Requesting Advice! S Wanting to Come Home, Take Gap Year

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Students can sometimes make emotional decisions that are transitory in nature so one should be careful not to act too quickly. One of the triggers in the OP’s post is the fact that he broke up with the GF a week ago so his emotions are likely running high right now so he may want to return to ‘the way it was’ to the ‘comfort place’ and likely this switch isn’t well thought out and a week or month from now he could have a completely different outlook.

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<p>This crossed my mind also. There’s nothing wrong with transferring to another school if this one’s not working out, but encourage your son to make changes that move him forward, not backward. There is no turning back time.</p>

<p>I also agree with the poster who mentioned that a HS relationship can be a hindrance that keeps students from throwing themselves into college life fully. </p>

<p>Why not suggest that your son look at other 4-year schools for transfer? He could consider a spring 2013 transfer after looking at options. I also recommend that he register for Fall 2012 at his current school in case he changes his mind. Don’t burn bridges.</p>