<p>I am currently attending UF as a freshman, but I have been recently thinking of transferring to USF.
When I made my decision on schools last year, I almost decided to go to USF because I liked the environment (the people, campus, general atmosphere) better than UF. But UF's academics were ranked higher, especially in the field I am planning on going into.
USF offered me more scholarships, and a work study last year, but I was wondering if I still have a chance of getting scholarships? One of the reasons I am considering transferring is because money has been tight for me this year. I got a lot covered by financial aid, but I do not have financial support from my parents so I am feeling stressed about paying for school and housing for the next four years, and I want to go to grad school.
If USF isn't going to offer me scholarships again, I am not sure I would transfer, because I wouldn't be able to afford it.
I am really focused student, but I think I like a more laid-back, relaxed atmosphere, which Gainesville does not provide. There is a lot of attention on Greek life, and partying here and I am from a small beach-town, which I really miss.
I really feel like I would be happier at USF, but what are my chances of being accepted after going to UF for a year? And would I still be offered scholarships?</p>
<p>You’d be subject to [url=<a href=“http://usfweb2.usf.edu/admissions/pdf/Transfer.pdf]these[/url”>http://usfweb2.usf.edu/admissions/pdf/Transfer.pdf]these[/url</a>] scholarships and not your offered scholarships. Those are not offered to transfer students. Only incoming freshman.</p>
<p>Okay, thanks. It says you have to be upper-level to get any of these, but I am still considered lower-level so I wouldn’t be eligible yet.</p>
<p>I too feel I should transfer to USF. All UF cares about is money or football</p>
<p>Agreed. Before I went to UF I thought people were just complaining because it was harder than they expected and weren’t getting the grades they wanted. I have A’s in all my classes and am not content with UF. The academics are alright, but I want somewhere where I feel like the school cares about students and wants me to not just get good grades, but be involved on and off campus and prepare me for the real world.</p>
<p>Yeah I’m getting good grades too but I feel UF doesn’t prepare you for the real world. Alot of students here focus so much on sororities or fraternities and partying that their grades suffer. If I had the chance I would transfer…none of my friends complained about USF</p>
<p>Yeah, I’m not a partier and I’ve found it hard to meet people and be as involved on campus as I would like because of how many people are so focused on partying and their social life instead of academics. I just really regret turning down the scholarships from USF to go to UF.</p>
<p>There should be transfer scholarships at USF. There are people who aren’t partiers but still everyone seems to have their own clique already.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, transfer scholarships are for upper-level transfers. However, once accepted each college (and clubs!) has their own scholarships which you can apply for. But even as a transfer student, transfer scholarships are dollars compared to the Benjamins they throw at incoming freshmen.</p>