Which one is better: Small colleges or big universities?
I've been to both. I'm from a town of 1700, and I went to a university with over 22,000 students. The pros of a big university: great ways to get experience and involved, the connections are incredible, easier to get an on-campus job, cheaper, LOADS more people to meet, classes are more diverse The cons of a big university: you really are just a number--if you are in a huge lecture and your test gets lost, you have to pay for it because there's no proof you even went to close, it's REALLY easy to get lost in the number of people, unless you know your roommate, you may end up with a nut case ---- The pros of a smaller college: better to be known sooner--you can be the star of a show your first semester if you want, you aren't just a number; people actually know and will help you, you won't have to live off campus if you join a frat or sorority, easier to find someone to sit by at lunch, shorter walks to class The cons of a smaller college: you get spoiled by the close proximity, harder to avoid people you don't like, more pricey, unless you're on federal aid you won't be able to get a job on campus, rules are more conservative, security will be lax, clubs won't be as extensive Basically, it's going to come down to your preferences. Can you be comfortable with a large university? Can you survive in a smaller college? Because I've come from such a small town, the university was too big for me and I had to switch. I'm not glad that I did, but I was able to graduate a year early. Personally I hated that college and it took FAR too much of my money.
Easiest Universities 2 get into??? (CANADA)?
Well, there are def some pretty crappy universities in Canada. The saying goes "If you can walk and talk you can go to Brock" and Trent U takes just about anyone, but that's because it's in the middle of NOWHERE Northern Ontario - and also has the highest student suicide rate because of the extreme isolation. University of Winnipeg is generally considered a low-brow institution, as is Lakehead in Thunder Bay. Concordia in Montreal too - but while the university is English, the city is French. Look for Maclean's Magazine's annual rankings of universities for 2009. They'll spell out for you what the average student's high school percentage rate was for admission. You'll get a better idea then. You might be surprised about UNBC or other Maritime universities. Those provinces have very small universities because their base population is so low. That generally means a pretty high average to get into them - there's a lot of Nova Scotians for example who have to farm out across the country because they couldn't get into the schools in their own backyards. Don't assume because its rural that it's an institution for dummies!!!
College vs. University?
Hi, I'm 18 years old and I'm currently in high school. I'm doing a victory lap not to upgrade marks to get into any specific program but because I was unable to graduate due to some setbacks that come with my ADHD, unfortunately. Basically, I've never experienced either types of post-secondary schooling and I'm looking for opinions from anyone who has, is or is working towards either. I've heard plenty of different things about both and I guess I'm looking for further clarification as I decide what really is best for me. My questions are... What exactly is the difference between the two? Why is university generally considered to be "better" and for "more intelligent people" while college is considered to be "easier" and for "people who aren't AS bright"? Doesn't it just depend on what area of work one wants to get into? Detail and any additional information is appreciated! Thank you!
Which is better and easier to get into, university of Kansas or Kansas state university?
The schools are more similar than different. KU is ranked #118 by US News and World Report, while K-State is ranked #135. K-State is slightly cheaper and the cost of living is lower in a smaller city. KU has a slightly higher graduation rate and is slightly more expensive. Both have just under 20,000 students. Both are easy to get into, with acceptance rates over 93%. Both are located on the Kansas River and both have a vibrant downtown. 77% of K State students are from Kansas and 69% of KU students are also.They are almost mirror images of each other. Others have mentioned the agricultural and engineering focus at K-State, while KU hosts the law school and medical school. KU also has some good engineering programs and is famed for journalism and special education. K-State has one of the best football teams and KU has one of the best basketball teams.The difference really is in the cultural experience. The overall vibe of K-State is of one big family in the small town of Manhattan, population 56,000. It is rather isolated and students tend to rely on each other for social activities. KU is almost a suburb of Kansas City (30 minutes) and is noted for its local music scene downtown in a bigger city, population 90,000. It is a little more urbane, popular with students from Chicago and St. Louis, and is known as the “Cornbelt Berkely.”Both campuses are beautiful, but K-State is almost flat while KU is built on an outcropping known as Mount Oread. This offers great views, but you will be going up or down stairs almost anywhere you go. K-State is more serene and natural with closer access to nature off campus.
Should I go direct to University or transfer from Community College?
I think you are very wise for your age. I teach at a community college and have taught previously at a university. Once you get your B.A. or B.S. no one will really care if you went to a C.C. Both my children went to a C.C. for at least one year for exactly the same reasons you outlined above. The only thing you have to be careful about is to take the same classes that you will need to continue your major later on. For the most part, the first two years are pretty similar really, no matter what you decide to major in. It's certainly cheaper to "try out" various classes at the CC level, to see if you have an interest in pursuing them. If you do have some idea what you might want to study, and if you know where you want to eventually transfer to, get a copy of their catalog, or download their degree requirements from their website. Follow the prerequisites and general degree requirements as best you can. If you have any doubt talk to a transfer counselor. You are very mature and far-sighted to be thinking of all these factors. Good luck to you!
How hard is it to get into University College of Dublin?
