Transferring after 2nd Sem. of Freshman Year

Transfer Students
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<p>I originally wanted to go to a large public university about 3 hours from home, but some horrible family issues happened my senior year of HS and I planned to stay local. So, I went to a very small private Christian university in my hometown.</p>

<p>I'm almost finished with my first semester and I love college, but I am very disappointing in my private university. I'm paying close to $15K/semester and I am not getting my money's worth at all. This is because of too many reasons to list and it is just not my opinion. About a good 1/3 of my freshman class is either transferring out 2nd semester or sophomore year.</p>

<p>I plan to transfer out to the large public university either 2nd semester or next year, but I'm confused on what to do! Is it a bad idea to transfer out 2nd semester of freshman year, which is just about a month and a half away? I'm scared that I'm leaving everything behind on a whim, but it is where I want to be.</p>

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<p>And it has nothing to do with making friends, roommate problems, or any other cliche college student problem.</p>

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<p>Sometimes it’s better to wait until fall for social (more transfers and other new students to get to know) and/or academic (finish up year-long sequence courses) reasons. There’s no inherent problem with transferring in the spring; it’s up to you to determine if you’re ready now or should wait.</p>

<p>Also, you need to check the college website to see if the school accepts transfers spring of fr year and if you still have time to make their deadline.</p>

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<p>I emailed the university Friday and asked if I still had time to apply and if my student aide would transfer. He said yes to both.</p>

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<p>If it is possible to go for second semester, and you can afford it, go. At a big state school there you won’t be the only new student.</p>

6

<p>Yes, the public university is almost half the cost of the private! lol</p>

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<p>If it is definitely your decision, then you should go as soon as possible. Otherwise you’ll miss out on time to make new friends and get adjusted. Hope it works out! :)</p>

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<p>I applied, so we’ll see how it goes! Thanks!</p>