Transferring from Ivy League

rachel9742
Mon, 10 Jan 2005 13:27:12 +0000

I am currently a bioengineering student at Rice and am very seriously considering transferring to UMD. My reasons for transferring don’t really have anything to do with academics (I have a good 4.0 gpa) but more with the social scene and intense/unhealthy atmosphere I find at such a competetive school. I find that I have no time to pursue interesting extra-curricular activities because I’m always studying- and I wouldn’t mind being a bit closer to home/friends as well.

Why are you considering transferring? It’s funny- my entire family thinks I would be making a horrible decision if I did transfer, but I think I would be happier in general (and who can argue against that?) What kind of school are you looking to transfer to and how do your parents feel about it?

Hope all goes well!

Rachel