<p>Hey, everyone. Thanks for taking the time to stop by my thread.</p>
<p>I currently go to UConn, but am seriously considering transferring to Cornell next year. I know Cornell is the better school, but I am falling in love with UConn more and more each day. The people, the professors, the parties, the food. My best friend even came to spend the weekend with me here. I dread the day I receive an acceptance letter from Cornell and am torn between transferring and staying. </p>
<p>What do you guys say? Do I stay here? Or do I leave my memories behind and transfer to the better school? Does the degree really matter? Am I selling myself short by staying here?</p>
<p>This is a hypothetical situation as of now, of course. But it's something that's been going through my mind; and it's a decision I may be faced with very soon.</p>
<p>Why, exactly, do you think that Cornell would be a better place for you?</p>
<p>Is it just chasing a “higher ranked” institution, or is there a very specific reason why you would need to make a move?</p>
<p>It’s about chasing the higher-level institution (and a dream, I suppose). Since I was a child, I’ve had the dream of going to an Ivy League school.</p>
<p>There are likely more intelligent people at Cornell too. It would give me the opportunity to learn more and learn faster. I would establish better connections there too.</p>
<p>I disagree with most of what you posted in #3. While Cornell’s average intelligence might be higher than UConn the top tier at both would be comparable. I find it hard to believe you will establish better connections at a school you transfer to. And Chasing prestige is its own problem.</p>
<p>Why don’t you wait till you get in to dig too deep into it. Cornell may make the decision for you so I don’t think too much agonizing is in order. I don’t get what your friend visiting has to do with anything–that’s a puzzle. I do think you have to separate childhood desires that are only based on fantasies from adult realities. While I see how tempting a higher ranked uni is, I worry that you will leave an ideal situation behind and be unhappy starting over with making new friends and getting to know new professors. Are you meeting people and profs in your major? And what is your major?</p>