Unsure where to transfer

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Hello, I’m trying to transfer out of Cornell, and my options are Reed, Whitman, and Cal Poly Humboldt. I’m from rural CA and I didn’t like how high-pressure and career-prep focused Cornell was, I think I’d be happier at an lac. I would be in my sophomore year but I’m on a leave of absence. I visited all of my options but I’m still unsure. I partly wish I could go to a UC.

I want to major in biology and study other things across the board like music. I like Reed’s and Humboldt’s locations more than Whitman’s, but a few things are making me hesitate about Reed. I don’t know anyone at Reed to ask these things, so I thought I’d ask here. What are some of your favorite classes you’ve taken?

does it feel like high school or a suffocating size compared to a big school?

I don’t want to suffer and struggle with academics like I did at Cornell, can you skim and still engage well in class, and get off campus a lot? I like how Reed is unique, but I’m not sure I’d fit in with the people there.

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Ask Reed to speak with a student ambassador or a student in your major that you can ask more questions. People say it’s a fit school so it’s good that you note the risk.

Technically Humboldt, by its name, is not an LAC but has many majors.

Best of luck

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Based on Reed’s reputation for an intense academic environment, it sounds to me like you are right not to just leap into it. Asking to talk to a current student or two is a good idea.

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