By:Karina Jimenez
Let’s be real. Money plays an important factor in considering which university you will spend the next four years. Maybe it’s the teacher to student-ratio that matters to you. Or maybe you learn best in a lecture room that holds over 300 students.
Whether it’s being involved in Greek life and having this experience shape your next four years or choosing a Christian private university that will help you develop leadership, build character, and learn to place service before yourself. Campus activities and a close-knit community are integral parts of life at a private university. For that reason, a private university is the best bet for an education that offers values.
The size of the lecture room can make a difference. Studies show that students are less likely to be engaged and lose focus easily, Rosemin Esparza a student from University California, Riverside, “Attendance isn’t necessary for lectures and because the classes are big professors don’t know which student is present or absent…. This is the reason why I don’t show up to lecture.”
Attending a private university, professors learn student’s names quickly and take into consideration their students’ education. Those factors lead to a high graduation rate at private colleges. The 6-year graduation rate is 59 percent at public institutions and 66 percent at private institutions.
Private universities keep the classes small, making it easier to access your professors. Some professors make their direct cell phone number available. The relationships that are built at private universities are beneficial for the student because those relationships become connections that lead to opportunities in the real world.
Aileen Chunn, an alumni student from La Verne University, says, “It’s important to create relationships with your professors because they can be your first exposure to networking. When I graduated college my professor had offered me an internship at her marketing agency which turned into a full time job, maintaining relationships with your professors can open doors for you.”
Forbes magazine listed the top colleges for 2018 ranging them the top choice for students when applying for college.
The demand for a higher education is rising and is becoming more competitive. Once applicants see “Congratulations!” the next thing they look at is financial aid. Private universities are funded by private contributions meaning more money for scholarships. The “high price” of private colleges is a myth. The private donations allow universities to maintain nicer dorms and an overall nice campus. The donations help the university fund new buildings and revenue facilities. Private universities offer students merit scholarships, grants, and other financial incentives. Often, students attending private colleges pay about the same tuition as those attending public universities.
Having connections and relationships with professors is key into the profession world. Professors get to know their students first hand that could benefit them when it comes down to needing references when applying for jobs. In the end you’ll make a worthwhile investment.
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