Agree 100%. Current school was completely the wrong fit and a decision made without really knowing the schools, pressures felt to please others, not being able to visit during COVID-19, and COVID-19 protocols in 2021. The question now is how to find the right fit, especially socially, for a 23-24 year old who wants a small school.
Obviously, there are concerns that the new 4 year college might not be a good fit socially, although it does have few graduate level programs (so older population). If they attend, do well academically, could they then transfer again, if they determine that it’s still not the right social fit?