What it is like Going to a Small College in a Big City | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Student Life

What it is like Going to a Small College in a Big City

What No One Really Tells You (@Naz College)

27
What it is like Going to a Small College in a Big City
Sierra Welker

What is it really like going to a small college in a big city? Things that no one tells you on college tours.

College is stressful, making new friends, finding new activities to do and especially if they don't have anything you're interested in. People say college is going to be totally different than going to high school but as we find out going to a small college in the city of Rochester (this is one school specifically) Is completely different than anything I would ever expect. Small schools consist of having no football team and having no sports that would be at most typical high schools around the area. We knew going into the school that the population is mostly girls but coming from a girl's perspective how many girls can you really deal with if you are a girl?

I was one of those girls that had more guy friends than girl friends and going to college I knew it would be completely different but I didn't think it would be this big of a deal. Everyone knows each other whether it's through your major or three friends that you make everyone talks just like high school. What stinks is when you love the school but the social aspect is just so bad that it ruins your college experience so much. I've seen a lot of people on social media say that they either love or hate the school but sometimes it's not just the school aspect. You spend nine months at a time you there and should feel confident and excited to be where you're learning. Especially since you're paying 30,000+ dollars to go there. It's not a place for everyone but it will definitely change your life.

I was one of those people that happened to live 15 minutes away and it feels like I could be across the country which is a good thing, I think. But, when you have such a negative experience your first semester all you want to do is leave. It's a shame when you get professors that care about you so much that they don't want you to leave but in reality you have to do what's best for you. I wouldn't change my mind about going here for the first semester it's part of life finding things that you like and don't like, I just wish I found the people that I have now in the beginning of the semester. Everything can change so fast and it's always better to have people that support you than ones that put you down.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Relationships

11 Things Summer Nannies Can Relate To

There are plenty of obstacles that come when taking care of kids, but it's a very rewarding experience.

59
11 Things Summer Nannies Can Relate To

As a college student, being a nanny over the summer is both enjoyable and challenging. Underneath the seemingly perfect trips to the pool or countless hours spent playing Monopoly are the obstacles that only nannies will understand. Trading in your valuable summer vacation in return for three months spent with a few children less than half your age may seem unappealing, but so many moments make it rewarding. For my fellow summer nannies out there, I know you can relate.

Keep Reading...Show less
girl

If it hurts now, it'll hurt again. Not because you're gullible or naive, only because you fall fast, hard, and you do it every time.

We fall each and every time with the complete and utter confidence that someone will be there to catch us. Now that person we SWORE we were never going to fall for has our hearts, and every time we see them our palms start sweating. The butterflies in our stomach start to soar and our hearts are entirely too close to bursting out of our chests.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

10 Things Only Equestrians Understand

Yes, it IS a sport. Yes, I fall all the time. No, I do not ride in jeans with a cowgirl hat on.

476
horses
Barn Pros

Growing up I have always wanted to own a horse. My grandparents own a well known equestrian facility in Georgia, so I have been riding since I was born. A bond between a person and their horse is a bond so strong that it cannot be broken. Everywhere I went I wanted to be around horses, even forcing my family to go on trail rides during vacations. Horses have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember has taught me great responsibility, as well as 14 things that all equestrians can relate to.

Keep Reading...Show less
man wearing white top using MacBook
Photo by Tim Gouw on Unsplash

College is super hard. Between working, studying, and having a social life, it feels like a struggle to just keep afloat.

I understand. When you feel like your drowning and there's no way to stay afloat I understand that it feels like everyone else is doing just fine. I understand all the frustration, long nights in the library, and that feeling that you want to just throw in the towel. I understand that sometimes it's too hard to get out of bed because your brain is already filled with too much information to remember. I understand because I am also feeling pretty burnt out.

Keep Reading...Show less
No Matter How Challenging School Gets, You Have To Put Your Health First — A Degree Won't Mean Anything If You're Dead
Photo by JESHOOTS.COM on Unsplash

Some of the best advice I've ever received was from my social studies teacher in sophomore year of high school. He stated, "If you don't know it at midnight, you're not going to know it for the 8 a.m. exam, so get some sleep."

It's such a simple piece of advice, but it holds so much accuracy and it's something that the majority of college students need to hear and listen to. "All-nighters" are a commonality on college campuses in order to cram in studying for an exam that is typically the next day.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments