<p>After a long search bordering on obsession, I have finally determined what has had me so frustrated about my college search. I've found that what I'm looking for is a college with the individualized attention and close student-professor relationships of smaller schools, but with the breadth of opportunities provided by larger ones. By breadth of opportunities I mean things related to my intended major, English, such as student publications and seminars with published writers. Can anyone suggest any schools for me?</p>
<p>Keep in mind that even with a large school, you will develop a circle of friends. If you are eligible for the honors colleges in the large schools, many smaller group activities will be available to you. If you work on publications, you will meet both a group of students and faculty members. My daughter attended a mid-sized state school and got to know many of her professors.</p>
<p>You probably should post more information to get the best responses: your stats, region where you are from, etc. good luck.</p>
<p>LACs can actually provide a great deal of opportunity. Since there are generally few if any graduate students on campus, profs turn to undergrads instead for research assistance and other types of collaborative work. A smaller campus means more chances to be involved in whatever student publications there are. And profs tend to get to know students very well, so they can open doors to seminars, internships, and even employment opportunities after graduation. </p>
<p>When my D was a sophomore at her LAC, her freshman English professor emailed her about a writing prize, and urged her to submit. She did, and won it. She had never heard of it before the email. That’s one example of the kind of personal attention and encouragement which is harder to get at a big university.</p>