Update on my transfer

Transfer Students
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<p>Hello,</p>

<p>I posted a few months ago, about wanting to transfer for this semester. Just wanted to update:
I actually did not transfer. I applied to two Ohio schools, which is where I'm from. I was accepted at both and offered a scholarship from one, however, I've decided to stay here at Vassar. It's hard for me to put into words "why" exactly, I've been trying to explain to myself. I suppose it's because the reason I wanted to leave Vassar was because I couldn't stand the people there, but I loved the school itself. I literally have 0 friends here, and it feels very weird as I've never had trouble making friends at home. So anyway, I decided that the people weren't a good enough reason to leave Vassar, and didn't outweigh the things I liked about it. Now that I'm back this semester, I'm surprisingly at peace with being here. I'm learning how to be even more independent that I was before. I'm learning to rely on myself. I'm getting more into my hobbies, particularly music and writing.
So I just wanted to say:
I'm staying, and so far, I'm doing great. I love Vassar, but not in a way people might expect when I tell them that. I don't have friends, and it took me a little while to realize that that is okay. I do not have to be like everyone else provided I am happy. Also, academically wise, I am also happy with my performance My current GPA is a 3.35, and I haven't been killing myself over schoolwork. However, I am a procrastinator, and do sometimes have a hard time doing homework.
Altogether, I'm alone, but not lonely, and, I wouldn't exactly say "happy", but I would say I am completely at peace over being here and with my decision.</p>

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<p>It's nice to hear someone who's made a mature, and perhaps difficult decision.</p>

<p>Best of luck :)</p>

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<p>Thanks for the update. We sound so eerily similar in our circumstance and traits. I'm glad that you were able to come to a decision. I know it must've been hard for you. I hope that I come to a decision for myself soon but I can't help but feel hesitant. I want to like the school I'm at but I honestly don't think I ever will. I think I'll just apply to the schools I'm thinking about and see what comes from there. And if this helps at all, you've made a friend out of me. ;-) Good luck with everything.</p>

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<p>If you don't mind me asking, which two schools did you apply to?</p>

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<p>Thanks for sharing your story. I feel the same way about my college--the academics are great but I hate the social scene. I think a lot of people, including me, can learn from your decision. Good luck at Vassar!</p>

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<p>I applied to Ohio Wesleyan and Ohio State.</p>

<p>acmei, by all means apply! it can't hurt, and then you'll have options.</p>

<p>Also, I think there is something about knowing that I could have left, but didn't, that figures into my feelings toward this school. I no longer feel trapped like I did last year.</p>