I actually heard back from one of the public schools I applied to last night and the feeling of joy that overcame me is making me realize that I need to first wait to hear back from all the schools, but also to not go into something with an “escape plan” in mind. I have no idea where I will end up and in turn if I will like it there, so it is most definitely wrong for me to plan to transfer, especially this early on.
I appreciate everyone’s insight and help, but I’m definitely going to take things one step at a time, from here on out.