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A college with a smaller student population isn’t a negative trait in an institution \u2014 in fact, it’s quite the opposite. There are so many reasons why attending a smaller-sized college is a good choice for the many students looking for proactive networking options, strategic mentorship opportunities, purposeful learning and a close-knit community.<\/p>\n

Intimate class sizes<\/h2>\n

A huge lecture hall with hundreds of college kids and one professor who might know a few students’ names isn’t super ideal for proactive learning, especially for students who want or need more one-on-one attention. At a smaller college, you’ll have smaller class sizes. This fosters more opportunities for students to ask questions for more in-depth knowledge, to feel like they’re an active member of the class and to interact with a teacher who probably knows their name, major and future goals.<\/p>\n

Familiar faces on close-knit campus<\/h2>\n

Most of us don’t want to feel like just another face in a sea of people. At a smaller university, students are more likely to run into classmates on campus outside of class. This helps foster the feeling of a close-knit community, and creates more opportunities to form lasting connections with their peers and professors. In fact, there’s a good chance that the friends you make in college will stay your friends for many years after college.<\/p>\n

Learning with Purpose<\/h2>\n

With smaller classes, your teachers have a greater chance to mentor you one-on-one and give you the attention you need to effectively grasp difficult concepts. Engaging class discussions are also possible at a smaller college because it’s easier for everyone to voice their opinions and learn with and alongside their classmates.<\/p>\n

More attention from professors in close-knit classes<\/h2>\n

With fewer people in your classes and in your program as a whole, there are fewer people competing for professors’ time. Having a professor who you can visit during office hours opens the door for a mentor\/mentee relationship. In addition to mentorship, a close relationship with your professor could also lead to internships or possibly a job in the future. Most professors know people in their industry and are likely to recommend promising students that they know personally!<\/p>\n

Is a smaller-sized college like Marymount University<\/a> right for you? If you would like to request more information on Marymount, contact us today<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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  A college with a smaller student population isn’t a negative trait in an institution \u2014 in fact, it’s quite the opposite. There are so many reasons why attending a smaller-sized college is a good choice for the many students looking for proactive networking options, strategic mentorship opportunities, purposeful learning and a close-knit community. Intimate […]<\/p>\n

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