Transfer-School Selection Help?!

Transfer Students
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<p>I am currently a freshman and recently decided to transfer from a private liberal arts school in Minnesota. While I was super estastic to be attending what I thought was my absolute perfect school, it turned out not to be such a good fit. I applied as a transfer to a school back in my home state (FL) but due to a transcript delay I wasn't admitted on time and I was forced to take a semester off. Now, I am trying to decide between several schools and I'm at a loss. I don't know how to select the school for me, especially since my first choice school didn't work out. It was kind of devastating for me as I hadn't considered the idea that I would be miserable there.</p>

<p>...So my question is, transfer students, how did you decide what school to transfer to? I tried to evaluate everything I didn't like about the school I attended for the fall semester but its not entirely helpful. I just have no idea how to gauge where I'll be happy. Any and all advice would be appreciated.</p>

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<p>Did you visit your current school in advance? </p>

<p>If it is the social aspect that is the problem, I'd suggest visiting possible schools on Thursday-weekend. See what people do. See if there are clubs/ECs you'd like to join.</p>

<p>If it is the academics, sit in on classes in your field; check course offerings; frequency of course offerings.</p>

<p>If you tell us more about how the first school didn't work out, we might have better suggestions.</p>

<p>I know it can be difficult to visit schools you are considering for transfer, but it might be very important to do so.</p>