I feel appreciatid l. I could walk in there and i could see somebody i know for sure, and s have a genuine connection relationship. My advisers are the best. If i miss class, she will call me right after class is over to make sure i'm ok. Do students at other small schools feel this way? Of course they do. Students at williams and amerston swarthmore probably feel part of a family too. But historically, black cologist have managed to take that community feeling and translate it into a very effective academic culture.