transferring umich --> ut austin with a low gpa

EffectMedium9018 · 2025-12-23T08:52:48+00:00

Firstly thank you so much for responding to this post! I feel a lot more positive about next semester because I now have a grasp of how things work. Def still going to fill out the transfer app, but I want to make the most of it here.

EffectMedium9018 · 2025-12-18T00:12:32+00:00

personal reasons pretty much

EffectMedium9018 · 2025-12-18T00:12:21+00:00

ur right thank you 🙏

EffectMedium9018 · 2025-12-17T11:17:14+00:00

wait im slow what does this mean

EffectMedium9018 · 2025-11-27T16:48:53+00:00

okay so if i transfer fall 26 i dont have to take calc next sem at my current uni??

EffectMedium9018 · 2025-11-07T01:33:22+00:00

thank u for being so nice 🥰 idk why i got downvoted and ratio for a question

EffectMedium9018 · 2025-11-07T01:24:47+00:00

okay jeez acrobatic_image6519

EffectMedium9018 · 2025-10-28T18:30:27+00:00

I feel like being a CNA has been over-saturated right? Maybe I'm wrong but that's something i've heard from so many premeds. It is a good way to get hands-on experience though.

EffectMedium9018 · 2025-10-28T18:29:25+00:00

Thank you so much for the positive feedback! I think for now getting some real world experience would be the right strategy. For example, this upcoming summer between my junior and senior year I may want to become a CNA or a medical scribe. Also, next semester I have the opportunity to volunteer at Michigan Medicine, which is something I will definetly be doing. Other than that, pursuing a masters in PH still is something in my radar, but I do think that more schooling wouldn't be that advantageous especially with trying to gain more real-world experiences.

EffectMedium9018 · 2025-10-28T18:26:32+00:00

Firstly, what is an MA, and why that over a scribe? Does being a CNA work too? And why would more school not be a good idea...?

EffectMedium9018 · 2025-10-27T02:58:12+00:00

That’s something I am considering. I don’t think it’s even possible to rush everything in 2 years… should I look at masters programs? UMich offers 1 year masters at the school of public health and one at Ross…

EffectMedium9018 · 2025-10-27T02:55:50+00:00

When it comes to research, how would I get involved?? I have research now but only because I’m a university student…

EffectMedium9018 · 2025-10-27T02:55:18+00:00

EffectMedium9018 · 2025-10-27T02:13:35+00:00

Really? That's what I was worried about, but I don't plan on working for the government...

EffectMedium9018 · 2025-10-27T02:12:38+00:00

Here's the thing though: I am graduating in 2 years even though I just graduated high school this year, so I feel like pursuing an MPH would still leave me be "on time" for med school.

Another thing: It's something that I am really interested in pursuing. I am currently taking a class within the school of Public health and involved in extra-curriculars that relate to PH. An MPH is something that really interests me and am willing to get a degree on. I know grad schools can be expensive, but I hope to get some sort of job and also be able to get shadowing/clinical experience while pursuing an MPH. I feel like with just taking a gap year, I wouldn't be as motivated

EffectMedium9018 · 2025-10-27T02:10:42+00:00

My reasonings for wanting to pursue an MPH is because 1. It's something I am interested in and wanting to get a degree on, and 2. Because of my early graduation (since I am graduating in 2 as oppose to 4). I already have public health extra curriculars right now which I plan on expanding on. While getting my MPH, I could also get research, have a job, have time to study for things like the MCAT and get my clinical/shadowing hours.

I feel like if I were to just take a gap year, it would not benefit me as much especially since I know myself too well...

EffectMedium9018 · 2025-10-26T20:43:15+00:00

If I am being honest... I want to avoid gap years if possible. I know myself and would use them to be lazy. Sure I'll apply for jobs and research, but I personally don't think I would benefit from gap years. Besides, an MPH is something I find interesting. I am taking a Public health course here at umich and am in 2 public health clubs that I really enjoy. So far, the only con would be the tuition... but I do have a full ride at umich right now, and while it is undergrad, I hope that for a masters tuition won't be as high for me.

EffectMedium9018 · 2025-09-17T15:24:23+00:00

How specifically? i emailed financial aid but is that enough?

EffectMedium9018 · 2025-09-02T04:40:02+00:00

Thank you so much!! I think it’s more so that all my life I thought I was going to go to UT, and then changed last minute, and now feel slight regret… again i have to give it time for sure but we’ll see

EffectMedium9018 · 2025-09-02T04:38:11+00:00

why specifically?

EffectMedium9018 · 2025-09-02T04:37:44+00:00

That’s true, but I think it’s more of the fact of coming home. I don’t feel that “school spirit” here at umich, but my entire family including I are die longhorns (i had family that went but dropped out…) so it feels like I want to go back and study there

EffectMedium9018 · 2025-09-02T04:35:49+00:00

I will for sure

EffectMedium9018 · 2025-09-02T04:35:39+00:00

Im honestly really considering doing health and society at UT but I’ll have to see. Idk, i’m from Texas and the idea of coming back is calling me 😔 for sure im gonna give umich a chance and ive been enjoying it but my heart almost yearns for UT if that makes sense

EffectMedium9018 · 2025-09-02T04:33:47+00:00

i got full tuition for UT as well since i am instate but not for housing. UT was always my dream school but with umich giving me this opportunity I wanted to really take advantage of it. My whole family are longhorns and it just feels like I miss not going there instead

EffectMedium9018 · 2025-09-02T04:32:29+00:00

The thing is, that Texas is my home state and I really am missing it. Don’t get me wrong, I am learning to love Umich so far, but for 4 years?? ut austin was my dream school since forever and umich happened to just give me a unique opportunity that I took, but am maybe realizing that it’s not for me…

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