<p>I worry that this will devolve into a “which is better?” thread, which will be inflammatory and unproductive. Whether a person prefers little college or big university teachers depends on their personality type and learning style.</p>
<p>You’ll like large university professors if:
- You have an auditory learning style
- You like to blend in
- You’re better at multiple choice tests than essays
- You don’t mind sitting still for long periods
- You would rather be “50 feet from brilliance than five feet from mediocrity”
- You don’t need a lot of personal attention
- You want to go from college to the workforce right away </p>
<p>You’ll like small college professors if:
- You have a quirkier learning style (visual, tactile, experiential, etc.)
- You like attention
- You often need extra help
- You like to stand out
- You like reading and writing
- You want to be prepared for graduate or professional school, where classes will be small and intense</p>
<p>Think about your experiences in high school. Do you like your 35-student English class or your 15-student science lab the best? Do you function well on your own or do you often want or need the teacher’s help and attention? Do you blush when the teacher calls on you or do you like being a big fish in a small pond? When the teacher gets in front of the class and monologues, are you engaged or are you bored? Do you dread class discussion or do you thrive on it? These are all important questions to ask yourself if you’re choosing between a small college and a big university.</p>