When a student attends college, everything might seem like all sunshine and roses. However, as time goes on, pressures start to take its toll. That college might not seem perfect for you again like it did in the beginning. Just remember this: It’s OK to want to transfer.
The thought goes through almost every college student’s mind. Everyone has their doubts, but some are more severe than others. While you might have thought that your school is perfect, it’s OK to think it isn’t anymore.
Here’s my advice to you: If your school isn’t living up to your standards, then switch. You’re the one paying for your schooling, the highest level education possible. If you’re not happy with what you’re getting, then take your money somewhere else.
It’s not a bad thing to want to transfer. Don’t listen to the pressure from your friends at school that “you’ll be leaving” them all alone. That’s not on you. You’re not the one that should be faulted for wanting to go somewhere else.
You shouldn’t feel bad for wanting to try something new. I’ve thought about transferring, but not because I don’t like Cal U. I really like it here, but I’ve always wanted to try something and go somewhere new. That’s not a bad thing. Getting out of your comfort zone and wanting to experience something different shouldn’t be faced with criticism. It should be faced with well-wishes and positivity!
Transferring isn’t a bad thing, and neither is the thought of transferring. It should be a positive experience. Looking up a college for the first time was such an exciting experience! Why not relive that experience if you want to try something new?
It’s OK to want to do new things, experience new places and go out of your comfort zone. For those who ever think about transferring to go back close to home, that doesn’t make you a wimp, it makes you someone that just wants to be around a familiar setting. Don’t let negative comments push you away from doing what you want to do.
If you want to experience something beyond what you have so far, then do it. Nobody is stopping you, and nobody should try to stop you. College is all about feeling different things out and experiencing people and things, after all.