Hi everyone.</p>

<p>So I currently attend a small midwestern LAS ranked in the 70s and am a sophomore. I came here in a long distance relationship that ended about 5 months ago and because of this, I did not make much of an effort in my first year. For the most part I did not want to go to school in the midwest but ended up here because my current school gave me great aid and was better ranked than the other schools I applied to. I have wanted to transfer out ever since I got here, but gave it until my sophomore year (with heavy extracurricular participation) inorder to see if things would settle down for me. Well, they haven't.</p>

<p>My current school is too conservatie for me and I haven't made any real friends whose company I enjoy having except for literally two people. It also didn't help that I came in as an older freshman. I feel constantly anxious here and mostly just keep to myself. I legitimately trudge along through my days, waiting for the semester to be over. As everyone already has their cliques, I find it stressful socializing with new people. The social life here consists of greek life parties in houses and that just does not cut it for me. I am bored and for the most part my studies are being slightly affected by my disdain for my current social situation.</p>

<p>I have gotten into another small LAS on the east coast that aligns well with the social life I would like to have. I have visited several times because a friend of mine went there, and just felt comfortable. This school is ranked in the 100s and does not seem to offer as "recognized" a degree as my current school. This is my biggest issue with making a decision. I don't think I will get as thorough an education at this other school because my current school real is great for me academically. I am also a bit afraid of making new relationships with professors etc.</p>

<p>As the deadline for paying my deposit looms, I'm in a fix and have to decide very soon. I have read other threads similar to my situation and they have been helpful, however any advice specific to my situation would be highly appreciated. Thanks.</p>

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<p>Don’t worry about the rankings. Seriously. If you like this other school and can manage it, then why not go?</p>

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<p>There are very few fields where ranking actually matters. What are you majoring in? Do you plan on grad school? If not, what kind of job do you want?</p>

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<p>Thank you for your replies. I am majoring in International Relations at my current school and I would like to attend graduate school either here or in Europe somewhere. As for what kind of job I want, well I honestly have no clue. I would like to preferably work for a non-profit or something of the like.</p>

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<p>I would transfer. As long as you get high grades you can go I grad school, and you aren’t looking at f500 companies. </p>

<p>The only other thing - will you have to go into debt for the new school?</p>