Should I transfer from Binghamton to Geneseo?

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Hi, I’m a first semester sophomore currently currently attending Binghamton University. As I desire to become a special education English teacher, and the fact that Binghamton does not have an education program, is one of the main reasons I decided to transfer schools. I figured out that since BU only has an education minor, that I would be in school for at least 1.5 years here as opposed to if I transfer somewhere else.

I was accepted to SUNY Geneseo for next semester with a $5,000 scholarship per year. I’m still waiting to find out whether I got into the education program, though. If I go to Geneseo I can be certified to teach adolescent English education in 2.5 years from now, and then go straight into a masters degree in special education. So in total that would be about 4 years left in my academic career. (Plus, I want to do speech pathology eventually so that gives me some more time to do that). If I stay at Bing, I won’t be certified to teach English until 4 years from now, and then would need additional time to get a special ed masters.

I’m hesitant about leaving, however, because I don’t know if the transfer will be worth losing my life here. I have friends who are like family and a boyfriend who I love dearly. Plus, I just know what it is like here. I don’t like how the school is so STEM-oriented, though. I know that this is ultimately my decision but I’ve been very depressed lately about this reality even though I think Geneseo will benefit my future. Can anyone provide me with any insight/opinions? Thanks!

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@Mooswag what was your decision. My DD loves Geneseo

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I am an educational administator in a public school district on Long Island. In my role, I interview and hire teachers. If you can afford the master’s/ certification program afterwards, I think it is great anyway to major in something else and then pick up your credentials. A rich liberal arts background is wonderful preparation for life and will make you a more knowledgeable teacher. (Personally, I majored in English at a pure liberal arts college that had no education courses whatsoever… and then got a master’s from Teachers College where I was awarded a lovely merit scholarship covering my entire first year’s worth of credits.)
Pick the school you like better. Period.