<p>I recently transferred from The University of South Carolina to The University of Virginia. I did like my old school a lot but it wasn’t as challenging academically and I wanted more. I wanted the prestige of a school like UVA. However, I already want to transfer back. I know that staying at UVA is a smarter decision, and I know that it is better for my future. But, I really just can’t stop thinking about how much I’d love to be back at USC. I am a third year transfer, so I only have 2 years left, part of me thinks it isn’t worth it and I should just stick it out at UVA. However, these precious college years are really the last of my youth and I feel they should be spent happy. I am originally from Virginia, but I had a scholarship at USC and they are virtually the same price. I know that I would be happier going back to my old school, but I don’t know if I should sacrifice that for a better degree. I could easily obtain a high GPA at USC where as at UVA it would be slightly lower I’m sure. I know that I would have a lot more fun and enjoy it a lot more at USC, and just the thought of being back there makes me extremely excited. The decision to transfer was very rash and not well thought out in the first place, it was very last minute as well. I am really at a loss, any advice would help. </p>
<p>Life is short - The difference between a degree at UVA and USC is not as great as you think. Do what makes you happy. That said, you will have to check with USC to see if the scholarship is still available.</p>
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<p>You gave up your scholarship once you left the school. You will not likely get it back if you return. Have you asked USC about this? If the scholarship is lost for good, then will your parents pay full price for USC? If not, then your question is moot.</p>
<p>Yes, classes are now harder at UVA…but that is likely because you are now in upper division classes. USC’s uppper division classes are also likely more difficult in the upper division courses.</p>
<p>Also, this idea that college is the last years of your youth is nonsense.
Maybe it’s because my parents didn’t have money, but being a single young professional with money to spend in my 20’s was more fun than being a broke college student.</p>
<p>What major/career path are you targetting?</p>
<p>I think once the student finds out that his/her USC scholarship no longer exists the question about transferring back will be gone. Instate at UVA is much cheaper than OOS at USC. </p>
<p>Besides, it has only been a month of school…give UVA time. There’s a gazillion kids who would love to have UVA as their instate school.</p>
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Sounds like history is repeating itself to me. Classes started the end of August at UVA, yet you’re already ready to chuck it. It will take time to meet new friends, get familiar with the school and area, etc. </p>
<p>But since you asked for advice, apply to transfer back. It won’t be until next Fall anyway, and by the spring when you need to decide whether to go or not your opinion of UVA may have changed, and if not then you go back. </p>