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Rank: Frosh
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Location: Thunder Bay, ON
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I'm currently attending a relatively small college in Thunder Bay, Ontario. After I finish my three year program here, I'm heading for Ottawa University to continue in my studies.
I enjoy the small campus atmosphere. A lot gets covered in class and in general, I think the value of your education is increased due to more personal interaction with teachers.
What does everybody else think?
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Rank: Frosh
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Location: Nova Scotia
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I agree! I think the smaller campuses allow people to get to know their classmates and profs better. One on one help is offered more and the campus just seems more tight knit! Although larger campuses probably have more to offer in range of classes.
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Rank: Senior Student
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Location: Ontario, Canada
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I agree too! I think that a small campus gives you that neighbourhood feel. Smaller classes can mean more one on one interaction.
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I cann't agree more, because there are many place that you go and they are larger and some of the teachers don't want to help as where in a small area they are willing to spend more time with you if you need the help.
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Rank: Frosh
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Location: Sault Ste. Marie
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I am living on campus at a small university. However, I feel there are pros and cons. Firstly, yes, one on one interaction is better and there is more of a neighborhood feel. however, in a smaller campus there is alot more gossip and can almost be compared to a glorified highschool.
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Rank: Frosh
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Location: Ontario
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Small campuses are great casue u get to meet alot of ppl and kinda get closer. Although large campuses alow u to meet more ppl!
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Rank: Senior Student
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Location: Toronto
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I definitely would prefer a smaller campus. I went from a big high school to a smaller high school, and it was the greatest decision I ever made. There's a community-like atmosphere that you just couldn't get at a big high school. I can imagine that while university/college is a lot more people, I think a smaller campus would still be nicer.
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Rank: Frosh
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Location: Brampton, Canada
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I don't mind either, but if I had to choose, I'd definitely go with a smaller campus. I find them a lot more intimate, but large campuses are great, too, because you have the opportunity to meet lots of different people. 
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Rank: Frosh
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Location: NB
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I guess everyone agrees, but I'm going to chip in. Another disadvantage of a big campus is that oftentimes you don't even get taught by a certified prof, but rather his/her student assistant (grad or post-grad student). I've heard of people in classes such as these that can't even get help from the prof - he/she is too busy - how can that be, if he's not even teaching?
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Location: Wilfrid Laurier University
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M4TT wrote:I guess everyone agrees, but I'm going to chip in. Another disadvantage of a big campus is that oftentimes you don't even get taught by a certified prof, but rather his/her student assistant (grad or post-grad student). I've heard of people in classes such as these that can't even get help from the prof - he/she is too busy - how can that be, if he's not even teaching? Many classes are taught by people without PHDs. Many are teaching while they are in the process of obtaining a PHD. Most professors are heavily involved in research which is why they need TAs to assist them in teaching and marking.
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Location: Toronto
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I'm at a small campus and its the best decision I ever made. I did feel sad giving up the chance to be in a large campus/university in the city becasue I thought it would be cool to be in a really busy urban environment but now I think it would have been more of a distraction to my studies. The thing is that even in small universities you still get large first year lectures in which it is still difficult to get help from the prof.
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Rank: Frosh
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Location: Toronto
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Smaller campuses are great because you get to run into people you know and are familiar with from your classes on a daily basis just around campus to say hi. It's nice seeing familiar faces around you and it has a more home-y feel than a bigger campus, I think.
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