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Signs You Should Transfer
Ryan Uricks, Fastweb
January 23, 2008
The dream school for one student is a nightmare for another. In less horrifying terms, attending a particular school didn’t turn out the way you wanted. Sometimes transferring to another school is the best choice after you exhausted all attempts to make it work. Here are some signs that it may be time to consider transferring to a new school.
Getting Bad Grades
This doesn’t mean that you should bail at the first ‘C’ you receive. If you are consistently receiving bad grades, no matter what the subject, you need to get help. Take advantage of on-campus tutoring or get a private tutor to assist you. If you continue to receive bad grades, then it could be a sign that the school is too demanding for you. Transferring to a school that’s more your speed can get you back on track.
Dramatic Career Change
Currently at art school and now feel majoring in accounting has better career prospects? When your long term goals demand a career change, it’s a sure sign that transferring is a good idea. If you have lost interest in your current field, you have to move on to where your passion lies.
Feeling Depressed
Brief periods of melancholy are to be expected in college, but you should really watch out for long periods of depression. Losing interest in school, feeling hopeless, and being withdrawn for more than two weeks are signs of deep depression. Meet with on-campus counselors to see if this stems from a bad college experience. If attending this school denies you achievement and success in the classroom, consider transferring to a school where you’ll be happier.
KimberlyS1116
about 2 years ago
This is why it's so imperative to do campus visits to the schools that you're interested in. Campus visits will save both yourself and your parents a lot of money, time and heartache because you all can see a "dream college" for what it really is. And if you don't (or your parents don't) like what you see on a given campus, then at least you won't be trapped there until the semester or year is over with. I say visit the campuses before you decide on a school.
sijsinger09
about 2 years ago
I agree. i plan to transfer this fall because all year I have experienced deep depression as well as losing interest in my current major. Glad im just a freshman which means i will spend more time at my new school. I believe people should follow their heart and pick a major that they love and have a great passion for.
vmmiranda
about 2 years ago
I agree with you all. I really don't want to be at the school I am attending but thank goodness I can take online classes til I graduate then I'm outta there. I currently attend a community college where the classes are 30+ plus students and it's really hard to concentrate and participate.
gpressle
about 2 years ago
i agree if you are extremely unhappy at the school you are at maybe you should give another school a try.this time evaluate what is really important for you when it comes to an educational environment
BerthaV10
about 2 years ago
Looks like I gotta go! I'm only here because my parents don't think I should leave. They think I have to be here and I feel like I'm doing what they want and not what I want.
JasmineP152
about 2 years ago
yeah i would transfer if the school that i go to doesn't fit my needs.