<p>Hi! I transferred to UPenn this past year and I really don't think I can stay here. I have a lot of wonderful friends here, but academically I'm doing terrible. I've gotten strait As my entire life, but since coming here I've had all I can do to just pass. People think ivy league schools are known for grade inflation, but I've only experienced grade deflation at Penn. I'm only taking 3 classes this semester because I failed out of one, and last semester wasn't any better. My parents are spending a lot of money for me to go here (we don't get financial aid), and my experience has been subpar to say the least. I haven't liked any of my classes or professors, and now it's time to declare a major and I've been locked out of all the majors I'm interested in, for various reasons. I'm ready to go back to my old school. I called them and they said I'm welcome back whenever I want. It's a very, very well regarded state school. I got all As there, I have friends there, and the tuition would be very cheap. Has anyone ever returned to their old school after transferring out? I know employers won't really care, but what about graduate schools? If I can explain the situation, will it not be a big deal? I really really want to go back to my old university, but I also want to make sure that I'm making the right decision. Thanks for any input!</p>
<p>There doesn’t seem to be much downside to transferring back to your other school. It sounds like you’d be happier, get better grades, and spend less money.</p>
<p>"Has anyone ever returned to their old school after transferring out? I know employers won’t really care, but what about graduate schools? If I can explain the situation, will it not be a big deal? I really really want to go back to my old university, but I also want to make sure that I’m making the right decision. "
My son returned to USC after transferring to Chicago, and it was the best decision he ever made. You will need to have your transcript from Penn sent to grad schools, but given today’s economic reality, all you would need to say[ if asked] is that Penn was not worth the huge difference in cost.</p>