<p>For all you students who attend small, residential undergrad schools (say @1500 students or less), do you have any observations or advice for those who are just beginning their college life? It seems that optimizing the social experience on campus may vary a bit with the size of the school, though clearly there are other factors that come into play. Just thought I'd pose the question to the experts. Thanks for your thoughts.</p>
<p>From my experience going to a small college (1,700 students), it is more important to get involved in activities early on. There are slightly fewer activities and opportunities to socialize, but I've made some lifelong friends which I was never able to make in my large high school (3,500 students). Some of the smaller residential colleges are more specialized to a certain subject or degree-type, which may make it easier to have good social experiences because you'll have more in common with people.</p>
<p>I found that if you don't get involved in the first couple weeks of the semester (when more activities are planned and my school has a club fair), it is very difficult to start up anything new until the next semester because everything is established.</p>
<p>So, I'd recommend to get involved early on with at least a few activities that interest you. It's better to start with too many and have to drop some than be bored in your dorm room.</p>
<p>Thanks kwtortoise- That's just the kind of info. that is likely to be helpful. Any toher thoughts?</p>
<p>sep200 where are you planning to go?</p>