Most colleges are pretty much the same, they are huge, with a bunch of different buildings that are way too confusing to try and navigate. You never see anyone you know and your professors barely know your name let alone that you are in their class most of the time. At FGCU, it is a small family-like community where everyone basically knows everyone. Teachers actually know you exist and care about your success in their class. Everyone is friendly, and their online resources are very easy to use and accessible. FGCU differs from your standard University.
1. The average class sizes are no bigger than like 50 students, with a few being 150 students
Not many colleges have classes where there aren't more than 100 kids, sometimes over 300 kids. There isn't a way to be able to participate in class with that many students. The professor most likely doesn't know your name. and never will. But at FGCU, the professor almost always will know you and genuinely cares about your success. It makes learning a lot easier because there are fewer kids to be worrying about.
2. Even though there are roughly 20,000 people on campus most of the time you will see someone you know.
It's like a little community, like a family. Always seeing someone you know and just being able to have that somewhat of a familiar environment makes being away from home a lot easier. You also will most likely see your professors around campus and that will help you potentially be able to have a better relationship with them, this will provide some help as you continue your college career.
3. There are so many interesting clubs, there is bound to be one that will suit you.
There are so many different and interesting clubs that not many other schools have. There is a hammock club, what school has a hammock club? There are so many different sports teams, like an ultimate frisbee club. There is something for everyone, no matter what it is that you like.
4. The dorms are so much better than what most universities offer.
You get your own space, don't have to share your room with some random person that you don't know. You can lock your door and keep your things safe, or your self if you don't get along with your roommate or don't feel comfortable with them. Even though you have to share a bathroom, you don't have to share a bedroom and that makes dorm life a lot more tolerable.
FGCU all though it is only a 20-year-old school, is very impressive for being so young. There are constant changes and improvements they are making to try and make it better. Go Eagles!!!
