@somehmonggirl haha maybe, but that’s the only thing/fear preventing me from trnasferring
Seems like we are around the same age…I think our overall happiness/experience as college students is more important than finishing up some degree up quick. It seems like whichever path you choose to go Im sure it wouldn’t really make a difference in the long run 20 years from now when you are a doctor. Maybe you finish early but then regret not taking in the moment and enjoying your life as much as you could. Just something to think about, either way you’ll be fine.
I can offer you advice from your future. I graduated from a 6 year BS/MD program 29 years ago. I can recall grappling with the same issues you have raised in your post. I was headed to a much more prestigious college (Stanford) before my acceptance and often wondered if my college experience could have been much better.
In hindsight, while they may seem very important to you now, most of your concerns will have little bearing on your future life and career. If, as you say, you know you want to become a physician, stay your present course and complete your program. While your undergraduate experience may not be all you had hoped, you will have plenty of challenges as you progress through medical school, internship, residency and beyond. Look at your present college as a 2 year stepping stone and make the best of your current situation. If you excel in medical school, you will open many doors in your future career for your chosen field of medicine regardless of where you attend medical school.
Transfer would be a big gamble for you. A couple of bad grades or even a below average performance on the MCAT could jeopardize your medical career. Even with good scores, your acceptance to medical school will not be a given from any college you might attend.
Think long and hard before you transfer.
@Mevans6 Thank you!!
@mnm111 Thank you so much for your time and opinion! It is a helpful perspective. I do have a couple questions about my specific case. I will PM you!