Should I Feel Bad For Wanting to Transfer?

Transfer Students
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<p>Hi guys!</p>

<p>I am a second semester freshman at a college in my hometown. My major is finance and I'm interested in economic development in the Middle East and North Africa. </p>

<p>It's not that my current college is bad, but the number of non-traditional students is almost equal to the number of traditional students. It's awkward walking into a class and seeing people who are older than the professor.</p>

<p>I also don't think that the academics are very challenging overall. Last semester, I got a 4.0 and at mid-term this semester, I had all A's. The level of difficulty will probably change, though.</p>

<p>Another thing about my college is that it isn't AACSB-accredited. I'm just afraid that will affect my chances of getting a job or getting accepted into graduate school.
I have been wanting to learn Arabic, but it isn't offered. I've been attempting to teach myself, but it's really difficult. </p>

<p>My mom is a professor (and an alumna) at the college; therefore, I'm getting decent discount. Each semester costs no more than $500. She feels really offended that I would even dream of not liking it, but people only go there to earn their degrees. There is no community feel because only 10 percent of the students live on campus. </p>

<p>Transferring to Mizzou seems to be the most practical option, but I really like the College of William and Mary. </p>

<p>I just don't want to be waitlisted again. I applied to four liberal arts colleges and was waitlisted at all of them. </p>

<p>The best thing about my college is I would be able to graduate debt-free, but honestly, I'm not sure if staying is worth it.</p>

<p>What should I do?</p>

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<p>Transfer! If this is how you feel and you don’t do it this may be something you regret for a very long time. You only get to experience undergrad once and if you can gain a better experience elsewhere you should</p>

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<p>I think you should attempt to transfer. </p>

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<p>It seems like you should transfer. And, on the plus side, you saved a year’s worth of college tuition. </p>

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<p>Thanks! I’m planning on spending another year at my college, so I can save up another couple thousand dollars. The most Mizzou would be per year is $15,000. $30,000 in debt isn’t too bad… Right? </p>

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<p>It’s still quite a bit, considering interest. On the plus side, you can still work during your last two years and save money by commuting or getting an apartment instead of dorming. </p>

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<p>Honestly, I would stick around for the discount they are giving you. I realize that there are a lot of ‘older’ students but if they are working professionals who are taking these classes you might stand to gain more by tapping their brains and have them sharing their knowledge with you. Mary and William is a nice school however I am biased since I live close to MW. But for $500 a semester you stand to be in a great position post graduation in regards to debt which is more important in regards to the bigger picture. Just my two cents.</p>