<p>Many of us really enjoy conversing with students, whether to get their opinion or help them with their problems. So I suggest that we go on the assumption that the OP’s post quoted in #34 is the real story as it does sound very honest. I understand why someone might be intimidated to come onto this forum as a student, and present themselves as a parent, so why don’t we just help her solve the problem?</p>
<p>It sounds to me as if this current school is not the right place for you. You seem to have thought it out well. What could possibly be a good reason to stay at a place that you dislike, for so many years? These should be the best years of your life right now, and if you don’t feel that you fit into or like the culture, you should get out. Really, the only reason to stay would be if there was a huge financial difference in your moving elsewhere. Many kids decide they don’t like their schools and transfer. In the end, unless you’re going to one of those few schools with a magic name, it probably won’t matter to most employers anyways. If you’re going to a small private school, many employers may have not even heard of it. Certainly a big public university may be far more well known.</p>
<p>It sounds like you’re trying to stay fairly local, perhaps to be nearer to your family and boyfriend? Though if you’re into backpacking, there are some nice public universities in Colorado and certainly the University of Washington, where you’d fit right in. But the OOS tuition costs are pretty steep. It sounds like you’re going the right direction now, I think you’ll be glad you made the switch.</p>