Coming from a small high school, I mean I graduated with a whopping 82 people, I didn't want to be overwhelmed at a large campus. My guidance counselor helped me and I decided I wanted to attend a private college.
I applied to six different private college, and after receiving all of my acceptance letters, I chose Meredith College.
Meredith is a women's liberal arts college in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Here are some insight and my three reasons…
1. The size
Like I said, before coming from such a small high school, I didn't want to be overwhelmed, Meredith has a total of 1,685 students. Compare that to local North Carolina State University, which has 34,015, that was a huge relief.
2. More resources and more personal
When I need something, I know I have access to it. Whether it be a book, a question, or needing a printer, I know I can find it on campus, and without having to look super hard. The professors know me by name and I know they want to see me succeed. At larger public colleges, most of the time you're just a number to your professors. Not here! The student to teacher ratio is 12:1 and the average class size is 18!
3. Close-knit community
If you are a very independent person, this may be a downfall for you. But, for me, this was a big seller! Involvement is a key to enjoying college, and at a private college, there is so much to get involved in! Whether it be homecoming traditions, sororities, fraternities, sports, WE ALL LOVE EACH OTHER!
So, with that being said, there are my three reasons why I chose a private college over a public college. It is more money, and some are a lot more expensive than others but if you're like me, it's beyond worth it!
