Let's face it. You know the look your friends give you when you admit that you chose a small, private university over a state school: The look of disbelief and utter disgust, because why on earth would you go there when you could have went here?
To that, I have one reply: Comfort is a huge factor.
So maybe it's not everyone's cup of tea to attend a school where everyone (and I mean everyone) knows who you are, where your teachers actually care about your learning, and where you're not just a number. But for some, it's a pleasure to call a small university home.
Here's 25 things you know to be true if you go to a small university.
1. The student:professor ratio is crazy low
2. Because of the small class sizes, registration is cut-throat
3. Everyone (yes, everyone) knows who you are
4. You see the Dean everywhere
5. Sometimes, it feels like the campus is too small
6. Making friends is easy
7. Getting your hands on free stuff? Even easier.
8. You probably went to high school with at least one person on the campus
9. You don't know that girl that just waved to you? Oh, that's normal. Everyone waves.
10. You're probably Facebook friends with half of campus by the time your first semester ends
11. Events are a big deal because, at a small school, fun stuff that the whole campus is involved in is not an everyday thing
12. With that said, there is a huge line at every event, so you know to get there early
13. There's NEVER enough parking
14. Sporting events are almost always free for students
15. With that said, the student section will always be packed
16. You will never be "just a number"
17. You can never, easily, skip class. In your class of 12 people, it's obvious when you're missing
18. Let's be honest, the food isn't always the greatest
19. Greek Life of over 50 sororities/fraternities? LOL!
20. If you go to a local restaurant, expect to see people from campus. Every. Single. Time.
21. You're going to see your professors everywhere. Even the ones you don't like. Get used to it.
22. You have no choice but to get involved in something
23. Nothing is personal, see #3
24. Everyone always asks why you chose to go there
25. You love your school, and you wouldn't want to be anywhere else
To some, a small school is unthinkable. To you, though, a small school is home.
