It\u2019s hard to ignore when something doesn\u2019t feel right. It could be that where you\u2019re living hasn\u2019t cracked up to what you thought it\u2019d be. Or, that you want to study a different subject. Maybe it\u2019s the values and culture of your school\u2013and that they don\u2019t feel as close to yours you\u2019d like. Whatever your reason for transferring schools might be, it can feel daunting to do it. But, it\u2019s all okay and way more common than you might think.<\/p>\n
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1. Subject<\/strong><\/p>\n Maybe what you\u2019re studying isn\u2019t what you thought it\u2019d be? You might have changed the industry you want to join post-major. Or perhaps, you\u2019re just not loving what you\u2019re studying. Whatever the reason you want to swap subjects, you can feel reassured you\u2019re not the first, and you won\u2019t be the last, to do it.<\/p>\n 2. Location<\/strong><\/p>\n Too far from home? Too long a commute? Or maybe you\u2019ve decided to move overseas.<\/p>\n 3. Culture<\/strong><\/p>\n Not everything \u2018fits\u2019 with who we are. That\u2019s normal \u2013 and it\u2019s totally acceptable to make changes that feel more comfortable.<\/p>\n 4. Covid-19 impact<\/strong><\/p>\n What hasn\u2019t it impacted really? The virus is here to stay and we have to find ways to live with it. However, you don\u2019t have to live with the university you chose if your circumstances change unexpectedly.<\/p>\n 5. Social isolation<\/strong><\/p>\n A big part of being at uni is making friends, and sometimes, friends for life. The student drinks, being in the same boat as one another and sharing that. Not having that is a solid reason to make some moves.<\/p>\n 6. Wrong environment<\/strong><\/p>\n Like the culture of a university, maybe things feel too formal, too casual. Something doesn\u2019t feel right but you can\u2019t quite put your finger on it. Time to consider an exit strategy…<\/p>\n 7. Changing majors<\/strong><\/p>\n Where you\u2019re studying may not offer the major you want to swap to. Or you\u2019ve seen the perfect major you can\u2019t pass by at another school.<\/p>\n 8. School recognition and prestige<\/strong><\/p>\n Hey, it happens\u2013students do move for this. Though it\u2019s always good to unpick your reasons and goals for moving and make sure your uni and major matches them. Opting for a \u2018name\u2019 on your CV might look good, but the experience or course could fail to live up to your expectations.<\/p>\n 9. Low academic performance<\/strong><\/p>\n Again, it\u2019s a real reason people transfer. The school might not be performing overall and you might worry about how that reflects on you. Like moving for school recognition and prestige, the onus is really on you to pull the grades out of the bag\u2013not the school.<\/p>\n 10. Costs<\/strong><\/p>\n Totally fair. University is<\/em> expensive. <\/em>A smart move might bring the dollars you\u2019re spending down.<\/p>\n 11. International transfer<\/strong><\/p>\n You might already be studying abroad and it\u2019s not what you thought it\u2019d be. Or, you want to stretch out of your comfort zone and immerse yourself in new surroundings and their opportunities.<\/p>\n 12. Corporate or job transfer<\/strong><\/p>\n Some students work full-time and their job might take them to another city\u2013which means another university.<\/p>\n 13. Returning to complete a degree<\/strong><\/p>\n Dropping out doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t return and complete a major\u2013you can. Circumstantial or otherwise, that sometimes means finishing off at a different uni.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n If you’re feeling out of place as an international student, Hult is a diverse, welcoming environment. 90% of our students are from abroad, 141 nationalities are represented in our student body. Talk to us about transferring.<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Should you stay or should you go? This is the toughest bit as the build-up to making your decision can feel much worse than once you\u2019ve made it. Things will likely fall into place and you\u2019ll feel a lot lighter!<\/p>\n If you do decide to transfer, there is a lot to organize\u2013from the re-application, the financial side of things, and your living situation. Take it step-by-step and try not to get too overwhelmed at the process of it all. Universities have trained staff to assist you and it\u2019s their job to help you with the transition. Both your current and new uni should be supportive, and the move might turn out not to be as hard as you think.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The best thing to do is be prepared with all your results, including high school SATs. New schools will want to see that you\u2019re doing well at your current school. They\u2019ll also look for the same qualities in a transfer student as they would first-time students.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Step 1:<\/strong> Analyze your reasons for transferring<\/p>\n This is crucial and will help you build the foundations of an amazing application essay. Be real with yourself and consider the risks of moving too. Will your credits transfer over? Will you like the new school?<\/p>\n Step 2:<\/strong> Maintain consistent grades or push them up if you can<\/p>\n Once you decide to make the leap it\u2019s important to keep your grades up. Improve them if you can! You want the new college to see you as a valuable addition to their community.<\/p>\n Step 3:<\/strong> Write an incredible essay<\/p>\n A succinct essay will convince the new school why you\u2019d be the perfect student. Make it specific to the school. Why are they the right uni for you? What will you bring (that they can\u2019t possibly turn down). The thought of writing another essay might make your eyes roll, but you do need to write one as part of the application process. Allow plenty of time to think, prep, and write it and remember the reasons you want to transfer. This is a whole new opportunity to shape the future you want.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hult International Business School<\/a> accepts hundreds of students every year that transfer from other universities. You won\u2019t lose any credits and you\u2019re still eligible for scholarships. There are lots more reasons Hult makes a good option to transfer to.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s say that you\u2019re not happy with your specialization so far. Studying business at Hult is a great option as it is such a flexible degree with many career paths. If you know that you want to go into business, having a business-focused degree from a purely business school, like Hult, and a wide alumni network is a good idea.<\/p>\n Maybe you\u2019re feeling out of place as an international student? You won\u2019t at Hult as it\u2019s a diverse, welcoming environment\u201490% of our students are from abroad and 141 nationalities are represented across our student body.<\/p>\n If your move is more around location and you\u2019re looking for more freedom, Hult has five campuses worldwide open to undergraduate students. And you can rotate to multiple campuses. You can study fall and spring Boston or London and take summer electives in either of those places as well as San Francisco, Dubai, and Shanghai. You can even change your choice of campus every year.<\/p>\n If you’re feeling unsupported, like just a number among thousands of students, Hult has a personal 1-2-1 approach from application support, through to academics, careers, housing, and wellbeing.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It\u2019s hard to ignore when something doesn\u2019t feel right. It could be that where you\u2019re living hasn\u2019t cracked up to what you thought it\u2019d be. Or, that you want to…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":140,"featured_media":25716,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[145],"tags":[186,189],"yoast_head":"\nWhat is it like to transfer universities?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
What do universities look for in a transfer student?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
How to transfer colleges in 3 steps <\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nReady to make a change? Talk to us<\/a> about transferring.<\/h2>\n