r/usu • u/Starrynight_33 • 1d ago

Thinking of transfer

Hello! I know it's only the 1st week where I am and it's sounds really wishy washy. But I currently at weber and seriously am hating it. I've been thinking of transferring to a different school next year. Would you guys recommend Utah state? I want a teaching major

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u/le_spectator_ion 1d ago

USU has a great education program, and because they're both part of the Utah System of Higher Education, transfer of coursework is pretty easy. The campus and valley vibe is nice, student resources are pretty comprehensive, and housing is usually easy to find.

Can I ask, though, why you're hating Weber State, and what year of school this is for you? If you just need a change of scenery, transferring can totally be what you need, but there might be other circumstances where switching may not make much of a difference.

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u/Starrynight_33 1d ago edited 1d ago

I'm really struggling here. It's only my freshman year but I didn't even try and see if I could apply to anywhere else. Every day is a struggle to even get up anymore. Also like I'm just completely lost

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u/le_spectator_ion 1d ago

I had a very similar experience when I started and l know how lonely it is, so know very first that you're not alone, and that there are absolutely options for you. I would suggest starting at the Weber counseling and psychological services office (https://www.weber.edu/counselingcenter/). I'm pretty sure they accept walk-ins, and I guarantee they've seen other students in the same boat and they'll be able to help you with your specific needs better than Reddit can.

I transferred to Snow for my associate's after my first semester at USU, and it was a very good move for me and made it easier to come back up and finish my bachelor's after my time down there. I had several friends take a year off-- one worked as a nanny back East and loved it, another friend taught English in Europe, and a couple friends did some military service or worked for a year or two. There are lots of good options out there, no matter what you decide.

You have plenty of time! Talk to the counseling office, find out about financial aid/scholarship requirements of transferring or taking some time off, and while you're waiting for answers, do your best to meet people and make connections where you are.

Things will work out. Sending all the good vibes to you!

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u/Starrynight_33 1d ago

Thank you so much, I actually have a regular therapist. But I'm glad to know I'm not alone in feeling like this

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u/le_spectator_ion 1d ago

I'm glad you have a therapist, that is something I definitely could've used my first year. If you do decide to transfer, USU is a great school and not too far from where you're at. And if you have mostly gen ed and prerequisite credits on your transcript, it'll be pretty easy to switch. Good luck to you!

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u/Cache-Cow Alumni 1d ago

USU’s college of education is one of the best in the country 

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u/Flimsy-Ad-5274 1d ago

So, it looks like you've posted on the U of U thread as well, and your reason given for a transfer was the "social life sucks". Or something like that.

First. If social life is your primary concern, consider withdrawing and figuring yourself out before going back to school. Maybe do college, or military, or travel and then go to college when you are ready to invest your time and money into college. USU has a good student social life, but its always what you make of it, and if its the social life for you. Salt Lake and Ogden have better over 21 social scenes. Logan, not so much.

Second: Go to a school for the quality of education in your field, in ratio to cost. WSU has lower tuition. USUs education program may be better but more cost. USU is a research school. WSU is not. Will one degree open more doors than the other. Or, if they are the same is it better to pay the lower tuition. Maybe do under grad at WSU for lower cost and then grad school at USU? Just dont pay more for social life.

Lastly, its the first week/day. I dont know your situation, but give it time. Get out there, meet people, try clubs. You'll figure it out if you put yourself out there. The great thing about college is you can reinvent yourself. Half the kids on campus dont have it figured out and are reinventing themselves.

Good luck with your education and future.

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u/Starrynight_33 1d ago

It's not just the social life I feel like I'm selling myself short a bit. Like I only picked here because I was making things easier for everyone else

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u/Flimsy-Ad-5274 1d ago

You'd need to expand on that. Is it making it easier for everyone for money reasons, or living situation, sibling in the same school/program, commute to campus and parking? Why would USU be better for your situation?

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u/Starrynight_33 1d ago

Going to weber is easier for my family since I can be at home. But I do want to move out and my parents struggle seeing the point if I'm close. I'm a commuter right now to weber and it's quite the struggle. I do also have family that teach at Utah state though. I'm giving it a year here at weber anyway I'm just looking at options.

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u/Flimsy-Ad-5274 1d ago

Sounds reasonable. I would say if you do plan on transferring to USU, look at on campus housing for at least your first year. Its a good way to connect with other students. Just be mindful of the housing and transfer student application deadlines. I think priority application deadlines can be as early as December to secure a guaranteed spot.

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u/Lucaball3r 1d ago

I got my bachelors from the U and am now at Weber state for a post-bacc program. There is no doubt that resources and activities are greater at the U, but I have been SO impressed with my professors at Weber

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u/EuphoricOnion8877 1d ago

I have a few friends who got Education degrees here, we have a great College of Education and lots of opportunities to gain teaching experience.

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u/acerbusalius 1d ago

10000000% can recommend any Education program at USU.

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u/SharpclawRDT 1d ago

Just transferred here myself from living on the east coast my entire life. I met my people and I absolutely love it here. They have an unlimited amount of student organizations for any type of niche interests you might have.

There’s definitely a family vibe to this school and I think it’s a great place to spend a quick 3-5 years of your life!