So, as an American student who applied and got accepted to Trinity College Dublin, I know exactly where you're coming from. UCD is a great school, and the good news is, they're more lax than Trinity. They also don't have a particularly high international student rate, and only a fraction of that already small international applicant pile will be made up of Americans, meaning that there won't be a great deal of other SAT scores you're going to be compared against. Still, you're going to have a harder time as an international applicant than you would if you were an Irish national or EU resident. My advice would be, first, to make sure it's something you can achieve financially. Federal loans don't apply to international schools, and your tuition will be in Euros, which makes it even more expensive on top of the already increased international student rate. If it's something you think you can manage on that end, then I say go for it, regardless of GPA or SATs (both of which are in a decent place for you, as is). If this is something you truly want, then there is no harm in trying your best for it. While UCD won't ask for a personal statement, in your application, you should be allowed to include supplemental materials such as a personal essay. Write a really honest, well reasoned one on what going to UCD means for you - as a student, an American, and a citizen of the world. Make them believe that you are worth having on their campus, and they will give a great amount of credence to your application. Also, any AP or SAT subject tests you can work in between now and when you submit your application couldn't hurt - just to demonstrate further academic strength. Good luck with your application! I speak from experience when I say that this one is definitely worth the effort!
Is it hard to get a good grade in Rutgers University with class size of 100 students?
there are so many students in one class and I was wondering if I can get a good grade? I am not used to having so many students. I come from a high school of 20 students and i need individualized attention.
Is it easier to make friends at a small college?
There is no specific answer. It depends on the student's personality and on the composition of the student body. The advantage of a small college is that you see the same people all the time. The disadvantage is that there are fewer people from whom to choose friends or be chosen as a friend. I made no friends at one small college and made a transfer to another small college where I made friends quite easily. It is in large part a matter of luck in being in the right place at the right time. Also, many small colleges have accurate reputations as attracting specific types of students such as intellectuals, athletes, party-people, people of a specific sexual orientation, ethnic background, or political philosophy, etc. This situation is a much bigger factor at a small college than at a large college which will usually have a much more diverse student body.
How hard is University of Hawaii at Manoa to get into?
Hahaa, I was just like you! I wanted to go to UH because it was Hawaii and tropical and beautiful, but I was unsure. I ended up going to UCSB and then going to UH (Manoa) after that for grad school. Here's what I can tell you: 1) UH is not a very fun school compared to California schools. It has almost no campus social life by comparison, and there's no student community adjacent to the campus like there is at UCSB. Plus, local students from Hawaii tend to be more quiet and boring compared to California students. Not to say you can't have some fun at UH, but you'd have a lot more social options at a California school like UCSB or UCLA or Chico or Davis or Berkeley or UCSC. 2) UH Manoa is not at the beach, but you can get there pretty fast by bus or car. It is, however, near some good hiking trails. 3) UH Hilo on the Big Island is friendly and pretty but extremely quiet and small. 4) The arts at UH are not bad. I thought the art building was kind of cool, and they did have a good film person come in and take over the film program and start an animation program too. Music is all about Asia and Pacific Island music. Dance is not bad, also culturally focused on Asia Pacific. Drama the same. 5) Certainly UH is more quiet and serious than UCSB. Santa Barbara was a raging fun school, with a lot of outdoor activities and beautiful nearby areas too. And it had good academic programs. 6) UH is not hard to get into, easier than any UC school. But you can always start college at a CC and then transfer up if you do well with your grades. You can save money that way too. Actually you can do that in Hawaii too. KCC (Kapiolani Community College) is actually more beautiful and more lively than UH Manoa, and it's closer to the beach.
Is it better to go straight to a university or to community college, then transfer to a university, after high school?
Your question shows that you are already aware that you have some alternatives you can choose from as you anticipate continuing your education. They include considerations of readiness, ability to pay, need for additional preparation and so-on. If you have already been accepted at the university, feel ready to leave home to go to college, and can afford the complete four years (or have plenty of access to grants and loans) I’d say to go ahead an enroll at the university. Having the continuity of four years at the same institution can prove to be a great benefit.However, if you need a couple of years to strengthen you academic credentials, don’t feel ready to leave home, or think you can lessen the costs of the university of four year college by attending you local or regional community college, this can be a really good choice. Several programs in community colleges provide the first two years of general education to help you get used to college level work, manage your expenditures, and spend some time before going off more-or-less on your own. In this case, the development of community colleges as an integrated part of states’ multi-level higher education systems, community colleges represent an opportunity and substantial savings.Most community colleges have “articulation agreements” which guarantee a student completing their general education component, consisting of the first two years, with an acceptable GPA admission to the junior year of the upper division school. Most of these articulation agreements will specify at least some courses in the first two years that would be equivalent to required courses on their campuses. Successful completion of the program will give you an Associate Degree and get you accepted to the State University or universities in your state, or even region.One of the great things about the American system of education is its flexibility. There are numerous points of entry and many ways of adjusting your program to be able to meet your emerging concept of your needs. Deferring college attendance, dropping in and out, relative horizontal ease of transfer, and availability of alternative means of financing your education are all benefits you can use to your own advantage. Learn about them and learn to prosper.