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Perks of a Nowhere College

A college placed in the middle of nowhere really isn't that bad.

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If you go to a school where there are more trees than people in the neighboring town, then this article is for you. Coming from Maine, the lack of people was never really an issue for me. However, where I go to school, the nearest McDonald's or Target is twenty minutes away from campus. Although going to school in the middle of nowhere might suck at some times, I truly can say I appreciate now more than ever.

Going to a school where there is little to nothing to do allows you to not only find your own sources of fun, but also allows you to form a close-knit community with the people that you go to school with. Although that in turn has its own downfalls, it is so refreshing to be able to talk to so many people, and how everybody is so kind as well. I enjoy that I have a wide variety of people that I can converse with on campus, and it makes me feel like I belong here at my college I chose around two years ago. The close-knit community that is at my school may be formed by the surrounding trees and mountains, but it reassures my initial decision to come here.

Being in the middle of nowhere, New Hampshire (as we call Rindge), you can probably bet our school is small. I get to see the same people every day, and there's always common issues, like bad cell service or terrible Wi-Fi. However, these are just minor details in my life and in turn has caused me to cherish more face-to-face time rather than staring at a screen waiting for a text back. As times have changed, having these downfalls can be frustrating sometimes, but at the same time, helps me enjoy every day a bit more.

Along with the close-knit community, as I aforementioned that you have to make your own fun while being amidst the trees. This has its perks because there are always hidden gems in the middle of nowhere, so adventuring is always a fun pastime. I love the idea of being surrounded by nature, because on campus is where you get to see it come to life. Especially with a pond, it is easy to find new ways to do fun activities or a new place to hangout with your friends.

The best part of being on a campus near practically nothing is that it feels so much like home. The sense of belonging and loving the beauty of the campus is one of the reasons why I can call this place my home.

Sure, it does have some downfalls, but everything that is worth being at or seeing does. It's fine that I can't get McDonald's without going out of my way, because the people that I've met and the things that I get the chance to see every day are what make me want to stay even more. If you don't love where you are, find a place that makes you feel as close-knit and cared for as I have.

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