I am currently a sophomore at Providence College, and I don’t think its the right fit for me. I wasn’t sure whether or not I wanted to go away for school, but everyone told me I shouldn’t miss out on the college experience, so I decided to go away to the school I got the most scholarship money to.
This college is extremely into partying, and I enjoyed that for the first few months. However, I got sick of it fairly quickly and there isn’t much else to do here. The school is in a terrible neighborhood in a fairly small city. I always loved having my own space and being able to come home after school in the past, but now I feel like I’m living at a high school. I am pretty miserable being stuck on campus, living in the run-down dorms, and taking all the ridiculous liberal arts requirements that have nothing to do with my major.
This summer I was extremely happy at home. I worked 6 days a week, but I enjoy working and being able to get away from it all and return home at the end of the day. Working and studying hard feel very rewarding to me and they are what I’m really passionate about.
I’m considering transferring to Hofstra as a commuter. It would only be a 15 minute commute and I feel like this would more align with my likes, since I learned and now realize that I don’t really care about the whole college scene at all. I hope it would be more like just working, since I honestly just feel really burnt out from living at school. I feel like this would allow me to focus more on my studies and perhaps get a part time job on the weekends. I would also save a little money, and Hofstra apparently has a slightly better business program than the one I’m currently in. Also, it is closer to NYC, so hopefully it will allow for more internship opportunities as I hope to work there one day.
Sorry for the long rant, I just feel lost at the moment and have had a very hard time focusing on my work or anything lately. I figured I’d feel more like I was at the right place returning to my friends and knowing about campus and all now that I’m a sophomore, but I’m honestly feeling more and more discontent as time goes on.
Should I just suck it up and continue here, or should I mention to my parents that I’d like to transfer nest semester? I’m worried that I’d disappoint or worry my parents if I mentioned any of this doubt I’m feeling so I want to hear some of you guys’ advice/personal experience first. Thank you all very much for any help.