<p>I am currently a sophomore at Marist College. During my senior year of high school, I had a very difficult time deciding which school to attend. I narrowed my six options down to two: Marist College and the University of Connecticut. As a Connecticut resident, UCONN seemed like a good choice. However, Marist appealed to me so much more. The campus is beautiful and people are very friendly. The door will always be held open for you. I wanted to surround myself with people who were friendly and caring and I got this vibe after attending the open house for accepted students. </p>
<p>However, the main reason I chose to attend Marist College was for the educational experience. The classes typically cap out at twenty-five and this had sold me. I needed to build a relationship with my professor and classmates in order to progress academically, and Marist has provided me with just that experience. I like knowing that my professors recognize me throughout campus and they recognize the effort I put in as a student. They are also willing to work with you in and out of the classroom. I feel that I have succeeded as a college student because of the small class sizes and tight knit programs. If I had attended a large university with huge lecture halls I cannot say that I would have succeeded during my first few semesters at college like I have thus far. </p>