In the middle of one of my first college spring break, I applied to my dream college. After I was accepted, I was so excited. I was excited for something new and a breath of fresh air. Yet I had no idea what I was about to get myself into. I had no idea how different my life would be after moving from location to the other.
You may lose some of your friends.
When you don't see those people every day or talk to them every day, you tend to part ways. It sucks knowing I had lost friendships just because I moved to a different school. Yet to those people who have stuck around, they are life-long best friends.
Everyone will question your decision.
I cannot tell you how many people will ask you why you are transferring. Be prepared to give an answer. You can even steal mine with the fact I wanted to better myself. Whatever people say, just remember it is your life and not theirs.
The colleges will be different.
My old college was small and everyone knew everyone. My new college is bigger, how people act is different, and so much more. Yet I loved everything that was different. Yes, it was a culture shock at first, but sometimes that is what you need. My whole view of college changed because I realized every college is different.
You will have the time of your life at your new college.
I have found people who I know will be there for me no matter what. I have found my future bridesmaids and made the memories I never want to forget and the memories I want to forget. I had college experiences I wouldn't of had if I didn't transfer, like going to my new college's first Bowl Game.
Everything that happened after I transferred had made me into the person I am today. I will never regret transferring and the life I now have. If you are thinking about transferring, just know it is hard at first but it is all worth it.