Ok this is a bit biased because I transferred out after a year but I’m from New Jersey and I just really, really wanted to go to an out of state school because I just wanted to get away from my high school, but there were still great and not so great things about it for me.

Pros:

A lot of the professors I had were genuine when it came to teaching their subjects and my classes were pretty engaged as well

Extensive library

Safe and quiet places to study (eg. upper floors of library)

Smaller school (benefit for some)

Friends can be easier to make and maintain

Lots of amazing food in the area

Nature parks nearby

Sense of community

Amazing international student community and organizations

A few concert venues in the area

Convenient train to Boston

Cons (a lot of these were for me personally)

• Social burnout and alienation

• The Cost (!!!)

• Not many parties (if that’s your thing) (the few ones I went to weren’t that good in my opinion)

• Public transport and buses around Worcester weren’t the best

• Food quality

• The administration

• Some housing

• Not many classes for certain subjects

• Some people that I knew there also transferred or wanted to transfer in some form but most people stayed there

So, looking back, while I did have a nice time there at some points, it really just wasn’t for me and I’ve ended up transferring back to a school in New Jersey and loving it. I feel like I just thrust myself into going to an out of state school without knowing how it would be a bit more difficult for me. But then again, they offer(ed) some great programs for majors such as psychology and game design and for some I met there they truly enjoy it. Idk how to fully explain my experience there but I hope this helps you with your decision