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[quote=Anonymous]I think there are a lot of misconceptions about schools big and small.  I went to a 2000 SLAC and the large schools were not my cup of tea.  Imagine my surprise when my kid didn't want anything to do with small schools! It was all I knew and I assumed they must be better.  My kid chose a large mid-west school and it was the right decision.  They are not just a number.  They have an advisor in their school that knows their major and has plenty of time to meet.  Yes, there is a large lecture with a discussion, but I made it through intro Philosophy in my SLAC in a lecture hall and never spoke a word to my professor.  I also didn't have an advisor who reached out to me.  That certainly isn't a guarantee in a tiny school.  My DC is loving meeting new people from all over.  They adore all the campus has to offer and I'm a little jelous b/c it is so much cooler than where i went to school.  I was scared.  That's OK.  I'm not ashamed.  The big schools made me uncomfortable.  But, I'm glad I didn't force my kid to live my experience b/c they are getting so much more out of their school.  I have no doubt my DC will be better prepared for the real world than I was and that makes me happy.[/quote]

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