<p>Well, done, posters! You have already stated all my various positions on this question.</p>
<p>Small departments, like small colleges, have both pros and cons, well enumerated above. And you can’t have any certainty going in whether you’re going to experience more of the benefits or more of the drawbacks.</p>
<p>So, yes indeed, I would worry. But to be perfectly fair, if my kid were to choose a larger department or a different college, I would probably worry equally. Just about different things.</p>
<p>We’re very good worriers at my house.</p>