where should I transfer??

Transfer Students
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<p>Here is my issue....</p>

<p>I am 19 years old and currently live in Houston, TX (have been since I was 12.) Anyway, life here is fine, but I'm a Jersey girl at heart. I grew up there and most of my family lives there.</p>

<p>I am about to graduate with an Associates Degree (general studies) this Spring semester at San Jac community college. So, here is my chance to make a change and go somewhere else. I currently want to major in elementary education whereever I transfer to.</p>

<p>Since this is my opportunity to finally try something new I am really scared I am going to make the wrong decision. I want to experience college life, therefore I think it would be best if I didn't attend a college that is mostly a commuter college.</p>

<p>I have currently applied (and have been accepted to) Rowan University in NJ and have applied to (still waiting for a decision) Richard Stockton College in NJ. From what I've read about it, Rowan doesn't seen so bad, but I still don't know. Does anyone have any opinions on these colleges or other good universities in or around NJ? </p>

<p>Cost is an issue as well (I would most likely need financial aid where ever I go) and time is running out for application deadlines! So, please respond asap! :)</p>

<p>my other option of course is to take the safe route and go to university of houston or sam houston university.....</p>

<p>thanks!</p>

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<p>Coming from an NJ resident and fellow transfer student I think you will like Rowan if you are looking for a good "college" experience, and also Philly is only 20min. away. The people I know who go there are having an awesome time and actually want stay there on weekends unlike most other NJ State U's. Stockton has a beautiful campus which is pretty much in the middle of the woods in south Jersey. Stockton has a lot of commuters but there is a good number of students on campus which are very friendly. Are you only looking at schools near South NJ? There also is Drew University, which is a little north, and Ramapo College which is a small LAC in northern NJ.</p>

<p>Have you considered Rutgers-NB, or Camden? NB is a huge school but It may be what you are looking for, Camden is smaller but in a very urban neighborhood. These are just some of the schools I know pretty well from my friends experiences, but before you make up your mind on anything be 100% sure and take up all the info about the schools you can. Good Luck!</p>