<p>If you don’t like participating, then a small LAC may not be for you. I’ve gone to a big research university and then attended–for a second bachelor’s–the Claremont Colleges. I was initially surprised at how much talking and participation and interaction was demanded at the latter. Whereas I basically phoned in the first bachelor’s.</p>
<p>From my experience, introversion is most manifest in community colleges. In a few classes I took at a CC, most of the class didn’t participate and just sat there silently the whole semester. </p>
<p>However, the best solution is not to look for a college that compensates for that, but to overcome the introversion. In the real world, most jobs require interaction with others, whether it be with customers or with coworkers collaborating to complete a project. You do NOT want to go through life unwilling to work with others.</p>
<p>but I have no motivation outside of class. It continues to baffle my teachers when I don’t turn in assignments, and while most of them won’t comment on my lateness/extend deadlines because of how I act in class and the quality of what I do turn in, I know that won’t pass in college.</p>
<p>Major problem.<br>
So, a large school and large classes would likely make me much less stressed
I am wondering if the issue isn’t size but easiness and flexibility. Some nice school where, as in hs, your assets outweighed the other parts. Where, like hs, teachers give you the benefit of the doubt. You can’t necessariy “hide” in a large class, if your work isnt timely and you perpetually come in late. ?</p>
<p>*However, the best solution is not to look for a college that compensates for that, but to overcome the introversion. In the real world, most jobs require interaction with others, whether it be with customers or with coworkers collaborating to complete a project. You do NOT want to go through life unwilling to work with others. *</p>
<p>Yes, I think that I should…it only worries me that I might not do so well in classes requiring a lot of discussion. I’m not unwilling to work with others; I have no problem doing a science project, lab, working on problem sets, etc. with other people, what makes me uncomfortable is opinionated discussions such as in English class about a book we read.
I do participate in class (raise hand for answers, go up to the board and explain problems,) but not directly with my classmates.
All of my group projects, even in English, have been successful, but I am a perfectionist so I often end up doing most of it myself. </p>
<p>*I am wondering if the issue isn’t size but easiness and flexibility. Some nice school where, as in hs, your assets outweighed the other parts. Where, like hs, teachers give you the benefit of the doubt. You can’t necessariy “hide” in a large class, if your work isnt timely and you perpetually come in late. ? *</p>
<p>I agree. I really want to improve that. I think I have been improving throughout high school (91 and 1 honors class freshman year- 97, all honors and an AP junior year,) and I have a 4.0 GPA overall, but it is still very bad to carry my habits to college, where professors may not be as flexible, as you mentioned. I feel like I would be performing much worse if I hadn’t established such genial relationships with my current teachers. I like discussions with teachers, but am intimidated by class discussions.
But that is why I discussed the motivation factor. I was wondering whether small, discussion-based classes where everyone knows each other would be more motivating, or large classes that would put less pressure on me would be more motivating.</p>
<p>I kind of agree to ptontiger.</p>
<p>But literary discussions are fun… Given, they may not be your thing, but you’ll have to learn to analyze works of literature and debate the author’s true meaning. If you honestly dislike this so much that you won’t learn to do it, then just don’t take those type of classes in college. Only a few classes will be required of you in college anyway - especially if you’re a STEM major.</p>
<p>OP, you need to fix your problem with late or missed assignments. Most instructors in college won’t cut breaks. It would be unfair to the students who DO get their work in on time.</p>
<p>Most of us here know more about the usual college context, where there is some basic expectation you manage your time successfully and participate in peer discussions. </p>
<p>You may get some college ideas on the forum below- there have been discussions of schools that are empowering for kids who do’t perform their all-around best in the usual class situtions. It can’t hurt to look. [Learning</a> Differences and Challenges - LD, ADHD - College Confidential](<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/learning-differences-challenges-ld-adhd/]Learning”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/learning-differences-challenges-ld-adhd/)</p>
<p>Good luck.</p>
<p>D2, also an introvert, struggled with this decision. She initially wanted to attend a large university where she could just quietly sit there, but ended up at a small LAC with classes ranging from 5-20 people. This provided the safety net of support in that her profs knew who she was, but also made it necessary for her to find ways to meet the challenge. She just graduated, and I am in awe of how she’s grown - she’s still the same person, but her comfort zone in professional and personal situations has expanded dramatically.</p>
<p>I was an introvert who experienced both a small LAC and a large university. Choose the small LAC. It isn’t even close. I found it isn’t that difficult to learn to feel comfortable with a small group of people in a social environment full of mutual respect, which is something that most LAC’s provide. You should seek a place where you will feel comfortable to grow, not a place to hide.</p>