When I first arrived at Eastern Illinois University for my freshman move in day, I was overwhelmed. I had the world at my feet and stars in my eyes. There were SO many people of so many different kinds, so many opportunities.There were clubs for everything and so many buildings. But I soon learned that my university is actually quite tiny compared to others. Growing up in a high school of 400 people, anything would be big in comparison. At most universities, you would constantly see new faces on every walk to class. I have that too, but I also see lots of familiar faces. In classes, I usually know pretty much every person, and come every new semester, if there's a new face, everyone wants to know who they are, and, in my case, what instrument they play or voice part. Music programs always tend to be small, and ours is very close-knit. I have classes all day with the same people, and I wouldn't want it any other way. I love my other music majors! I'm sure it's the same way with other programs as well. Eastern's biggest program by far is their Education Program, which I'm also part of. This program is absolutely MASSIVE and there are so many Ed majors. Eastern produces lots of wonderful educator and I'm glad to say many of my teachers came from EIU. Another thing about our small university is how important Greek Life is. Greek Organizations take over 13% of our school. That is huge! My sorority, Alpha Sigma Tau, is an organization with over 65 women. I love the opportunities I'm given through Alpha Sigma Tau and I wouldn't trade these women for anything.I also have opportunities to have relationships and friendships with men and women in other Greek organizations, which is awesome. So, my school may be small, but it's big enough for me, and it's my home. I wouldn't trade EIU for anything!