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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would never let my kid go to a massive school where everything is overcrowded students are just a number. [/quote]

May be somewhat accurate for students at some large, public universities who are not in the honors college and who choose not to get involved beyond the minimum required, but it would be that student's choice, not an automatic, pre-determined situation.

However, the opportunities at large, public universities are many and varied and, again, it is up to the student to choose whether or not to get involved by taking advantage of one or more of the available opportunities. And, the opportunity to enjoy a few years of being a low-key member of a large community is attractive to many. Some folks may prefer to engage in individual exercise, individual study, and enjoying time to grow and to explore in their own fashion. (FWIW I have tried both and really enjoyed the large, public university much more than the 2,000+ student LAC from which I graduated. And I was no wallflower in high school--class president, multi-sport varsity athlete, two team sports captain, solid student, and vigorous social life.)

Many quickly get weary of seeing the same faces day after day, lack of privacy, and social cliques that dominate many small schools. I saw different opportunities almost daily at the large, public university and felt suffocated at the 2,300 student LAC.

With respect to getting to know one's professors, it is easy at both large & small schools. Actually, it seemed easier to form close relationships with professors at the large,public university because students tended to mind their own business,while at small schools it seems as though as everyone knows each other's business.[/quote]

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I could have written this![/quote]

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