I can't figure out what to do, please help

ShenVal18
Sun, 02 Jun 2019 15:43:02 +0000

However, it is the exact opposite school than the one I wanted to go to.

@123234ed This stood out to me. What is the school you wanted to go to? Were you not accepted? What made you want to go there?

As others have asked - did you visit VT and attend a presentation from the engineering department? Who’s funding your tuition? Have you found a roommate, signed your housing contract, etc,?

All medium to large Div 1 state schools are going to have at least one flagship athletic team. I wouldn’t consider that to mean they glorify a sport though. The dynamic between student athletes and their classmates in a university setting is dramatically different than what I imagine you may have experienced in a small high school setting. That said, plenty of students don’t go to the games and there are lots of activities to spend time on.

There are both rec and club level tennis teams/activities, and pretty much a club for most everything. Don’t sweat the “my high school graduating class was small” - our student’s graduating class was about the same size. VT students (especially incoming freshman who are all in the same boat) seem to be a pretty inclusive, welcoming bunch from our experience. And they love it there, whether they are football fans or not.

Large GenEd class sizes during your freshman year are the norm at state schools.

If finances aren’t an issue it might be worth it to give it a go. I’m not sure what a year at a CC would do to change your perspective or concerns about VT. If however you’re not sure you are ready for being away at college, then choosing a CC initially is a great option. I would only caution you that Tech is probably going to be getting tighter than they already are re: transfers, especially into Engineering.