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8 Reasons Why I Love My Small College

Bigger isn't always better.

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8 Reasons Why I Love My Small College
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I'm quite blessed to be able to say that the school I attend is my dream college. Many of the reasons why I love it so much is because it's small. Graduating from a high school with 200 some students actually made my college of 3,500 look huge, but now I believe that it's the perfect size. I would have been lost at a huge university, but here, I am completely at home. In no particular order, here are the top 8 reasons why I love my small college:

1. Short commutes

I can get to class from my dorm in under 5 minutes. I use this to my advantage by napping till the last possible second, and still getting to class on time. Minimizing the amount of time you are out in the cold during the winter is another perk.

2. Friendly faces

It's a guarantee that I'm going to see people I know every time I'm walking around campus. There's nothing like a friendly smile or wave to make your day a little better.

3. The professors

My professors know my name, and I know exactly where to find all of their offices if I ever need them. This also means that they can find me if I ever skip class, pro or con? You tell me.

4. Oh, the clubs you can join...

The organizations I'm in are the perfect size. I get to know people better, and I can be in a variety of clubs. There are so many leadership opportunities that don't involve as much competition as they would if the organization had as many people as they do at bigger colleges.

5. Small classes

I never have class with more than 20 people. In fact, I have many classes with less than 10.

6. Friends upon friends

You run in to the same people in many of your classes, which makes it easier to find friends that you have a lot in common with.

7. Makin' it rain

There are more scholarship opportunities! (This is huge) A college with less students means there is less competition when it comes to free money.

8. Three cheers for jobs

Speaking of money, there is less competition for job opportunities! I have two on campus jobs that I love, and many of my friends do too.

So there you have it. While I know large universities offer some advantages that smaller schools don't have, I encourage anybody looking at colleges to check out a smaller one! You might just find your place somewhere that you never would have imagined you would.

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