u/1lovedolphins

I started my MPH this past fall in a new state. moved here alone and it’s not in a part of the country I see myself holding a career. my goal after my mph is to move back to the region I came from! (didn’t realize that until l moved away) I have the opportunity to transfer to another school (where I got my undergrad) it’s an in-person more traditional co-hort style program that seems to better meet my needs. also, I’ve been having mental health struggles since moving which I’ve had before, but it makes it tough to look another year in the eye here. my credits would transfer and I’d just have to do my practicum next summer but would still walk in the spring. the major hold up is that I currently have a full time job at my current university in the public health field, so I’ve been able to get more hands on experience. money is not an issue either as I’ll only be paying in-state if I transfer for the last three semesters. If I stay at my current program they will pay for a majority of it due to employe tuition assistance. The reason I moved away from my state/alma mater is because I desired experience living in a new part of the US and diversifying my network. It felt like a moment for great growth, but now I feel like I’m crumbling and scared I’ll never be able to go back to live closer to friends and family if I don’t transfer. I have decision paralysis because I love my job and supervisor (and being able to make full time salary while my MPH is paid for) but am overall not happy with the region I live in. Help please!