<p>Hi all, I'm currently a sophomore at the University of Virginia but I've realized I really don't like being here and am thinking of trying to transfer to Duquesne, specifically the nursing program. I have a good friend that goes there and so far (as far as I know) she really likes it, although this is only her first semester there. From what I've read, I think the smaller school feel would work better for me than what I have now. I'm just hoping to hear from anyone at the school, especially anyone that has transferred to Duquesne from elsewhere, to learn about the school and how you like it. It would be a big change for me to go to school in such a large city. I've had a hard time making friends here and think that maybe being in closer proximity to more people (Duquesne Towers, etc) would be good for my social style. All comments are welcome!! Thanks</p>
<p>Thomas</p>
<p>I can’t help with transfer information, but getting into the nursing program as a transfer student might not be a possibility. You really need to talk to the School of Nursing directly. When we attended a nursing program last month, we were told that there are 25 students already on a waiting list to try to get into the first year nursing class (both students trying to change majors from within Duquesne, and students trying to transfer into Duquesne). They said that they were discussing closing the waiting list since they anticipated very, very few transfer opportunities into nursing. </p>
<p>Still, U-VA is a great school! The advice I gave one of my kids was to view fixing the situation at his school as a (3?) credit course. Assuming the 3 credits equals class time and study time, that would give approximately 12 hours a week to work on improving your experience during the next semester. Assignments for yourself could include forcing yourself to join clubs, get a part-time job on campus, sign up for activities such as tours where you’d meet other guides, going to drama club productions, going to sports events, etc. At the end of the semester you might find that you’ve discovered your current school is a better option than transferring.</p>
<p>If you do decide to explore transferring to Duq, I can tell you that D absolutely loves it so far. She has found Duq students to be extremely friendly, and would agree that the school is the perfect size. She doesn’t view it as being in the city, since it’s on its own campus on a bluff overlooking the city - however, she has walked into the city to go shopping with friends on a Saturday, and has been gone to a penguins’ game with the free tickets given to Duq and Pitt students. The downtown area is close enough to walk to for opportunities and events, but it’s not a city campus in the sense that Pitt, Temple or NYU have a more urban feel.</p>