Transfer Dilemma

RageRoolz
Sat, 05 Jun 2010 18:26:26 +0000

it isn’t the schools fault if you become depressed. Real depression is not context sensitive. Be honest with yourself here. Almost any school can have the balance of social life/academic or whatever it is you are looking for. That is an issue you need to address yourself. Anyway, as far as the schools go, you have to play it my ear. That is what sucks about wait lists. You are on their time line. It seems to me that Cornell makes much more sense. Cheaper and a guarantee spot in your field of interest. The mid semester thing is all in your head. It isn’t like it is that much easier to make friends just because it is the start of the school year. Is it easier to meet people?Sure, but making acquaintances is not making friends. It isn’t hard to make friends. Be yourself, find people with similar interests and values and I know you will find yourself in a clique of like minded people you can relax and have a good time with. You can do that anywhere. It sounds silly, but the easiest way to make friends is to be…friendly. Talk to people, see what is going on around campus. It isn’t like you need to join the party scene to meet new people and make friends. I would say sort your priorities. What is the MOST important thing to you? Cost?Major?Social life?Location?

It is also pertinent to point out you have not been accepted to either of the institutions mentioned. Get in to the schools before anything else. Give yourself some options. Maybe more “social” schools as safeties?