transferring colleges
Tips for ESL Students - 6 Considerations to Take Into Account before Transferring Colleges
Even if you thoroughly analyzed your college options before choosing the one that you considered best, once you arrive there you may discover that it is not what you thought it would be.
You may be too homesick to focus, or feel out of place, or your financial situation is not what you expected, and you are now seriously considering transferring to another campus.
This is a valid move; however, before you make up your mind, check these 6 considerations, to avoid bumping into the same rock twice:
1. Do your homework
This is, research the college you are considering, but first, identify what it is in your current college that makes you unhappy. Make a list of what changes will make your current college life more enjoyable and make sure your new option meets them all. It will be truly frustrating to transfer only to find you feel the same.
2. Pay it a visit
We mean, visit the new campus. College campuses are very different one from another, and you have to make sure the new layout fits your needs and likes. Some are enclosed and tight facilities while others have ample green space and distance between buildings; some are located in big cities and others in small towns. What do you prefer? Go see if you can picture yourself living there.
3. Be open to change
You better consider that you may have to reorganize your graduation schedule if you transfer. You may find it difficult to transfer some of your credits; you may need to take summer courses or more subjects during the semester to catch up and graduate on time. This will be easier if you are transferring within the same state and between public universities, because these work under the same curriculum.
4. Gather everything you need
You must have transcripts and course descriptions for all of your courses ready, because these are decisive for you to transfer as many credits as possible. You can find these in the guidebook you used upon registering for your classes or in the college’s website.
5. Get oriented
Before beginning classes, attend a transfer student orientation session. It will help you immerse yourself into college life and is a great opportunity to meet other students. In some of these sessions, the college also gives assessment testing specific to that university, so make sure you find out exactly what is expected of you when you attend.
6. Check out the surroundings
College life is not just about attending classes inside campus, you have a lifestyle, and you have to make sure the college’s surroundings provide everything you need. For example, if you are taking ESL lessons, find out if there’s an ESL school nearby, if it fits your needs, or if the college offers one. Check out the social scene: does it fit your style? Are there exercising options you like? Well, you get the point. Extracurricular activities are as important as your curricular ones, and it is recommended that you achieve a balance in your student life. Thus, pay close attention to what your new college can offer, and expect to be impressed.
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