<p>I'm wondering if those who have transfered in the past could talk a bit about their experiences? I know that I want to go to a different school, but my parents are not so sure that its a great idea. I know that they are concerned about the financial situation (currently I am on scholarship at my state school...but at least they would be paying for only 2 years of an expensive school instead of 4 and I might actually be happy...). They think that I might as well stick it out for two more years (maybe only one if I graduate early) and then try to go to a graduate school that I really like. If I stay at my state school, it would probably be easier to get a higher GPA to then go to a dream school for grad/law school. I think ultimately they are worried that transfering won't change anything -- I'll still be unhappy.</p>
<p>Now, this is just what my parents think, and after following their advice and going to my state school 20 minutes away from home, I think I've almost learned my lesson. But, they are still my parents, and they are footing the bill... They also have some good points.</p>
<p>I guess I just keep thinking that I shouldn't spend any more time in a place I loathe than I have to, especially since this is college! It's supposed to be great.</p>
<p>My point of this post is really just to hear any stories about transfering. I wonder if things really do turn around like I'd hope. Positive and negative anecdotes would be appreciated. Thanks guys!</p>
<p>You could always apply and see where you get in, and if you don't get into your dream school, try to graduate in only one more year and attend a graduate school that you like.</p>
<p>your parents are right about the fact that transferring may still leave you unhappy and you should really consider that... consider what causes you to be unhappy, is it relaly only your school and home location?</p>
<p>The other thing, is that for a lot of people , college is the only chance you get to really break away and be on your own but sitll have some solid support to fall back on, like in the form of your parents money and so forth,... its one of the few times you can F*up and still come out on top in the long run... i do think that in order to truly figure things out, people should go and od the whole college thing, that doesnt necessarly mean get bad grades, just explore, and you can explore when you are at home, its just hard to do.</p>
<p>So, you should apply, and just see what happens, see whats out there, ... in reality the transfer expreince is diffrent for everyone and ultimatley you will get out of what it what you put in, and also what your midset is. If your set on a great time and good grades and blah blah then thats what your new school will give you and if your not relaly fully vested into transferring than your new school may never live up to it since its not something you want.</p>
<p>Apply to all of the schools you can afford to apply to that intrest you, and just see what happens, you may end up taking the road less traveled and doing things that are riskier but your rewards may be much greater.</p>
<p>Don't worry I'm in the same boat as you are I'm applying as a transfer student because most of the schools I wanted to go to I got rejected from and also from my dream school USC it can be tough being optimistic but you have to apply and keep trying or otherwise you'd be asking yourself "What if?" all your life</p>