<p>I really have no idea if I should transfer again, or not - if you could offer any advice, it would be appreciated.</p>
<p>Since high school, I have been attached to NC State and I thought it was the perfect school for me. I did think about UNC but I was afraid I would not get in, so I didn't apply. Unfortunately, I got wait-listed into NC State for my freshman year, which was devastating. I had to change my entire plans and attended UNCG instead. I hated it, but I worked hard and I got into NC State as a sophomore transfer student. I thought that was it for me. My family was very happy and I've enjoyed my time here. Except - during late sophomore year, I decided to double major in Visual Arts & Political Science. NC State is a school notorious for Engineering and lacks a good curriculum for Liberal Arts student. Also, as a student double majoring, I am finding it extremely hard because courses cannot be double counted (say I have 3 social science requirement, although political science 100 is considered a social science, it cannot be counted as a major class AND social science. therefore, i have to take an additional social science class because it cannot be cross-listed) thus, I am having to do an overload each semester in order to ensure graduating on time. Overloading classes each semester is exhausting and I am finding my grades slipping. One week, I was particularly frustrated with the curriculum and applied to UNC on a whim. I actually got in and now I am seriously considering it. My art major at NCSU does not allow me to take studio art classes, whereas UNC will. UNC is also ranked higher and more for Liberal Arts students, so their curriculum is much better - my classes can be cross-listed with other requirements so I don't feel as overwhelmed by double majoring. However, I feel weird transferring out of NCSU because I feel like I've had such a long history with the school. I've been wanting to go here since I was in high school. My parents love it. and I have a good financial aid package here. But as explained above, UNC has some important perks. I need to make a decision soon but is having a tough time. So, should I transfer? and will transferring 3 times in 4 years affect my graduate school prospects/jobs? Also, does UNC's prestige make a difference for jobs in comparison to NCSU in the state of north carolina?</p>
<p>Definitely go to UNC. Transferring twice is never ideal but it makes sense in your case and the progression to your better in state schools looks fine.</p>
<p>do it. people will understand. and mostly people write only 2 schools on resume so…i guess it’ll be fine</p>
<p>Don’t employers check up on transcripts and see that I have 3 different ones? I’m also worried about grad. school </p>
<p>Also, is an undergraduate degree between UNC and NC State that much different?</p>
<p>they care about your gpa i guess. I am not sure though</p>
<p>Yes, UNC is much more respected.</p>
<p>If you get in UNC and can handle the coursework there well, then a nice transcript from UNC would only boost your chances for jobs/grad. After all UNC should have better resources than NCSU.
Maybe you can try to find some course syllabi from UNC or contact people there and see if you would feel comfortable at that academic environment.</p>
<p>Do you guys think the “prestige” of an institution gets diminished after transferring twice? Transferring once is fine, but after the second time, I feel that it may be different since I was never a true Tarheel for all 3-4 years? Maybe it’s just me.</p>
<p>I’m transferring to UNC in the Fall and it will be my 3rd transfer over 2 academic years. Prestige matters to an extent, but the MOST important part is when you graduate you know your ****. Seriously. Many employers are focusing now on what you know not where you graduated from. Employers will see you’ve transferred, but most HR departments are aware that transferring to a school that’s a better fit for someone in any regard is becoming quite common. Grad schools are the same way. </p>
<p>Depending on how the transcript is set up, but in general all most employers will see is that you transferred in credit, not from which schools or even how many schools. </p>
<p>And don’t stress the “true Tar Heel” loyalty thing or whatever. In the long run it doesn’t matter. I’m already going to loyalty hell because my fav basketball team will always be the UNM Lobos, the school I’m transferring from to go to UNC. Everyone is like oh but UNC is better (well not this past year, but shhhh) and I’ve even gotten comments that I shouldn’t attend UNC if I’m not going to completely swear loyalty to everything UNC (my reply: kiss my sweet ass). Your focus should be the quality of your education in regards to the field you study. If UNC offers that, go there. If it doesn’t, then don’t. For example, if I was unhappy at UNC and say Duke started a new program that exactly met my needs and goals, I’d transfer in a heartbeat despite the fact I would probably get my butt kicked in dark parking lots for doing so. That’s not going to happen, but you get my point about what’s important. </p>
<p>My overall, if not longwinded, point being that your should attend the school that offers you the most in what you are looking for career and education wise. End of story. But transferring too much does cause a lot of disconnects in your education, so where ever you attend next fall I would stay there. I’ve sworn to myself that I’ve got to finish my degree at UNC no matter what. However I thoroughly researched my decision and applied to UNC and only to UNC because they have exactly what I want, so that’s not an issue for me. :)</p>
<p>What matters is the name on the diploma. No one will care that you weren’t there for four years.</p>
<p>Just remember that for the rest of your life whenever you apply to grad school or for a job that requires copies of your transcripts, you will have to provide official copies from each of these places. It’s a pain I know but that’s how it is.</p>
<p>Basically I am just torn between a good university that my family and I have always been dedicated to and a more respected university that is better for my education : (</p>
<p>Hard to understand what the problem is. If the better school clearly better meets your needs, why let a childhood fantasy get in your way?</p>