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Chelsea · 08-20-2007, 07:06 PM

Within the next 24 hours, I have to make a big decision. Do I continue on at Western Kentucky, or do I transfer to University of Kentucky. I thought I'd made up my mind to transfer, but the more I think the less I'm sure.

Going to UK would mean starting over, as a Freshman. On the one hand, it'd negate what work I did at WKU, but on the other hand, my GPA at WKU was pretty poor, and a GPA reset might help.

If I ultimately DO decide to do something that involves any sort of post-Bachelor's education (Grad school, med school, whatever) - I NEED this transfer.

But, I like WKU. I like the people. I like the campus. I actually like (most) of the professors. If I could reset my grades and stay at WKU, I would. But I can't. If I want the second chance, it'll have to be at UK.

I don't know what to do. Any thoughts?

Janice · 08-20-2007, 07:56 PM

It's unfortunate that you can't straighten everything out at WKU; however since you've stated that option is out of the question, and that you need this transfer, it seems to me that you have to go to UK. It is a shame for your wasted time put in at WKU. Still, think of how you'd feel if you didn't transfer and then decided to further your education and could not.

It's natural to feel apprehensive about such a big change. We get our comfort zones in place with people and routines that we like. Change is often scary, even good change. In the long run, you're making the right decision to transfer. You'll make new friends and find a new comfort zone. Good luck.

AllIWantIsYourClutch · 08-20-2007, 08:48 PM

I'm like the dumbest person ever when it comes to this stuff, but you can't transfer your credits from WKU to UK so you won't be technically considered a freshman? Or does your GPA go with your credits?

dawsongirl · 08-20-2007, 08:50 PM

If your GPA and any further education is important to you, then transfer.

Was your GPA at WKU so bad that a few good semesters couldn't bump it up? If that's any possibility and you think you'd be more comfy staying where you feel you fit in, then stay. But you have a friendly personality; you'll fit in at UK. I had friends at UNI and got used to it, but I'm glad I transfered to ISU. And I was scared at first (though for different reasons I'm sure, as I hated UNI and applied to ISU in October of my freshman year), but I fit in just fine.

I know that it seems like it's best to make a decision based on things like the people or the campus or the town, but you are there to learn a career and you should go where you'll come out best for what job you want to do.

What is your major anyway?

dawsongirl · 08-20-2007, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by AllIWantIsYourClutch

I'm like the dumbest person ever when it comes to this stuff, but you can't transfer your credits from WKU to UK so you won't be technically considered a freshman? Or does your GPA go with your credits?

Maybe some of them don't transfer, but I've never seen where all of them didn't.

When I transfered, only one class didn't count.

UK and WKU are both public, aren't they?

Chelsea · 08-20-2007, 08:54 PM

No no no - I *can* transfer them, I just reallydon't want to, and it'd defeat the purpose of transferring in the first place. At that point I'd have the same GPA I had at WKU (or even lower, as a couple classes were retakes), and the purpose of transferring in the first place would be to have a high GPA again.

dawsongirl · 08-20-2007, 08:59 PM

Ah, okay. Well still, if it's that important to you that you're beating yourself up over a decision, I'd transfer. If it wasn't too important and you could live with your current GPA, then you wouldn't be so confused as to what to do. You just wouldn't transfer. Especially since there doesn't seem to be any other factor making you want to flee WKU.

Sara Micelli · 08-20-2007, 09:33 PM

Seth, I thought I remembered that you brought up your gpa?

Lex Luthor · 08-20-2007, 09:34 PM

Change is scary but this change seems like it will be for the good, better to do it early and get it done right away expecially if you have to make the change eventually regardless of what you do in the immediate future

Chelsea · 08-20-2007, 09:40 PM

...and if I get up to UK, and my grades aren't that great, then that *also* defeats the purpose of going in the first place.

dawsongirl · 08-20-2007, 09:42 PM

Don't know until you try though.

And if you know what made your grades bad the first time, then you may better avoid that at UK. Study more, study with people, whatever.

Sara Micelli · 08-20-2007, 09:45 PM

Are your grades really THAT bad, though?

If your gpa is at least a 3.0, I would think that you're fine.

