Your high school teachers are probaably going on and on how you should apply to a big university or state school, but have you ever considered that those class sizes range from 300- 600 students and that you have a better chance of getting a job faster after graduating college if you went to a smaller school? Here's ten reasons why you should consider attending a small college!
1. Small Classes
My largest class consisted of 45 students, and my smallest was a total of eight! We had an absolute blast in that class!
2. The teachers know you
Woah, a teacher that knows your name in college? Is this even a thing? Yes, it is! Because of a small class size, the teacher can personally get to know you and is always open to helping you out inside and outside of school.
3. Easy to make friends
Are you not from the town your college is in? Are you worried you won't meet anyone right away? With a small college, everyone basically knows each other so it's super easy to make friends, join clubs, and maybe even find that special someone!
4. Small campus
Let's say you overslept your alarm and you have only 15 min to get to class on time. No stress.Because small colleges are known for a small campus, the longest walk you have to take is probably only seven minutes long! That leaves time to get dressed, grab your backpack, hop on a bike, and get to class on time!
5. Connections
The entire goal is to get a job after college. Well with that awesome professor-student connection, your professors can hook you up with internships, resumes, and other people to build up your resume and get a job right after college!
6. Small town
One of the best things about going to a college in a small town is the fact that there is no traffic, less crime, and fun things to do over the weekend! Going to a movie theater, your favorite food joint with friends, and even late night drives and stargazing on country roads.
7. Scholarships
Small schools tend to be more expensive than universities but because there aren't a hundred thousand students attending your school, there are more scholarships to go around and more on campus jobs to apply for. Plus you are definitely getting the education you deserve for what you are spending.
8. Hands-on experience
Because of the small student to faculty ratio, your classes will be more hands on and less lecture. Definitely more exciting and more experience for you for your future dream job.
9. Athletics is your family
You may not have the biggest team of the state, but together your work effort is through the roof, and with that you can win national titles. Not only at a small college are you more likely to get on an athletic team, all of your teammates are like your family, which makes the experience ten times better.
10. Home away from home
A small college is the best way to make friends, have amazing professors and teammates, but most importantly, is a home away from home when you put all these things together.
