I was surprised at how the classroom does become a starting point for a learning community and just not a place to be because you have to be there. I was surprised that all my professors know my name and am aware of when I show up and when I don't. I have met many people who are in my classes that I have later hung out with. The small size of the campus forces you to meet people and hang out with people you would not otherwise meet, which has taught me a lot about different cultures and has opened my eyes (remember I come from a secluded small town). The community is so close that most advisors know where your interests lie and are more than willing to help guide you in the right direction. This is like when I needed help figuring out what I was going to do with the rest of my life in choosing a major and joining clubs.