Would concern over safety be a compelling reason to transfer?

Transfer Students
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<p>Safety isn’t the main reason I want to transfer, but it is part of the equation. I go to school in an urban setting, and the police force is really weak. I know several people who have been mugged/attacked and I’ve been in several close calls myself. It’s not like I’m constantly in danger, but I do start feeling uneasy if I have to walk home by myself and if I need to stay out past sunset and little things like those. </p>

<p>I don’t know if I should include this in my transfer essay because it might seem trivial or come off as me complaining and being a whiner. Thoughts?</p>

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<p>I would say do not list that as a reason. There could be plenty of other places to transfer to if safety was a reason.</p>

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<p>I personally wouldn’t mention it. I don’t really have a reason, it’s just not something I feel that I’d do.</p>

<p>I understand your pain, though. I do NOT feel safe at my community college and I’m very eager to transfer.</p>

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<p>If you are transferring from an obviously high crime to a much safer campus, then I don’t see why you shouldn’t include this among your other reasons for transferring. It’s no less important than many of the reasons often cited: different student vibe, different part of the country, etc.</p>