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<p>Small liberal arts college or huge renowned university?</p>
<p>I see the benefits of each. I can't decide between Lawrence University in Appleton Wisconsin and UW Madison in . . . well, Madison. I have visited both and enjoyed both visits, and now it is time to choose. </p>
<p>Any insight?</p>
<p>This is just my personal experience, but im doing 1 year at a small liberal arts school, then transferring to a state uni in the Fall. I found the smaller campus to be more limiting. Once you saw one part of the campus, that was literally it. I like a bigger, more parklike feel to the campus.</p>
<p>The people at my LAC are also very cliquey. I suppose that if you fall into one of those cliques you are okay, but if not then it kinda sucks. </p>
<p>The biggest reason for transferring was the program I want is not offered. End of story. </p>
<p>This is just my experience though</p>
<p>I don’t know about Lawrence, but Madison is AMAZING. I think it’s the best place in the world. If you think you might enjoy it, I’d say give it a try. I’m deliriously happy here and most people I know are too. Everything about the school is top-notch, you’ll have so much fun, learn a lot inside the classroom and out, and graduate with a degree that will be highly respected.</p>
<p>Just my two cents 
I’m sure Lawrence is a good school though. You need to decide which environment you prefer; all I can say is if you pick Madison I doubt you’ll be disappointed :D</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice/ opinions. This is going to be a tough decision. I have a visit at Lawrence in a week and I plan to go back to Madison for an overnight.</p>
<p>Lawrence was on my top choices, but then I decided Wisconsin was not for me, so I may be a bit biased here. I suggest you go to Lawrence, because you will get more attention from professors, so to speak. Have you read the section on Lawrence on Colleges That Change Lives?</p>
<p>Yeah, I have. It sounds great. I’ve visited both schools and have second visits coming in the next few weeks.</p>
<p>They’re both good schools, so at least you can’t make a bad choice. My saxophone professor attended Lawrence for her undergraduate and said she loved it. It really just comes down to personal preference, so I hope your visits will provide that clarity for you.</p>
<p>Good luck with your choice!</p>
<p>Thanks! :D</p>