<p>My son is transferring this Spring '09 to SUNY New Paltz. Just wondering if anyone else has transferred there or is transferring there.</p>
<p>Lilymoon, he didn't transfer for fall? Did he decide to return to his old school to give it another try?</p>
<p>Yes, kelsmom, he decided to return to his old school this fall for another try and then came to the conclusion that this would be his last semester. He is now ready to move on. How is your D doing?</p>
<p>My D is glad that she made the move. It hasn't been without its ups & downs, but she feels it was the right decision. Her biggest problem is feeling "stuck" - she couldn't have a car on campus this year, and she is feeling extremely claustrophobic! She will survive, of course. She is coming home for a long weekend next week & we figure she'll go off driving to be by herself. She is involved in various groups & has met very nice people, but she still feels a bit like an outsider. Fortunately, she is rooming with a friend from her former school - it's a terrific match. She knew it would be a bit difficult socially at first, though, so she is fine with that (knowing it will come with time). Academically, though, it's been a great move for her. It's just a better fit. So this year has been much different than last year - no tears, drama, second guessing, etc. It was definitely the right move.</p>
<p>Your S was smart to go back & make sure he really wanted to make the move. The knowledge that it was time to go makes the inevitable "things that aren't perfect about my new school" easier to take in stride.</p>
<p>I'm so glad things went well for your D. It's great that she is rooming with a friend. That makes a huge difference and gives you a buddy at first. I am hoping my S has a good transfer experience. It will probably be difficult at first but hopefully the right decision in the long run. I wish he knew another guy who was there or going....there are a couple of girls he knows, but not very well.</p>
<p>lilymoon, I had PMed u in regards to your sons transfer but you never got back to me. I too am considering transferring to NP but a big issue is the lack of on-campus housing. I am curious as to what your son's solution to this is? (if you do not mind) thanks</p>
<p>mcl116 - I did answer your message but it came to me as a notification and not a PM so I answered the same way. I guess it didn't make it to you for some reason. I will resend it as a PM.</p>