EtienneSAI
First I would like to say that I am very sorry that you had to endure such a predicament. No one should have to go through what you have suffered.
Now as far as the advice, I think that the major factor in your decision will be how extreme your discomfort is. I say this is for two reasons: 1)As you have stated, you have a very strong support system in place at the school and 2)You just have one more year. Both of these things are good reasons to remain at your current school, because although there is a chapter of your sorority at Ithaca, the will not know you like the ones on your campus do. Because even if you transfer, that won't make the rape vanish and so support will still be an important factor. If you feel as though your academic pursuits have been compromised or that your safety is continuing to be compromised than by all means transfer right away.
I can not pretend to know what you have gone through. And such as it is, my advice might be totally worthless because of this. Once again, I am sorry that you have had to endure this. Just one more thing, if you are not seeing someone about this, perhaps you should consider that as well. Maybe they could help you reconcile some of these feelings that you are experiencing.
P.S. I posted this openly, because if there are others who have had similar experiences--but do not want to reveal it for whatever reason--it would be beneficial for them to read this as well.
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