This is a desperate last attempt to fix the mess I’ve created. I finished my freshman year at nyu’s business program. It was honestly nothing what I wanted in a college experience. The social scene (especially for me, who doesn’t party or drink or is rich enough to go shopping 24/7) was pathetic and I felt so lonely most of the time. I have a few friends but in a city so big, it’s not like a normal college where you can see them everyday. Additionally, there’s absolutely nothing to do here and I wish so badly I had chosen my state college (in the south).
I applied to transfer out this past semester but was rejected because of low grades first semester. After 2nd semester I have managed to raise my GPA and I plan on studying extremely hard to raise it more. The only thing holding me back is: I don’t want to waste the money my parents are paying for an education here- if I transfer, all this money spent will be for nothing. Finishing up my major here and making lots of money after college at a random firm seems to be the most logical solution.
However, if I were to transfer, I would change my focus of study towards medicine because that’s what I really want to do. I’m just not sure if it is worth it to pursue this. As much as I would like to have a real college experience and study what I want, life is rough and you can’t always get what you want. I would feel so bad to make my parents waste these two years’ worth of money if I transfer (esp since we pay full tuition). I am so frustrated and depressed rn, I’m sorry for ranting. No one likes hearing me complain about how unhappy I am so I’m doing it on here.
Additionally, I have no idea where I want to transfer to this time. I am trying to research some schools but I am so scared nothing will turn out right all over again. Please help 
Maybe take a gap semester/year or go to a CC for a semester and then apply again so that you don’t have to waste money at NYU again. Your GPA should be higher than when you first applied since your second semester is now counted. If you are applying to your state school, you should probably get in. Anyways, I think you should transfer. Stern is a top feeder to Wall Street, but it is still extremely competitive even within. If you don’t have the heart or passion to do it, you will be miserable working 100 hour weeks. Also if you are struggling academically, it will be difficult to get a high paying job regardless of whether you come from Stern.
You should just be aware that if you want to pursue medicine, it will be a long journey and expensive. It might be a long time before you actually make decent money.
Hey, I’m sorry that you’ve gone through (what seems to be) hell. Don’t apologize for ranting, you have a right to want to turn around your current situation. You have my sympathy.
Now, on to solving your situation. The guy above me suggested a gap semester / CC. I recommend the latter. CC’s are great for saving money, and if you’re able to attend one, it’ll be great.
Whatever you choose to do, I DEFINITELY recommend you transfer. Luckily, I can share my insight on pursuing medicine. The premed track is quite brutal, and let me tell you right now, wherever you end up transferring, you will have to work, work, work, and it won’t be fun 100% of the time. Medical schools love to see upward GPA trend, so if you work your butt off, you might have a chance at medical school.
Here’s the rough outline / timeline of what you should to do:
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You take a gap semester (maybe even year) or, you attend CC.
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Whether your attending CC, or taking a gap, I highly recommend that you switch your major. Perhaps a science major. This will do two things: it will put you on the “premed track” which mean you will be taking classes that are required for medical school admission, and see if you like the science / math courses you take (since you’ll be doing A LOT of high-level science coursework in medical school)
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Transfer out.
Something to note: while it’s great that you’d like to pursue medicine, do not get ahead of yourself. Focus on bringing up your grades, and transferring, and THEN think about a career in medicine. Once you get everything straighten out, I recommend you start researching the premed path HEAVILY.
I wish you the best of luck, and, if you have ANY questions (or just need an ear who’ll listen), don’t be afraid to PM me.