<p>^“Doesn’t NYU have more resources, classes, & opportunities than a small LAC?”</p>
<p>As a large, research university, yes, it does have more opportunities. There is a much broader array of programs and courses than you’d find at a LAC. The professors are generally more “famous” in their respective fields. NYU is (obviously) in NYC, which has an infinite amount of exciting internships and jobs that can’t be found anywhere else. What you’re giving up though, to a certain degree, is the small class environment generally considered be more conducive to intellectual stimulation and growth. Personally, I don’t see the relationship between small/large class sizes as inferior/superior to one another. They’re simply different. If you want cozy relationships with your professors, you can have them at NYU, but you’re going to have to work for it a little more than you’d have to at Vassar/Oberlin. Introductory classes are large (as is the case at most schools, even small ones), but more advanced classes are just as small as those at LACs. So maybe Intro to Bio isn’t going to be 15 kids… but does it really matter?</p>
<p>M’s Mom: Many NYU students are able to manage their 4-5 course load per semester, while balancing multiple internships/jobs and still can find time to do cultural things and party. You’d be hard pressed to find the same opportunities in Poughkeepsie, NY or Oberlin, OH.</p>