Between a Rock and a Hard Place.

[mystikchick]

I understand it might be a difficult decision to leave your sisters behind, but at the end of the day, you have to do what's best for YOU. If you spend your life worrying about what other people think of your dreams, the simple truth is, they won't happen. If you have an opportunity to transfer to a better school that will increase your chances of success in the future and it's a dream of yours as you say, then you should go for it.

Your sisters may well be upset/angry/displeased that you're thinking of leaving, but you can sit down and talk to them about why you're planning on transferring (or applying to transfer), and explain that it's a dream of yours and leave it at that. Hopefully they do support you, but you can't do much about it if they don't.

It's not strange at all to want a better opportunity for yourself, ESPECIALLY academically, so don't demean your own aspirations. Apply, see what happens, and let the chips fall where they may. Good luck!

[Leslie Anne]

I have to agree with mystikchick who gave you great advice.

Keep in mind that the number one reason for going to college is to get an education. If you have a chance to go to a college/university that better suits your needs and will provide a better education, that should be your first priority.

A true sister or friend will want you to achieve your dreams. If any of them aren't supportive, then they don't have your best interests at heart and, as such, don't deserve your concern.

Best of luck to you!

[scbelle]

Somehow, prewired in the human condition, we always catastrophize potential situations, thinking the worst will happen, only to find out on the other side things were much better than we imagined they would be. Don't be afraid to take a chance to fulfill your dreams. If you sacrifice what YOU want in order to placate to your sisters, you will undoubtedly be filled with regret, and possibly resentment for your sisters for "holding you back." ( I use quotes here because the only person holding you back is you.) I'm sure if you explain that you have goals in life that you want to achieve, you'll find a lot more support from your sisters than you give them credit for presently. I just don't want you going through life asking the question, "What if?"