Christiana was having a hard time to know what she want, a rural or an urban college. She always desired a cultural or a natural setting as she was living in suburbs from quite a long time and life isn’t dynamic there. On one hand she was attracted towards urban schools because of the wealth of entertainment possibilities and the convenience. However, she did not like fast-paced life, and prefer a more relaxed atmosphere. We at futureworks come across a number of such college goers.

So, let’s have a look at the campus life at Rural and Urban colleges.

Rural Campus

Green grass, chirping birds, slight breeze, fresh flowers or students reading book under a tree. All this and a lot more is what a small university downtown can offer you.

Rural campus life is away from big city distractions such as air pollution, noisy traffic, and tall buildings. On a rural campus, you have the opportunity to get in touch with nature. Enjoying the scenic beauty during the drive in and exploring the great mountains and woods is worth a thousand words. When you are on such a campus which is in the heart of mountains then it’s also worth biking, hiking, jogging, bird watching, or simply studying under a tree.

In addition to these, rural colleges also provide educational opportunities related to science and nature. Going to a school with access to outdoor facilities gives you a chance for hands-on learning, such as studying fruits and vegetable crop as a part of your agricultural science.

Safety and Security are more related to a rural college as compared to an urban one. Although crime can happen anywhere, parents feel safer sending their children at a rural college compared to a city school. The size of a campus typically ties into safety and security issues.

On a small campus, interaction with other students, faculty, and townspeople is a must. Here international students can tap the opportunity to make friends with other international students very quickly and the American students are very welcoming as well. In addition to interactions with students, the ability to communicate directly with faculty, staff, administrators and alumni is another benefit. Students won’t see their professors only in class; professors will interact with students as advisers to their housing units, advisers to campus clubs, and much more.

When it comes over the issue of transportation, need not to worry as most rural schools or towns provide free or cheap transportation for college students. You may ask about it during a campus visit.

Urban Campus

Urban colleges are centers of museums, local theatre, restaurants, culture, art, design, communication and many more.  Students while visiting the city college should tour the neighborhood to get the feel of the city and the area. Also figure out distances from the grocery store to the post office, or from the dorms to public transportation.

There are different types of college campuses; some are self-contained islands within a city, such as Rice University whose 285-acre campus is bounded by a hedge and a double row of oak trees. Others spread over city blocks, such as Boston University. Don’t assume all city colleges are huge, there are many small city schools, too.

Urban campuses also offer lucrative internship opportunities and also activities that can help you test career paths. For instance if you are majoring in fashion design, what would be more better than to located in the middle of a fashion capital, New York City.

When it comes over the issue of transportation, need not to worry, buses, trains, and taxis are readily available.

Entertainment is more varied for student’s at large urban universities than those in small rural areas. Many cities have a very lively student life with an amazing array of clubs playing music from all over the world. . One thing to be borne in mind is that urban college tends to be more expensive than a rural one. Everything is more expensive, including rent, food, and entertainment. The good news is that students can avail discounts through their students ID.

As a result, while making your decision about where to study, you also need to assess yourself and where you would fit well. If you have made the decision to attend a college in America, good luck with the process of searching for the right type of campus whether rural or urban.

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