Transfer Student: Elementary Education Major

Snowybuny
Wed, 24 May 2017 16:00:24 +0000

Hello!
I just finished my first year at Rhodes College and I don’t think it’s a good fit for me. I don’t like its ‘work hard play hard’ culture and am looking for a college that is more relaxed.

My college transcript is a bit of a mess because I had to take a medical leave during the first semester. My GPA is probably about a 2.5 and currently I only have 16 credits. This semester was very challenging for me because I was pressing charges against someone who assaulted me. My GPA in high school was in the mid 80s I believe and I got a 32 on the ACT. I know these grades make things harder for me, but I’m determined to spend next semester at Rhodes trying to boost my GPA so hopefully it will go up.

My priorities are:
-Strong elementary education program
-Liberal Arts College
-Generous financial aid for transfer students
-Urban environment preferred but not required
-Reputation for community service.
-Liberal, I’m not straight and I want to feel accepted.

I’m not opposed to religious schools as I’m Episcopalian, but I do want a school that attracts diversity. I’m especially looking for schools with socioeconomic diversity, currently I feel alienated at Rhodes because of how many wealthy people there are.

Two schools that caught my eye were Beloit in Wisconsin and Loyola Marymount in California. I don’t have personal experience with these schools though so I would like input from others. Also my mom would prefer that I don’t go further west than Memphis so Loyola Marymount may not even be an option…

Thank you all in advance for any help you can provide!