My child went to a SLAC for Env science. While there, decided to double major. Being a smaller school, they worked with my child to help support that endeavor. They had internships each year (a few found through the school) did an REU, did an independent research project at the schools greenhouse that the school supported (student found outside Grant and school allowed use of greenhouse) presented findings at two conferences, had amazing professors who were very invested in her growth. She is off to grad school now. Most of her env friends from that school were accepted to grad school or have beginner env jobs (tough market in government in 2025 for ENV right now) Don’t overlook the SLACS, but you will need a child who loves to learn and loves to seek opportunities. The opportunity is there and the school will support. Of course bigger schools will have “bigger equipment” but that doesn’t seem to hold anyone back. Also, look into the classes. Are they policy or research based?
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