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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DC is attending UVA and not doing well. The only appeal is the in-state tuition.[/quote]

Sorry to hear this. Do you mean to imply DC is not doing well because of the large, impersonal nature of a state university?[/quote]

That's part of it. DC is not mature and socially adept compared to peers. The drinking and frat culture does not suit DC. A lot of students and professors are not cultivating a collegial environment. DC will graduate in 4 years in a marketable major but it's through sheer hard work and mostly working alone. No friends. No internships.

Obviously DC is mostly responsible for his/her own fortune. But the school didn't provide any lift.[/quote]

So why not transfer? There are literally thousands of schools out there, there’s bound to be a better fit. If it needs to be in state, W&M might be a better fit?

There is a serious work hard, party harder culture at UVA. It is not for everyone.[/quote]

This is a good suggestion.  My UVA kid never was interested in the Greek scene or the heavy drinking partying crowd.  He found his own people at UVA.  He was one of the work hard people. But if the environment isn't working (if in a Greek house, get out, obviously), then why not transfer?  I know of one of DC's friends who went back to the state of Washington after first year.  I dont know why.  But if unhappy, do apply out.  Try for W&M if grades are good. There are many smaller options.[/quote]

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