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Today’s Discrete Math class got me thinking, of how to weight my options on whether or not I should stay or leave – for the better. However, after giving some serious consideration for 2 weeks now, I figured I needed a lil’ more input? Obviously, I would love to hear from you guys, too. Thus, I would really appreciate if you could let me know what you think of my idea?
Stay at OC
Pros:
• Better study environment
• More “relational” study between lecturer and student
• Faith based curriculum
• Closer social relationship
• Higher local job opportunity
• Good scholarship deal (need to work)
Cons:
• Distractions from various output affect grades
o Talon
o Social
o Possibly RA, too?
• Blooming school fees with continuous fall-back on Ringgit Malaysia
o Work – study is not an option as work = time
I have to say that even though I’m getting scholarship from various sources, it requires time and effort – as much as I enjoyed it. Through recent weeks, I believe the effort and time spent I put into all that “distractions” are somehow affecting my grades and I’m not exactly sure if it’s a good thing as the fact remain that – it is NOT part of my major.
Transfer to OSU
Pros:
• Slightly cheaper tuition fees – without working + academic scholarship
• Better job opportunity internationally (common “bigger school = more prestige” concept)
• More freedom (implication of independent)
• More focus (not much distraction – in terms of working while studying)
• Bigger school – experience more about LIFE.
Cons:
• Exposed to all sort of social temptations
• Transportation issue – too big of a town
• Minimal spiritual influence
• Non-transferable Bible credits
• Almost as if starting from scratch (socially & academically)
To begin with, it’s my initial plan to transfer at my junior year. However, not all plans are perfect. As soon as I know that some of my credits are not transferable, I had to act quickly and that just means now. Financial issue is probably my primary goals. Not that I'm poor or anything close to that, but I believe if I have a chance to achieve my full degree abroad, my younger brother - Julian - should equally have the same opportunity given when the time comes.
Anyways, I’ve to admit that I’m very much torn between the 2 as life at OC is just unexpectedly good! Everyday is a good day despite the pressure. The people you’re with are just encouraging in everyway. Not to mention the spirit and willingness to assist and help is simply remarkable - people from Wishing Well to Outreach to people from MMRC. All I’m saying is… I’m content and it sure seems like I don’t feel like leaving the comfort zone.
I’ve more or less made my choice but until I’m done thinking, I believe there’s a likelihood that I might just go.
I would love to know what your thoughts are and whether or not my perception is right. As again, before I came to OC, I never imagined what it might be. So, with that being said, I’m leaving room for doubts and who knows, things might turn out positively OR negatively unexpectedly?
McJammy ~~~~out!
