<p>Hello! I'm a freshman at Texas A&M and I'm considering transferring. I have always been a UT fan, but since I missed their application deadline, I decided to go to A&M, thinking it would be similar (I now know, after being here, that they are anything but similar). </p>
<p>I'm thinking I made the wrong choice, for these reasons:
1. The environment here is stifling. It seems as though everyone here (or at least, everyone I've met) is conservative and close-minded. The Corps make the school feel military-ish, which I don't like. I have heard that students here are "friendly". From experience, I can say that this is incorrect. Students do not go out of their way to make friends, nor are they "friendly". Nearly everyone either is or supports Republicans, which is fine of course, everyone has a right to their political view. However, I'm a moderate, but I tend to lean to the left, so I do feel rather isolated and uncomfortable in that regard. I would rather be in a more open-minded environment.
2. I have made very little (if any) friends. I have made a few "friends", sure. But for the most part, they're only people I see in class. I don't have anyone to hang out with, and it's miserable. Now, this isn't for lack of trying -- I've tried stepping out of my comfort zone, meeting new people....I even rushed for a fraternity relating to my major (business) but got out of it simply because everyone seemed uptight and noone really seemed like they wanted to get to know me. I tried being friendly, but no dice.
3. Small-town mentality. I will say that College Station is actually a pretty nice town. But that's what I don't like about it...it's a "town". I would much prefer the big-city feel, with all the stuff to do and places to go. And all of the nightlife around here seems to be centered around country western stuff. Yuck. Not my thing.
4. I don't like all the traditions. The war hymn, Midnight Yell... I just find all that stuff pointless. And it seems like Aggies are obsessed with football which drives me nuts. And standing up at football games? Please. It seems cultlike, and I just have never had Aggie spirit.
5. Simply, I believe that UT, and Austin, would be a better fit for what I am looking for.</p>
<p>The only disadvantages that I can see with transferring to UT would be:
1. It would cost more. From what I understand UT is not that much more expensive than A&M is. However, A&M has given me some pretty decent financial aid and scholarships (not a full ride, but close) and from what I hear, UT is not very good with financial aid.
2. Delay in graduation. I'm pretty sure I won't get into McCombs outright since I haven't yet taken Calculus 2 (although I may take it in the summer). If this is the case, I'm worried that this would delay my graduation. </p>
<p>Given all of this, SHOULD I transfer? Your advice/input would be greatly appreciated!</p>
<p>Oh, by the way, I am currently a general studies major (with intent to switch into business next year) with a 4.0 GPA.</p>