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by Megan L. DiGregorio - November 17, 2002
Owing to the high number of large, urban universities in the United States, it is clear that a vast group of students value the benefits of an urban education. As a student considering attending a small, rural university, what aspects of such an experience are valuable to you?
Ever since middle school, I have envisioned my college experience on a small, New England campus, with an abundance of trees, grand Gothic architecture, and intimate classes allowing for a constant dialogue. However, as I began my college search in high school, those New England schools were upwards of 1500 miles away, and dreams of a Boston…
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