All universities are unique; some are large, others are small, a few are known for sports, while still others are known for their academics. However, most small universities share a few traits.

1. You'll probably run into someone you know on your way to class.

With only a few thousand students, the odds are in your favor that you'll recognize somebody when you're walking around campus. And if you don't, it's easy to try and meet a few new people.

2. You can get anywhere on campus within 5 minutes.

Since small colleges don't have tens of thousands of students to accommodate, they typically don't have big sprawling campuses like larger public universities. It comes in handy when you oversleep your alarm.

3. Don't be surprised if there are only 10 people in your class.

With the exception of a few required freshman courses, most courses only have about 20 students. By the time you're a junior or senior, some classes may only have 5 or 10 students

4. Professors are easy to get to know.

Since most professors only have around a hundred or so students to teach in a given semester, they have the time to devote more attention to each student. Don't be afraid to go to your professor's office hours if you're confused by a topic.

5. You get really excited when someone's heard of your school before.

Without the big name recognition that most large state universities enjoy, much of the public hasn't heard of your school before. When someone has heard of your school before, you can't help but feel a little bit proud of your school.

6. It seems like everyone is involved with something.

Whether it's Greek life, a religious organization, or academic club, nearly everyone on campus is involved with something. It's the only way that small schools can offer all the activities they do.