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As compared to the seventies and eighties, students today prefer studying in city colleges. Gone are the days when quaint colleges on pretty, green campuses were filled with enthusiastic students.  Maybe this is the result of a generation that is being constantly bombarded by media and is over stimulated.

Of course, as compared to campuses outside the city, city colleges offer a range of entertainment and amusement options. Cities have it all such as concerts, theatre, museums, pro sports, clubs and shopping. Students in city campuses never really get bored. They have a host of things to do. All they have to do is to hop on to a subway or a bus and find something exciting to do.

City school students can also access other nearby colleges to share social and academic resources. These students are also benefited by more volunteer, campus jobs and internship opportunities. Since trains, airports and buses are closer, transportation for them is easier. As compared to colleges outside the city, city college students reach home faster after a tiring day at school. 

These are some of the advantages of city colleges. These colleges have their downside too. In the crowded, highly populated cities, there are only a handful of colleges. If you are firm about getting admission in a city college, you are hugely limiting your options. You are probably also missing out on great courses offered by out of city colleges.

You also miss out on a sense of community and on being a part of a centralized campus with large green fields and smaller dorms. You can actually enjoy a sunny day throwing around Frisbees.

You will find this peaceful atmosphere in very few city schools. In fact, there are many students who actually wish to transfer from city schools as they miss the sense of belonging. Big city colleges in fact face greater attrition as compared to colleges outside the city.

Another aspect to consider in big city colleges is the safety factor. While security is optimum in the campus, the moment you step out, you are exposed to crime and theft associated with big cities. You may be safe on campus, but not on the streets.

There is a feeling among students that colleges situated amidst exotic, natural surroundings are boring. There is nothing ever going on in the flatlands of Ohio or the mountains of Maine. This is a misconception. Colleges that are situated away from the bustling crowd usually try harder to organize concerts and other extracurricular activities to create a sense of belonging and enrich the school spirit. Just visit a suburban or rural college during weekends and you will find students enjoying activities together rather than scattering in different directions as in the city schools.

College is all about education and also about enjoying a host of exciting activities with your friends. Students who insist on studying in city colleges must take a hard look at their priorities. By selecting a beautiful green campus in Virginia or Vermont, you may just be making the best decision of your life.