Big or Small? “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go...” Dr. Seuss said this about seniors in high school. When they graduate they are the only ones who know where they want to go, but are too scared to make a decision. Most choose where they feel they will enjoy college the most at, but others are faced with the problem of choosing to go to a big or small college. As a junior I need to start thinking and deciding on whether a smaller or bigger college is right for me. Even though going to a small college campus or a larger college campus might be similar in many ways, they are still different at the same time. The size of the college affects the size of the class. While going to a big college it is not unusual to be put into a …show more content…
When thinking about playing a college sport, do you imagine thousands of fans screaming your name or do you see yourself spending a Saturday afternoon throwing frisbee? One of the advantages of going to a large university is the athletic program. If you play sports, attending a Division I school may be a dream of yours. Playing with high-profile players and huge rival games might be a factor in your decision on where to go. That being said, plenty of smaller colleges hold their own even as D-I schools, and there are fierce rivalries among many small schools. Attending a bigger college has the excitement of televised games, huge pep rallies, and homecoming. While only a few hundred fans may be cheering at a small college game, they can have the same spirited intensity as thousands. There are large and small colleges and universities for all types of sports fans. Even if you are not a sports fan, large and small universities offer plenty of other clubs, events, and activities for all of its students to