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3rd May 2019

Why Go To A Smaller University?

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Smaller classes:

If you prefer smaller, more intimate college class settings, small universities are the way to go. With fewer lecture halls and more discussions, small universities usually keep the class size below 50 students. You’ll have more opportunities to ask questions, get involved in the discussions and get to know your classmates. In a smaller class, professors have the opportunity to learn more about their students. Likewise, students will find their teachers more accessible and can get assistance when they need it.

You'll have more opportunity for one-on-one contact with your professor:

At the big universities, your professor may just be a speck in the distance, someone you would never dare approach. But at small universities, you will get to know your professors and they will get to know you as well. You often will get better advising than you would at a larger university and this professor will actually know you when the time comes for getting a letter of recommendation for graduate school or for an employer.

Closer Evaluation of Your Work:

College writing is not the same as high school writing, and it may take some time to transition into. Without the overcrowded classrooms of larger schools, the professors at small universities are able to pay closer attention to each individual student and help them do just that. The feedback you’ll be getting on your work in small universities is likely to be more personal and in depth.

More Freedom:

Smaller universities are usually much more flexible in terms of curriculum. You will likely be able to construct a program based on your individual interests, rather than complete an umbrella of requirements that each student must adhere to. Some small universities even let you construct your own major if it’s not already offered!

Less Bureaucracy:

As probably the greatest perk of going to a small university, less bureaucracy is something many students in large colleges dream about. You won’t have to wait in endless lines to register, fight tooth and nail (often in vain) to get into closed classes, or go from office to office to get answers to simple questions. It’s almost guaranteed to make your college experience a lot less stressful.There are perks and pitfalls of attending small universities and large ones — no school is going to be perfect! However, depending on what you’re looking to get out of the college experience, a small university, with its intimate atmosphere, may be the right choice for you.

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