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[quote=Anonymous]My DD is at UMW now.  She comes home to NoVA about every 4-5 weeks.  It's definitely NOT a large state university, so there aren't "obvious" big football games or a big greek scene.  I had both of those at the three universities I attended, and while it looks like a lot of activity, it's not necessarily a plus for many students.  You can not be into drinking and football and feel kind of alone in a crowd at a big university.

At UMW, it IS quieter than a large univ., so, you will have to find the groups/activities you are interested in.  The outdoors club did a hike on the canal (or something like that) last Sun that my DD went to.  The day before (Sat.) she spent the whole day at "EagleCon" (like ComicCon type of event).  Of course, there is homework, and they have various activities like kareoke and game nights and movies, etc during the week.  The people who want to drink and party find like minded people, and those who want to do on-line gaming or whatever, find their people.  There are sports events that you can attend for free.

Classes are typically smaller.  My DD's classes are mostly around 20-25 students except for science lectures which can be up to 60 students.  True, most students at UMW did not have a 4.5 GPA in HS, but you will have much greater access to professors and the opportunity for them to actually know who you are.  When I went to the big-state-U's, most of my classes were 60-300 students in a class.  I rarely had any classes less than 60 (except a 1 credit ballroom dance class!)  Getting to know professors can pay off when you need a recommendation or you want to do some kind of research.

Pro's of small schools in general:  SUPER easy to move in and move out.  No one is looking to ticket your car or make life difficult.

Con's of small schools in general:  limited class schedules.  In my DD's major (Biol), there are often classes that only have ONE section... and they are only offered in spring semester (not fall) or vice versa.  This can make it really difficult to get the classes you want or need to take b/c classes may conflict with other classes you need or want.  Also makes it hard to fit in a semester at another program (abroad or other special semester) because course scheduling is limited.  At a large Univ. they offers lots of sections during all semesters.

Historic preservation is a well known program at UMW.  Biology is also strong.  UMW is a very approachable school for kids who don't want the big-state-U vibe. [/quote]

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