Help!!!! Which university should I choose

CADREAMIN
Sat, 30 Sep 2017 14:52:36 +0000

Every school has its issues, but I do understand that if a child is struggling at a school it is very difficult for the parent to see anything good about that school. The biggest thing that I have learned by having several go through college is that student life at a school is 99% determined by the student, not the school. Whether big or small, football, greek or none of that, how well a student does at any school is up to how the student takes advantage of what is offered at that particular school. I also believe how a student responds to challenges at a school - when things don’t work out well - determines how the four years go and a lot of times how they adjust later in life. Greek life has never been relevant to our family so I don’t know about any issues with it, it is not a significant part of life for the majority of SC students with only 20 something percent participating. But if important to your student and there are issues, I understand the frustration of not being able to fix it.

I do understand that old timers see USC a certain way and it is hard to change people’s opinion. The spoiled children line is passé and as old as the hills - if people use it, it shows me how out of touch they are, but I get it. If they are not there now they don’t know better.

I’m truly sorry it isn’t working out for your family. With my first at USC, I had a total love/hate thing going with the school for reasons other than yours. But it was my student’s experience, not mine. They have always been happy there. I do think if it is as bad for her as it seems for you, or you are going to feel like she is attending a lesser school and will pass on that vibe to her, perhaps transferring is a good way to go. I hope it gets better. And if we can help you navigate anything there just ask.