Do I regret transferring from Cornell University to Northwestern University? #transferstudent

I think that most people’s biggest fear when transferring is that they’ll regret their decision. This was in fact my biggest fear, and it still is to a certain extent. Therefore, I'm going to walk you through the ups and downs I've faced as a transfer student and reveal whether or not I regret transferring from Cornell University to Northwestern University.

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[Lee-S]

Sorry you had to deal with that, it must've been annoying. Hearing this made me look at my own behavior, I'll try to be more mindful with others when having conversations like these. People make these type of big decisions because they know it's what's best for them and that's all that matters. Congratulations on the acceptance to the masters program, that's amazing!

[leelandzhang_tianyu]

Thank you for the video! I just recently transferred from UCLA, about to start my first quarter at Northwestern in a couple of weeks and I've also been asked the same question quite often, my mentality is the same :).

[imdva]

I don't go to Northwestern, but I do go to a school nearby, and I'm glad that you didn't let anyone get to you about your decision. Ivies definitely aren't the end all be all and I wish more people would stress that!!! I'm so happy that you found a school that is great for you <33 Hope you do amazing things in the future!

[christinaliu]

So glad that you're happy here queen!! Inspirational as always

[bardiakhosravi]

This video is super helpful, thank you for sharing. I am in a similar situation and these experiences are very valuable and educational!

[lukeshimizu]

hey Lucy, I have been watching your transfer tip videos religiously as I've been working on my own transfer app to NU lol. Idk if you can answer this (my regional admissions officer has not gotten back to me on this question), but i'm curious about how exactly admissions officers know that they have my high school materials still, and how/if they know I got waitlisted previously. I was waitlisted last year and received an email about waitlisted applicants experiencing a higher than average rate of admission. How do NU admissions know that they have my old file? And does being waitlisted previously actually give transfer applicants somewhat of an edge? Thanks for taking time to look at this question and I really hope you keep creating videos they are awesome!!

[XYLiu-fkeo]

I'm going to start pursuing a BS degree in material science and engineering in fall 2023, and I'm a bit curious how you are able to earn a BS/MS combined degree. Can you talk about your thought process, the program's requirements, and the application process, please?

PS: Your videos have been an important guide for me as an incoming first-year NU student, and I really love the honest & direct way you talk about your experiences & thoughts. Thank you :-)

[aw]

My daughter is deciding between NU and UCBerkeley. She likes both schools maybe NU more. Any suggestions are welcome.

[shujayethossain]

Hi
Does NU offer a generous scholarship to transfer students?
Thank you!

[shakurbarnes]

can you please a video on why you chose computer science and not the health major you were in

[samlee]

When people asked why you transferred from Cornell, I don't think they were questioning your decision. They were just curious why you transferred to a peer school given what you had to give up, as you mentioned in the video. I bet if the reverse happened and you transferred from Northwestern to Cornell, you would probably get the same question often.

[lalv]

Can I ask what do you expect from high schools??