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re: How does a small private college compare to a large state university?
Posted on 11/24/15 at 12:51 am to lynxcat
Posted on 11/24/15 at 12:51 am to lynxcat
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Message How does a small private college compare to a large state university? by lynxcat My school was 1700 and I wouldn't trade it. Loved every moment. Knew a large percentage is the study body, friends with the administration, still keep in touch with many professors, great individual attention, learned the write well, small classes, rigorous academics, well respected brand... Those things quickly come to mind.
"Learned the write well?" Does not compute.
The obvious difference is a price tag that is twice as high. In most cases, is just not worth the higher cost.
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Posted on 11/24/15 at 7:48 am to RedMustang
I attended a small liberal arts school in Tenn. my freshman year and transferred back to LSU to finish college. They both have certain benefits and some drawbacks.
I knew most of the freshman class at the smaller school. It had a great student-teacher ratio, academically rigorous, and the faculty genuinely cared about you if you put forth the effort.
Still have a number of very close friends for life from my short time at that particular school.
However, it was very "clickish." I attended a small private high school and that college had the same feel about it. It was also expensive...even with grants and other financial aid packages, it was very expensive.
LSU was great, but I'd strongly suggest getting involved in a particular activity. It was a little overwhelming at first and I defaulted to hanging out with more of the high school crowd (not saying that's a bad thing).
But after walking on to an athletic team and really focusing my studies to a particular field, it was home. I wouldn't change my overall experience at LSU for anything.
Yes, at LSU or any other large school, you are more of a number. It's easy to get lost in the crowd and feel disenfranchised but it's up to you to get involved.
Once I focused my studies to a particular area, the class sizes decreased and I was on a first name basis with all of my professors (and we still keep in touch today). Additionally, the professors cared equally about your development (when compared to the smaller school), it was just easier to get to know them at the smaller school.
With the TOPS program, LSU was significantly cheaper. I worked, saved, and graduated with a little money in my pocket...only to blow it on professional school.
College is what you make of it. If you are one that needs a little extra motivation or direction, I believe a smaller school is for you.
While the larger school isn't likely going to be as academically rigorous, you can still get a great education but it's more on you to engage yourself.
Hope this helps.
I knew most of the freshman class at the smaller school. It had a great student-teacher ratio, academically rigorous, and the faculty genuinely cared about you if you put forth the effort.
Still have a number of very close friends for life from my short time at that particular school.
However, it was very "clickish." I attended a small private high school and that college had the same feel about it. It was also expensive...even with grants and other financial aid packages, it was very expensive.
LSU was great, but I'd strongly suggest getting involved in a particular activity. It was a little overwhelming at first and I defaulted to hanging out with more of the high school crowd (not saying that's a bad thing).
But after walking on to an athletic team and really focusing my studies to a particular field, it was home. I wouldn't change my overall experience at LSU for anything.
Yes, at LSU or any other large school, you are more of a number. It's easy to get lost in the crowd and feel disenfranchised but it's up to you to get involved.
Once I focused my studies to a particular area, the class sizes decreased and I was on a first name basis with all of my professors (and we still keep in touch today). Additionally, the professors cared equally about your development (when compared to the smaller school), it was just easier to get to know them at the smaller school.
With the TOPS program, LSU was significantly cheaper. I worked, saved, and graduated with a little money in my pocket...only to blow it on professional school.
College is what you make of it. If you are one that needs a little extra motivation or direction, I believe a smaller school is for you.
While the larger school isn't likely going to be as academically rigorous, you can still get a great education but it's more on you to engage yourself.
Hope this helps.
Posted on 11/24/15 at 9:06 am to RedMustang
I typed on my mobile. Autocorrect.
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