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so i think i made a mistake

by: sos

ok so this last year i transferred from a school in the north to an SEC school (very different i know) only because tuition was half the price (i absolutely loved my last school though) and picked my current school because first, it's cheap, easy to get into and also had my sorority here, and dont get me wrong this school is known for being fun (your typical large southern school) and I have had fun here but im slowly starting to realize I maybe schould've looked else where I just dont think the people here are my best fit and I say this because I recently saw Boulders tutition isnt far off from what im paying now and also has my sorority (which isnt a huge deal for me but defs helps when you go somewhere not knowing anyone) so yeah im becoming really regretful....Im more than likely going to stick it out bc who transfers twice lol...but yeah I guess im just looking for opinions of anyone who knows what the sec is like and there opinion of it compared to boulder?? thanks

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#1  by: Hi   
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I'm sorry to hear that you don't like your new school, i don't know what to say about CU but I'm curious to see what other people do as I'm also a northerner at a very southern state school and I'm transferring next year as I can't stand it. I don't know if it'll be boulder yet but it's definitely on the table. And if I was you, I would definitely try to find somewhere I could be happy instead of just sticking it out: I'm assuming you'll be a junior next year, and plenty of people transfer as juniors so you should be fine!

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#2  by: sos   
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wow so glad there is someone on the same boat as me but are you in a house there? and what is it that you dont like about it there? Im curious if we have the same dislikes about the south haha

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by: LmaoDec 4, 2017 1:44:34 PM

Well if you aren't actually from the south we very well might. I'm not in a house here, but I'll be transferring as a sophomore so I was thinking about rushing at my new school. And since I go to a state school i just feel left out, like everyone has family and connections and I don't, which wouldn't bother me if i felt like I fit in culturally but I just can't do the "southern" thing if you know what I'm saying. I didn't like that my school was in the middle of nowhere and dependant on greek life for a social life, and it wasn't a very good school for my major at all. It just all seemed very preachy and judgy, which I didn't like. And our tailgates were pathetic. Hope that helps lol and I wish you the best!

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#3  by: Also need help   
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Ok I found this thread super interesting bc I am now choosing between a southern school and cu if anyone has any insight to either and just your over all opinion that’d be great!!

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by: Hey!Dec 13, 2017 11:18:06 AM

Well I only have experience with my school, which was a large state school and probably very different than smaller southern schools like Wake or Emory, but depending on who you are I don't recommend it at all. I think it's easier for guys to move down south than girls, who kind of have to face a very judgy culture that just seems pointless to me. It's all about hooking up with guys from the 'right cities' and being in the 'right sorority' or organization, and when it comes to greek life your hometown/recs/legacy could end up being much more important than your personality. There's still a lot of pressure to be 'classy' and a lot of S.lut shaming from people whose actions are just as bad. There's definitely some positives, like all the school spirit and cute little downtown areas that a lot of southern schools have, but a lot of girls get caught up in the idea of going south without realizing that they may be immediately barred from a lot of groups (not just sororities) on campus because they don't have the right connections, especially at schools where 70%+ of the student body is from the same state. Of course you may find a school with a different environment, especially if it's smaller, but this is my general observation from going to a state school and talking to people from others. Good luck with your decision!

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#4  by: Also need help    
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Wow thank you so much that helps a ton! And do you still attend the southern school if so how’s it been for you personally then?

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by: Hey!Dec 14, 2017 8:28:25 AM

I don't, I'm actually on this page because I'm thinking of transferring to CU! I don't mean to make it sound overly negative because there's definitely good aspects to big southern schools, but I think those are what most Yankees (yes they really use that word) already know and they aren't prepared for the culture shock/ preachiness of the campus. For me personally it's been ok, I have some great friends and go out a lot but I just hate being in the middle of nowhere where nothing is really going on if there isn't a football game. Hope I could help!

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