I have been at my school for almost 3 semesters, and while there have been times where I have really loved it, I have felt particularly unhappy this semester. I have felt like maybe this wasn’t the best choice for me for a while, but I am not sure if I should jump ship as a Junior for something that might not even be better. Any thoughts? Should I muscle through or if I’m unhappy now, will that be permanent?
I’m speaking as a transfer student. I think you have to consider what it is that is making you unhappy. If the school is making you unhappy, then considering a transfer might be the right thing to do. But oftentimes, it’s something going on with you or in your life that makes you unhappy, and if that’s the case, a new school won’t fix that.
I think that you should talk to the counseling services at your school. They are there specifically to help students like you. That is what they do.
What you are feeling is common. One issue is that unless you fully understand what is making you feel unhappy, there is no way to know whether you will feel the same way somewhere else.
University is a relatively difficult part of a person’s life. You are away from home for the first time. Classes can be very demanding. You are surrounded by other students who might be helpful in some cases but mostly aren’t. This is not easy regardless of where you are a student. That is a big part of why most if not all schools have counselors to help students.