There were also students playing outside and holding club meetings. All in all it was very homey and had a close-knit feeling. Students may believe that there will be more to do at an urban school. Rural schools may work harder at bringing in outside entertainment. One way to look at this is to decide whether you want to be a big fish in a small pond or a small fish in a big pond.
Some students do their best work when they are competing with other highly motivated students.
However, if you are a good student and enroll in a less competitive school, you may shine in comparison to your classmates. At a more competitive school you may be middle of the pack. Being at a less competitive school doesn't mean you will get an inferior education. You need to know what motivates you. Allison Parver, a senior at Woodrow Wilson High, finds competition a positive motivator.