Should I stay or should I go? (GMU to UVA)

I’m a sophomore at George Mason University and I’ve been accepted to University of Virginia as a transfer student. Only… I’m conflicted.

At George Mason, I have roommates that I love, a steady year-round part time job, and security that I will graduate on time.

I don’t know how many credits will transfer to UVA. I know and am good friends with a lot of people there already, so I’m not really worried about not fitting in. Also, it’s UVA, which is kind of my dream school. I’m just looking for outside opinions.

Do I stay or do I go?

What makes UVA kind of a dream school for you?

Does it have a significantly better reputation for your major?

Is it equally affordable for you?

Did UVA give you an estimate of the credits that will transfer?

UVa

@happymomof1 I really love the atmosphere at UVA. I love the academia, and I love the fact that UVA feels like a cohesive student body, unlike GMU. I’m not all about the “traditions” and I’m much more of an activist/interested in helping UVA change parts of its culture. I’m not an absolute worshipper of UVA, I’m aware of their failings, but I really do love the school.

As for my major, I’m an English/communications major. I’ve looked at the course listings and they are vastly superior to those at GMU.

Yes, it is equally affordable, and no, they did not give me an estimate. The credits are the main reason why I’m hesitating.

It sounds like you would regret if you didn’t choose UVa this time, so just go with it. You can still over-load to take more credits and graduate on time even if they don’t transfer all your credits.

“I’ve looked at the course listings and they are vastly superior to those at GMU.”

Then go. Work carefully with your advisor to plan your schedule so that you can graduate on time or as closely to on time as possible.

As for your current job, if it is a business that has a branch near UVA, find out if you can be transferred there. If there are no local branches, keep up the good work for now so that your supervisors can provide you with good references when you look for a new job next fall.

Wishing you all the best!