Hi all,
I am currently a freshman at my “dream school”. I am regretting my decision a little and have been suffering with depression the past two months. I have gone to get psychological help through my university but am currently on a waitlist. Since I am so unhappy, I am wondering if I should transfer. I have been considering this for some time now. As I have said in earlier posts, I have no reason to be unhappy here. I have made plenty of friends, like my roommate, and don’t hate my classes. However, I am at a prestigious, top ten institution and I feel as if prestigious schools are over-rated, especially for pre-health (pre-dental). I just don’t fit in where I am right now. Would I be better off somewhere else? I am starting to wonder if my depression is linked to where I am. I was also depressed in middle school but I drastically improved once I left. What do you all think? If I were to transfer I would probably transfer to a LAC closer to home or a much smaller university. What do you all think? Thank you!
Transferring will not solve your depression.
Transferring to a lower-ranked school is looked down upon for graduate school.