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[quote=Anonymous]I attended a SLAC and loved some aspects of it - but definitely felt stifled and claustrophobic by my junior year.  It was just the same people, all the time, everywhere.  Everyone knew everyone else's business, creating a lot of stupid drama all the time.  Not a wide variety of classes to choose from either.  It was a relief to study abroad and see the wider world!

Fast-forward to my own kids and neither one had any desire for a small school.  Both chose large state schools and I have to say - I'm envious of their experiences compared to mine.  They have so many opportunities available to them, from a wide variety of majors and classes, to clubs and intramurals, to people to meet via dorms, classes, and activities.  They each have a core group of close friends, which is all anyone needs, but the opportunity to see different faces in your classes, hear different perspectives, etc. is so different from my own college years.

Both have needed to change their major and had absolutely no issues doing so.  Their advisers have been with them since before freshman year even started, and they've received excellent guidance.  They have good relationships with several of their professors, who have written them excellent recommendation letters for internships, etc.

The atmospheres just couldn't be more different.  I did love college, but now realize so much of what I missed by choosing a small school.  [/quote]

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