<p>I transferred from Syracuse to LMU and I pretty much made the exact same mistake in selecting a college again, but it feels worse because there are even less “like-minded” people at this school than at Syracuse. The only positive parts about this school is that I am near home so I still have a lot of friends around that attend surrounding schools, and I commute, so I have a car (albeit the morning commute is 1.5 hours). That said, it’s kind of put me in a place where I don’t interact with anyone on campus aside from class and whatever ECs, which is fine because none of the people I have interacted with (including other transfers) have similar interests. Also, the art classes here aren’t really great, and I find that the critiques are far, far too easy, and I really dislike living in California (drought and heat).</p>
<p>I keep resisting art/liberal arts college, even though that is likely where I will be challenged and belong. I’ll definitely be surrounded with more like-minded people. They were always my first choice (SAIC, Pratt, etc.), but I always went with the safer, cheaper bet. Of course, I think there’s a stigma with it, but maybe that’s a complete delusion. Anyway, circumstances have me trying to acquire my degree ASAP (Spring 2017), but I don’t know if I can stand another semester, let alone three more years. I’m not a great student, but I’m not awful (3.2, and I try to stay involved).</p>
<p>My other option was TESC, and I just emailed them asking if I could enroll Winter 2015. I opted out because I had the “prestige” delusion, but I reckon it doesn’t matter anymore because I plan on going to graduate school anyway. Of course, I am having my doubts, but I had such a wonderful experience on my visit there, and the class I sat in on engaged me (I reckon that’s the liberal arts format). I guess I am just trying to weigh out my options before I make any rash decisions.</p>