<p>See if the “newer” Vandy can accommodate what you’re looking for.</p>
<p>On Vanderbilt’s website is information about their “College Halls.” It looks as if this is their next step toward the goal of having residential colleges.</p>
<p>See Moore and Warren Colleges, which are for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors. They seem to be scheduled to open in Fall 2014, ie. when you plan to return.</p>
<p>It looks as if Vandy’s trying to create a more intimate experience.</p>
<p>As for smaller class sizes, usually upper division courses are smaller. See if there are any seminars. You could also try to create an independent study or do something like a senior thesis.</p>
<p>One last suggestion, have you considered Junior year/semester away… could be domestic or international.</p>
<p>!. Be aware that managability lies primarily on your shoulders. You are now an adult. Frankly Vanderbilt has always seemed to be a very supportive school. I’ve known some kids in crisis there, and the school acted very well. Just because a school is small, is a LAC, doesn’t mean you get more nurturing. Many have found this not to be true at all.</p>
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<li>With health issues, you probably should be close in distance to home, parents, your medical support. Not because it’s easier to pack. But if there is a crisis, it’s a lot easier and less expensive, and takes less time for those who care about you most and can address your issues the best to get to you.</li>
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<p>3.Yes, Vanderbilt is way up there in terms of the 3 Rs of Reputation, Ranking, name Recognition. It’s going to be hard to beat that.</p>
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<li> This might be a driving concern. Doubt you will get the aid you got as a direct from high school student from V. Transfers don’t usually fare as well in this area. Have you discussed real numbers with your parents? Can you even afford a private school as a transfer?</li>
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<p>Frankly, i think at this point, if you don’t want to go back to V, you would do better commuting from home. It’s up to your parents as to what they want to pay out on another chance for you. I really thing you have the Grass is Greener sydrome. </p>
<p>You need to get into the habit of locking your dorm room door. Not because your mother violated a boundary (which she did) and not because it will prevent other people from gaining access to your stuff (which it will) but because most crimes on college campuses happen because students live in a bubble of “nothing bad happens here” which of course is not true.</p>
<p>I’m sorry you’ve been ill. I think the suggestions that you get your health back before starting to worry about transferring are good ones. I remember your senior year- and I don’t think you want more stress and anxiety over your college choices now while you are recovering. College will be there when you are better, and perhaps your feelings about V will take on a different cast when you are stronger.</p>
<p>Most kids who go to college close to home do NOT have mothers who show up unannounced at their dorms. You do not need to transfer in order to achieve this goal. You will need to have a direct discussion with your mom, however.</p>