Rural for 4 Years

classof2k16
Wed, 19 Aug 2015 18:14:40 +0000

I have been looking at and visiting some rural LACs and loved them! Williams especially has a beautiful campus and amazing academic philosophy. The freshman year experience at one of these rural colleges seems great-- good living situation, tight-knit community etc. However, I worry about junior and senior years. While there are plenty of entertainment options on campus, by the end I wonder if it will be constricting or like I am trapped. The “bubble” seems like it would foster a unique learning experience, but by the end it may feel too childish. For anyone with experience at a rural college: is there truly enough to do for four years, or do you have the “need to spread my wings” feeling by the end?