Is there a big difference between transfer students in college and those fresh from high school?

[Anonymous]

In my experience those who went to community college first then transferred into a better university seem different from those who went to the university straight from high school. Transfer students seem less confident, more grown up (have many tattoos worked jobs and more) and even more stingy. They don’t seem stupid but definitely are weirder lol. Not hating on them but I’m not a fan of folks who are saying they are like the same bc in my opinion they are so different!!

[Anonymous]

Hummm... Interesting question. I was a transfer student back in the day. I'll admit that I was a little bit different than those who were not. I worked at a job while going to community college, before the University, and I was exposed to a lot of not so middle class people. (Not saying that is bad at all but it helped me be more rounded.) A lot of those who I knew in community college were not as strong academically and it gave me a sense of "we are not all the same". Over all I would say that I was less sheltered than most of the people who I knew who came in right from high school. I remember one student telling me "how stupid" her roommate was. Then I told her that if she was stupid, she wouldn't have even been there. Anyway, it gave me a different perspective.

[BeMuse]

They are financially more responsible being that the same courses for general education are half price at community/state colleges. Being that they take factors like that into consideration, they are likely smarter and more motivated in life. In general they are likely more mature adults that are goal oriented.

[BeMuse]

They are probably less likely to party and more likely to study.

[Asker]

If money is the excuse or issue they weren’t smart to begin with

[BeMuse]

Nah, you’re the dull bulb in the room. People that make a lot of money, spend it wisely...

[Asker]

It’s more like students receive financial aid and may get their education for free

[Asker]

As for those wealthy folks... well, if they are putting money towards (private) education that’s an investment right there. Otherwise you are greedy / confused / doubtful. Up to them to put in effort to learn and honestly school is what you make it

[BeMuse]

The smartest guy in the room isn’t the one with the highest grades...

[little_rose]

I'm considered a transfer student eventhough I directly went to university after highschool and I'm friends with some mature students. I wouldn't consider myself or any of them weird.

If anything, they're more responsible and hardworking than the younger, regular students. Sometimes I like them better but that's just personal preference... I've always gotten along better with people older than myself.

I think you should maybe have a more broadened perspective, not just about this but in life in general. I feel like maybe you need to grow a little. Afterall, that's partly why people seek tertiary education.

[JamieLoves]

LOL.. what nonsense..
Sounds as if you think that you’re something special.

[Asker]

These special people are indeed different as they know early on to take on challenge and be prepared

[Anonymous]

I don't know. I went to a college that didn't take transfer students.

[Poppykate]

Wow, what a narrow view of the world you have!

[Asker]

U were probably a transfer lol

[Poppykate]

Nope. But perhaps you need to remove your head from your ass, as it’s restricting your view of the world. 🤔

[Leavesbound]

Sounds like you are spoiled and privileged.

[mistixs]

Well they're older