Should i transfer in the spring?

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<p>So I'm a freshman in college right now, and I hate it here. I never wanted to come to this school in the first place, it was my last choice. I've really tried to like it, but it's just not a good fit (small town, nothing to do, no clubs/organizations to get involved with etc) Anyway, what I want to do is transfer to the suny school in my hometown for next semester. However, my parents won't let me apply. They told me that I have to stay here at least a year, that I can't quit something half way through, and that I won't learn to "grow up" if I transfer in the spring. I can understand what they're saying, but I feel like it's different for me since I actually never chose to come to this school, it was a last resort. It would literally be so perfect if they would let me apply/transfer in the spring. I could either live at home for the spring semester, or room with my friend who's going to school there, they actually have the program that I want (I recently just decided on my major and my school doesn't have a good program), and I already know the professors who teach in that department. Is there something I should tell my parents that will convince them to let me apply and transfer? Or should I just apply anyway and tell them after? Thanks for the help.</p>

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<p>Only do this if you’re prepared to pay for school yourself.</p>

<p>Talk to them reasonably. I personally can see both sides. If you end up staying another sem, that’s only 4 months, keep it in perspective and try to make the best of wherever you are.</p>

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<p>Another reason for wanting to transfer in the spring is that I already have over a semester of credits from AP tests and taking college courses in high school. So I already have most of my gen eds out of the way. That means that I should be taking courses for my major, but I can’t do that if I stay here. So basically if I stay, then I’m wasting a whole semester when I could be taking classes that actually count towards my degree.</p>

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<p>Also, my aunt works at the college and apparently there’s an opening in her office for next semester. So I’m pretty sure I’d be able to get a job on campus next semester which is another good reason to transfer in the spring.</p>