Considering Transferring, Lost, need help/guidance ASAP please

cthomas2
Fri, 31 Jul 2015 17:02:52 +0000

I would like to apologize before hand for my grammar, punctuation, and writing style. I have sever ADD and currently stressed out about the future. Would love some help, support, guidance, opinions, anything and everything!

Little Background: Went to a rigorous Chicago public school and graduated with a 3.89 GPA. Un-medicated with ADD, barely studied outside of class, never read textbooks. Honestly was a miracle I did so well. I only excel at in class discussion, presentations, and written assignments. Terrible test taker and multiple choice tests are my worst enemy. Accepted The University of Iowa for my Undergrad.

Freshman year: Huge adjustment in how to learn and study. I actually had to read, take notes, and discussion sections are only once a week per class and none really talks except for the TA. I was an open major student and took general education courses. I rushed a fraternity for social life and roomed with two friends from high school (bad idea). I studied more than I ever studied and partied less than the average Freshman due to already getting partying out of my system living in Downtown Chicago. Found myself becoming depressed but wasn’t aware and pushed myself to keep going. Ended the first semester with a 3.66 GPA which I was proud of but not happy considering how much time I applied. Second semester I took more general educations and some pre requisites for my new major, Pre-Business. Depression was increasing without my knowledge and I was beginning to burn out. I studied more and went out less than the previous semester which killed me. I hated my freshman year, I hated the school, I didn’t even do well in my classes accept for math and psych. I now have a 2.84 GPA coming from a 3.66. Do the math and you will notice I didn’t do well at all.

Currently: I want to leave Iowa badly. I think spending another 9 months and $32k in debt is not a smart idea. I dropped the fraternity and would go back with maybe 2 friends. I want to transfer to a school I belong to and that I excel in academically and socially (by the way before college I was and am I very social person that knew everyone in high school not to brag). I’ve been leaning to get out of the midwest and go either West Coast or East Coast but I can’t seem to find anything in my price range or GPA transfer range.

My requirements: no more than $40k a year, urban(ish) community, Liberal arts or liberal arts vibe, good education, and I would accept a community college as well if they have good transfer University options.

Thank you