Big Campus vs. Small Campus
University selection by students has much to do with the size, programs, and location of the institution. Most times students are stuck between the choice of a big campus or a small college. Both large and small campuses offer similar opportunities to students (Nieuwenhuijsen, 2015). Joining a small college equips a student with academic qualifications required in the corporate world. In both, students are exposed to campus experiences such as taking care of their own while studying. Also, going to large or small college takes students similar period required to graduate. However, prominent universities offer students with deeper access to academic opportunities and programs than a small university. Also, the requirements of joining large universities faculty and doctorate programs are higher than for small universities. Academic research centers such as libraries are usually bigger at large universities (Baade, Baumann, & Matheson, 2011). The community feel at small universities differ from that of big campuses. At a small college, students get better opportunities to know their colleagues and staff through lectures. At big colleges, it is impossible to know every staff and student. The size of classes greatly differs between a large university and a small university. The size of classes is smaller for small universities, and this gives students a chance to consult their professors where they do not understand during class time (Waldrop, 2013). On the other side, big universities have large classes, and this requires students to book an appointment with the professor in case they want to consult. Lastly, going to a larger university is costly to students than joining a smaller college. In this sense, it is beneficial to join smaller universities. Finally, the quality of education, cost, and desire to exposure dictates the choice of joining either a small or a big university. ORDER YOUR PAPER NOW
References
Baade, R. A., Baumann, R. W., & Matheson, V. A. (2011). Big men on campus: Estimating the economic impact of college sports on local economies. Regional Studies, 45(3), 371-380.
Nieuwenhuijsen, M. J. (Ed.). (2015). Exposure assessment in environmental epidemiology. Oxford University Press, USA.
Waldrop, M. M. (2013). Campus 2.0. Nature, 495(7440), 160.