Chelsea · 08-20-2007, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Sara Micelli

If your gpa is at least a 3.0

Nope.

Chelsea · 08-20-2007, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dawsongirl

And if you know what made your grades bad the first time, then you may better avoid that at UK.

You mean like going to class more than once per calendar month?

Sara Micelli · 08-20-2007, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Seth

You mean like going to class more than once per calendar month?

If you feel comfortable sharing(it's fine if you don't), why didn't you go to class?

08-20-2007, 07:06 PM	#1
Chelsea Semi-retired Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Washington Posts: 5,727	What to do, what to do Within the next 24 hours, I have to make a big decision. Do I continue on at Western Kentucky, or do I transfer to University of Kentucky. I thought I'd made up my mind to transfer, but the more I think the less I'm sure. Going to UK would mean starting over, as a Freshman. On the one hand, it'd negate what work I did at WKU, but on the other hand, my GPA at WKU was pretty poor, and a GPA reset might help. If I ultimately DO decide to do something that involves any sort of post-Bachelor's education (Grad school, med school, whatever) - I NEED this transfer. But, I like WKU. I like the people. I like the campus. I actually like (most) of the professors. If I could reset my grades and stay at WKU, I would. But I can't. If I want the second chance, it'll have to be at UK. I don't know what to do. Any thoughts?
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08-20-2007, 09:33 PM	#8
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08-20-2007, 09:34 PM	#9
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08-20-2007, 07:56 PM	#2
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	It's unfortunate that you can't straighten everything out at WKU; however since you've stated that option is out of the question, and that you need this transfer, it seems to me that you have to go to UK. It is a shame for your wasted time put in at WKU. Still, think of how you'd feel if you didn't transfer and then decided to further your education and could not. It's natural to feel apprehensive about such a big change. We get our comfort zones in place with people and routines that we like. Change is often scary, even good change. In the long run, you're making the right decision to transfer. You'll make new friends and find a new comfort zone. Good luck.

08-20-2007, 08:48 PM	#3
AllIWantIsYourClutch peaceout. Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 02, 2001 Location: Illinois. Posts: 53,424	I'm like the dumbest person ever when it comes to this stuff, but you can't transfer your credits from WKU to UK so you won't be technically considered a freshman? Or does your GPA go with your credits?

08-20-2007, 08:50 PM	#4
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	If your GPA and any further education is important to you, then transfer. Was your GPA at WKU so bad that a few good semesters couldn't bump it up? If that's any possibility and you think you'd be more comfy staying where you feel you fit in, then stay. But you have a friendly personality; you'll fit in at UK. I had friends at UNI and got used to it, but I'm glad I transfered to ISU. And I was scared at first (though for different reasons I'm sure, as I hated UNI and applied to ISU in October of my freshman year), but I fit in just fine. I know that it seems like it's best to make a decision based on things like the people or the campus or the town, but you are there to learn a career and you should go where you'll come out best for what job you want to do. What is your major anyway?

08-20-2007, 08:54 PM	#6
Chelsea Semi-retired Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Washington Posts: 5,727	No no no - I can transfer them, I just reallydon't want to, and it'd defeat the purpose of transferring in the first place. At that point I'd have the same GPA I had at WKU (or even lower, as a couple classes were retakes), and the purpose of transferring in the first place would be to have a high GPA again.

08-20-2007, 08:59 PM	#7
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	Ah, okay. Well still, if it's that important to you that you're beating yourself up over a decision, I'd transfer. If it wasn't too important and you could live with your current GPA, then you wouldn't be so confused as to what to do. You just wouldn't transfer. Especially since there doesn't seem to be any other factor making you want to flee WKU.

08-20-2007, 09:40 PM	#10
Chelsea Semi-retired Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Washington Posts: 5,727	...and if I get up to UK, and my grades aren't that great, then that also defeats the purpose of going in the first place.

08-20-2007, 09:42 PM	#11
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	Don't know until you try though. And if you know what made your grades bad the first time, then you may better avoid that at UK. Study more, study with people, whatever.

08-20-2007, 09:45 PM	#12
Sara Micelli Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 14, 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,122	Are your grades really THAT bad, though? If your gpa is at least a 3.0, I would think that you're fine.