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Transferring to a new college -
February 11th 2013, 04:08 PM
So, soon enough I will have enough units to transfer to a four year university and I am trying to figure out what university I should transfer too. There is a four year university in my home town and if I went there I would save quite a bit of money but I don't know if I would be happy at this university. There are three other universities that I am thinking of transferring too but if I did so I would spend a great deal more money due to having to live in the dorms or finding another place to live etc. I realize that there are ways that I could finance this and I have been looking into it such as Stafford loans and other financial aid but I still might need to take out private loans.
I am planning on getting my Ph'D so this four year university is just one step in that direction. I guess there is a part of me that feels like staying in my home town would be the smart thing to do but I am not sure if it is the right thing to do. I feel like I am at a standstill here and as though I need to get out. I know there are no guarantees in regards to moving away but I also feel like these other universities would help me broaden my horizons whereas the university in my home town will not. However, I don't know if it is worth it especially when I will, most likely, transfer, somewhere as soon as I am able to do my graduate work.
This is something that has been on my mind for awhile and while I know no one can tell me what to do thoughts, suggestions etc would be greatly appreciated. I don't really have any family I can talk to about it because none of them are all that receptive.
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