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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Here's what I did not factor in...and it caused me to transfer.

I went to a state flagship with a great football team in a rural area.  A big school.  It was thought of as a wholesome and fun school.  The campus was lovely and it had 150+ majors.  My aunt and uncle had gone there.  I thought it would be great.

When I attended, I quickly figured out that the Liberal Arts college was the least prestigious/least rigorous college among the set.  I couldn't find classmates interested enough in their coursework to discuss it.  Everyone around me was more interested in just getting a degree vs. getting an education.

The other thing that really was a downer was the amount of regular alcohol abuse going on.  I don't drink much and don't really care to, and hanging around with excitable wasted, vomit-prone people in loud environments is not how I make friends.  It was way too prevalent.  My dorm security was compromised due to this as well.

I took a year of straight A's and GTFO'd to the then less prestigious rival urban school where Greeks and NCAA athlete culture were less dominant. And city amenities abounded.  And I could get a single room so no messed up roommate to deal with either.

So, I'd definitely advise checking out the true social vibe if possible.  My sibling and their spouse were both offered drugs at their Ivy admit weekends.  It left them questioning whether the school was a good fit (mainly because breaking the law in front of random underage seniors you don't really know is a bit gauche as well as legally risky).  But at least they knew what to expect.  I had only been on a 1 hour campus tour and walked around for a couple hours at the school I chose.  I relied on other people's perceptions of what is "fun" and that was a big mistake.  One of the biggest I've made in life so far.[/quote]

Penn State to Pitt, huh?[/quote]

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