<p>Since it’s so large, does it tend to take more effort to find leadership opportunities etc. at Penn than at a smaller school? How big are the usual intro classes? the “weed out” classes? Does it ever feel like you’re just another kid among the 10000? I like the more intimate feeling of a smaller college, but Penn’s size and city have more opportunities for me to find my own niche, friends, etc. whereas a smaller college in a small city might leave me dancing alone if i eff up</p>
<p>The size is perfect for me. It's small enough that I see someone I know on Locust Walk every 30 seconds, but large enough that you never run out of people to meet. It can feel a little awkward at times, but I feel like at Penn you get the "College Experience" at a world-class level. </p>
<p>We have everything here... you just have to find it. That, actually is where I found my first problem with the school. For the most part, you are treated like a number. That number is located on your Penn Card and it ****ed me off at first. Certainly with housing, as many of you are about to find out, you are a number. Although occasionally there are accomodations, no one will seek you out to help you. As cliche as it might sound, no one will hold your hand. On the flip side, as long as you do seek out help you will be more than taken care of. No matter what your problem is, there is a place that will help you out in a surprizingly thorough way. I was blown away by the helpfulness of the people here. It's funny how something as anonymous as a number can get such special treatment.</p>
<p>I hope that helps.</p>
<p>Wharton summed it up most excellently.</p>
<p>The dots are all there, you just have to connect them yourself. That's the way the real world works, too. You may as well start practicing in college, before you're out in the real world and mistakes could cost you your shirt!</p>