<p>So I am currently a freshman studying business at the Carroll School of Management at Boston College. During admissions I was accepted into both UMASS Amherst and BC, but chose BC for the somewhat obvious reason that it is a more recognized and distinguished university. But here I stand, at the crossroads of a new decisions; transfer out at the end of the year, or stay in. </p>
<p>After nearly a full fall semester at BC, the experience was not what I imagined, far less than that actually. I have found it difficult to relate to the student body here, and can probably count the number of people I would consider friends here on one hand. UMASS on the other hand seems like a school much more compatible for me. I already have quite a few friends from high school that go to Amherst, and the three times I have visited this semester were the best weekend experiences I've had since going to school. The BC student body is overwhelmingly rich and white, with the second majority being a closed niche clique of Asians. </p>
<p>I have also found myself constantly burdened by a heavy workload at BC, and though I understand that you need to work hard to do well in school, the stress the workload has caused me is pretty severe. This is not to say that my grades are below par, but they are certainly not above. At UMA I feel as if I may be able to excel and stand out more as a student, rather than being a run of the mill student at BC. </p>
<p>When I appeal to my friends or other random people about my issue I'll say something like, "What do you think about me transferring from BC to Amherst next fall?" They'll respond with something blunt like, "Are you serious?...you can't be serious.." Are they right, or am I being rational considering the potential of making the change?</p>
<p>I guess the major issue I am dealing with is that I don't know how damaging a transfer to Amherst from BC will be for my future job hunting. Will I be denied a bunch of potential opportunities with a UMA business degree that I could have landed with a BC degree?</p>
<p>Quick high school stats - 1930 SAT, 4.1 weighted GPA</p>
<p>I’d say stick with BC - but only because of their decent business program. They have great placement, and I don’t think Amherst’s business program is comparable. The situation you’re describing at UMass really resembles where I’m going to school right now. But I’m looking to go somewhere far for college -I’m currently trying to transfer into BC myself for fall semester next year</p>
<p>Umass Isenburg,their business school, is ranked #60 for business schools in the USA compared to #34 for BC. I know that is a pretty big gap, but do you think it would have major long term impact on my ability to get a job after graduation?</p>
<p>BC is renowned for its great placement for both jobs and internships, and offers a great alumni base and career center through for networking. BC, in my opinion, is definitely ranked higher than that. In business, prestige of the school definitely helps, especially on the undergraduate level</p>
<p>Go where you’ll be happy. If finances are a concern, UMass is probably the place to be. No one cares where you went to school once you get your first job, anyway.</p>
<p>I guess the main issue I am dealing with is that I know going to UMass would make the next 3 years of my life the best they could be. At BC I’m going to find myself relishing the arrival of holiday seasons and breaks to go back home and be with all my friends. The 3 year path to my future would be better at UMass, but perhaps not the outcome of my future compared to if I stayed at BC, where the path would be severely less enjoyable. Does anyone know if landing a job after graduating UMass as a business major is still a reasonably secure situation, or is it unlikely to get employed right after graduation?</p>
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<p>No one cares where you went to college; go where you’ll be happy.</p>
<p>Follow your heart! Isenberg is a great school with excellent placement…you can use the money you save on undergrad tuition and get your MBA. 
Here is a great book for you, written by a UMass alum:</p>
<p>[Amazon.com:</a> Debt-Free U: How I Paid for an Outstanding College Education Without Loans, Scholarships, or Mooching off My Parents (9781591842989): Zac Bissonnette, Andrew Tobias: Books](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Debt-Free-Outstanding-Education-Scholarships-Mooching/dp/1591842980/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1327598358&sr=1-1]Amazon.com:”>http://www.amazon.com/Debt-Free-Outstanding-Education-Scholarships-Mooching/dp/1591842980/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1327598358&sr=1-1)</p>
<p>The book may help allay your fears of leaving a “name-brand” school to go to UMass.</p>
<p>Depends on what you want to major in. If it is finance, then stick with BC</p>