Right now I am currently a freshman enrolled at Coastal Carolina University. I haven’t been getting into trouble, I have been attending all my classes, and I have found a good group of friends on campus. Most people were pretty shocked when I told them I was transferring. They were even more surprised when I told them I was moving back in with my parents and attending the local college back home. I keep getting questions from my friends, and family. A lot of judgement has come with my decision as well. Here is a list of a few reasons why I have decided to transfer.

1. I am changing majors.

I have decided to change majors, which really shocked a lot of people. I had been set on theatre for so long. I sat through theatre classes, and I realized Elementary Education is where my heart was. I knew that I loved theatre, but not for a career. I want to help kids learn, and grow in their education. I knew that God was calling me to be an educator, and that he wants me to guide kids in the classroom.

2. I want a better life style.

I’ve really enjoyed getting to experience life away from home. I also learned that I have been eating a lot more processed foods, and unhealthy options since I have been here. I didn’t make the effort to buy healthier foods from the grocery store. Afterall I could barely afford the Kraft Mac and Cheese I was eating for dinner everyday. It was also really hard to find times to workout. I have a pretty busy academic schedule, and work schedule. Then when I actually had the time to work out, I was just too tired to get out of bed.

3. I was less involved in my faith.

My biggest concern was that I wasn’t going to church anymore. My life has been so hectic at college, I was losing sight of the most important thing in my life, my faith. I was so consumed on projects, and going out with my friends. I noticed that I wasn’t spending enough time with my Bible. I wasn’t praying as much as I used to. I was failing God, I wasn’t being a disciple he wants me to be. Once I realized I wasn’t doing what God wants me to do, I began to pray. I just prayed for God to guide me into what I should be doing with my life.

After weeks of praying, and talking to my close family and friends, I decided that transferring home was the best decision for me. I don’t regret coming to Coastal. I loved meeting new people, and experiencing new things. I am ready to go home and have a fresh start there. To anyone who is thinking about transferring, it isn’t an easy choice. For me, this was one of the most difficult decisions to make. I had a lot of tough questions asked by my family, which I appreciate them asking. It showed me that they cared, and they just wanted me to do what was best. I have had a lot of people assume that I just partied too hard and was forced to come home. Even though I didn’t really party while I was here, I knew this assumption would be made. This actually worried me for a long time, but then I realized their judgement didn’t matter. The only judgement that matters is God’s. I am ready to go home, and start at USC Upstate in January!