Reply to Why is DCUM so obsessed with small liberal arts colleges?

Forum Index » College and University Discussion

Reply to "Why is DCUM so obsessed with small liberal arts colleges? "

Subject:

Emoticons





More smilies

Text Color: Font: Close Marks

[quote=Anonymous]I have made several posts in this thread.

Again, as I wrote earlier in this or another related thread:

This discussion should differentiate among:

SLACs = selective LACs

Other LACs

Private National Universities

Public National Universities

Public National University Honors Colleges / Honors Programs

Broadly speaking, I prefer National Universities over LACs. I do so in large part for the breadth and depth of options both academically and socially. I do not like being in a small school (less than 2,500 students) in an isolated, rural environment. I like variety, diversity, privacy, and the option for a bit of anonymity. These are quality of life factors that, due to all types of diversity, enhance the educational experience. Nevertheless, one can receive an outstanding education at a small school--especially SLACs (selective liberal arts colleges). Some students may thrive in a smaller, isolated environment.

Those who maintain that small classes and personalized relationships with faculty members can only be found at SLACs are wrong. Private National Universities and Public National University Honors Colleges offer both within a large school setting while offering more diversity as well as more academic options. Additionally, many--probably most--Public National University Honors Colleges award substantial merit scholarships.

As a parent, I understand the appeal of SLACs. Most want their child to receive personalized attention in an intimate setting. The belief, an incorrect belief in my view and experience, is that small schools foster stronger personal relationships. True or not, I do believe that graduate schools--which are typically small--do foster close relationships since all are entering a similar profession and studying similar or identical subject matter / courses.

Having options is healthy as different individuals have varying preferences = different strokes for different folks.

[/quote]

Options

	Disable HTML in this message
	Disable BB Code in this message
	Disable smilies in this message

Review message

Search Recent Topics Hottest Topics