Hi, I’m a third year civil engineering student over at UC Davis. First and foremost, i hate it here and always have from the start. I never wanted to give up on my education and go back home that’s why I’m still here. I tried transferring out of Davis last year to Irvine but sadly got rejected.
I decided to apply to CSU’s, all down in SoCal: LBSU, CSUF, CSULA, and Pomona for Fall 2018. I know all CSU’s are impacted but has anyone transferred out of a UC? Especially as a Upper-Division transfer?? I know a lot of people think this is a bad idea but i know this is the best chance i have to get out of Davis and move on with my life and not be miserable.
I really don’t think i can handle another year in Davis. But i definitely don’t want to give up my education since this is what i want to do. What are my chances of getting into LBSU? Especially with a 2.97 GPA?
What other options can i take?? At this point I’m open to anything, i just don’t want to stop going to school. I can’t handle being another or two quarters here. It’s been too much on me mentally and all aspects of life. I’ve tried everything over the years and honestly, this place isn’t for me and never will be.
I think you should maybe see a school counselor or actually discuss what’s going on with someone before transferring. I don’t think your job prospects as an engineer are going to be good at most CSU’s except the Cal Poly’s and maybe CSULB, but your GPA isn’t the greatest, so I don’t know if you’d be able to get in.
I agree with @CalDud’s advice on seeking help with a counselor. Whatever is going on in your situation may not be resolved by transferring to another school.
Regarding your chances, make sure you meet the CSU “Golden four requirements” before transferring since the UC GE’s are not the same as the CSU’s. The difference is you need on Oral Communication (Speech) course to meet the CSU GE criteria. Also be aware that UC and CSU courses do not always articulate well, so you may not get credit for several courses.
Based on your current GPA, CSULA would be the most realistic option. CSUF perhaps, but I think that CSULB and CPP will be tough.
I wish you the best and hope you end in a better place for you.
It’s just the environment here and have gone through personal issues here where it has made it really hard over the year to be here. It’s really hard mentally and it is affecting my school work since I’m not as motivated as i wa before. Well all i know is i want to go back to SoCal where I’ll be near home and near a lot of family. Which is something i feel right now after a really tough 3 years here.
I’ve seen a school counselor not within my major, but from the counseling services here. I’ve brought it up and just have said this isn’t my place. I tried forcing myself this year but it’s just been too much on me and just want to go home at this rate. I want to continue my education, i love major, it’s i just don’t want to stop.
@CalDud i have discussed this matter with a counselor before and i haven’t gotten much. It wasn’t aomeome within my school of engineering but an actual counselor from counseling services. I know this place isn’t for me, since i constantly feel demotivated, and not down. I thought this year would be different and forced myself but it hasn’t. I don’t know what to do at this point since i said i can’t handle another quarter here.
So you’re saying i possibly won’t get in? What other options can i take then? Because I’m honestly lost
With a sub 3 GPA, you’ll need to be looking at the less competitive CSUs. In So Cal, CSULA, Channel Island, San Bernardino and perhaps San Marcos are probably your best shots. Apply to a bunch and see what happens… .
Many schools require that a student attend for 2 years in order to get a degree. If you haven’t done so yet, check with any school you are applying to and see if they have any such requirement. Perhaps if you stay in the UC system it will be OK but best to check in advance.