Whether you're just now applying to college or are years into your undergrad, you know your college decision is extremely important for your career and life. Sure, a huge school can sound exciting. It's the real college experience. Duh. But, before you start buying loads of school spirit gear, take a second to think about all the incredible opportunities available to you at a small university. Only 5,000 students? It'll be just like high school. Yeah, small colleges may be....well, small, but the experience after only a few weeks into the semester doesn't compare to any school of 50,000+ students.
1. You're not just a number.
2. You walk down the street and wave to at least 10 people you know.
3. You recognize people in every one of your classes.
4. You can easily become involved in anything. Seriously.
5. You still receive the FULL college experience.
6. Your professor knows you (more than just your name) and keeps in touch with you after college.
7. You have 20 pictures with the beloved school mascot.
8. You can wake up five minutes before your class starts and STILL make it on time.
9. It takes no more than 10 minutes to get anywhere.
10. You can leave your precious belongings somewhere and know no one will take them. Seriously.
11. Famous school athletes sit next to you in class.
12. School spirit and traditions are REAL.
13. Everyone is an overachiever, so you become one, too.
14. You are best friends with the cafeteria workers.
15. You make important connections (*cough* job references *cough*).
16. Starbucks baristas know your name.
17. You hold executive positions in five different extracurricular activities and still keep good grades.
