<p>So I am currently a freshman studying business at the Carroll School of Management at Boston College. During admissions I was accepted into both UMASS Amherst and BC, but chose BC for the somewhat obvious reason that it is a more recognized and distinguished university. But here I stand, at the crossroads of a new decisions; transfer out at the end of the year, or stay in. </p>
<p>After nearly a full fall semester at BC, the experience was not what I imagined, far less than that actually. I have found it difficult to relate to the student body here, and can probably count the number of people I would consider friends here on one hand. UMASS on the other hand seems like a school much more compatible for me. I already have quite a few friends from high school that go to Amherst, and the three times I have visited this semester were the best weekend experiences I've had since going to school. The BC student body is overwhelmingly rich and white, with the second majority being a closed niche clique of Asians. </p>
<p>I have also found myself constantly burdened by a heavy workload at BC, and though I understand that you need to work hard to do well in school, the stress the workload has caused me is pretty severe. This is not to say that my grades are below par, but they are certainly not above. At UMA I feel as if I may be able to excel and stand out more as a student, rather than being a run of the mill student at BC. </p>
<p>When I appeal to my friends or other random people about my issue I'll say something like, "What do you think about me transferring from BC to Amherst next fall?" They'll respond with something blunt like, "Are you serious?...you can't be serious.." Are they right, or am I being rational considering the potential of making the change?</p>
<p>I guess the major issue I am dealing with is that I don't know how damaging a transfer to Amherst from BC will be for my future job hunting. Will I be denied a bunch of potential opportunities with a UMA business degree that I could have landed with a BC degree?</p>