Should you transfer schools if it's too "easy"?

Jane345
Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:32:03 +0000

OP, I looked back at your earlier posts from mid-April, in which you talked about missing a paper deadline, desperately trying to catch up at that point in the semester, and dropping a class in the fall semester (3 different events and posts). It sounds like things all worked out for you, but you had some challenges along the way during this first year, yes? (Nearly every student does, of course.)

I’m glad you are feeling more comfortable now and earned terrific grades, but you’ve gotten some great advice on how to become more challenged at THIS school. You know and like your college, and have successfully weathered some first-year bumps in the road: That’s fantastic! Before you seriously consider transferring, maybe first figure out ways to make life more interesting for you at this college, and still maintain that high GPA, and continue to be that rising star!

I would agree with the advice you have received above about not loading up on extra courses, and instead pursue more challenging classes within the same college, or research and travel abroad opportunities, or some other completely engrossing independent project, EC, or internship to keep you interested and at the top of your game. Advisors from different departments would be delighted to give you ideas, I’m sure. Faculty love to work with students like you! Best of luck.