Hege Abrahamsen provides tips for choosing the right college. Students should consider whether they prefer a city university or small-town campus to get a feel for the daily college life and environment. Visiting campuses can help students determine which setting best suits their personality. Students should also consider the size of the student body, as it can impact opportunities to interact with professors and the type of campus culture, with large universities exposing students to more diversity but smaller schools cultivating closer communities.
2. Introduction
Currently an English teacher in
Norwalk, Connecticut, Hege Abrahamsen has
worked with grades 10-12 on matters of college
preparation, essays, and placement. Hege
Abrahamsen also retains a membership with the
American Federation of Teachers.
Choosing the right college can be a daunting
task, especially for students who are unsure of
what they want from a higher education institution.
Outlined below are a few helpful tips to help
students weigh their options.
3. City Universities vs Small-Town
Campuses
Setting: City universities versus small-town
campuses will provide very different college
experiences. The best way to get a feel for the
environment of preferred schools is to visit
various campuses. By visiting campuses,
students get a feel for day-to-day life so they
can see what best suits their personality and
preferences.
4. Conclusion
Size: Students should consider the size of the
student body of various schools. Size can
affect student-faculty ratio and the possibility of
spending time with professors outside of class.
Size also influences the culture of a
university, with large schools bringing together
students from diverse backgrounds.
However, small schools allow students to
experience a more close-knit community and
study with the same group of students
throughout their college years.
