Author: Vince Vazquez
Last saved by: Rob Frank

Vincent Vazquez

English 101

Professor Frank

May 7, 2010

Compare/Contrast Notes

Intro
I. A teenager 10 years ago – different priorities
	A. Now, at 27, see things differently
	B. New set of priorities
	C. Last two choices out of high school – Lebanon Valley College and West 	Chester University
		1. Chose Lebanon Valley College
	D. Re-look at schools ten years later, with different priorities 
		1. West Chester University fits these new priorities better than Lebanon 			Valley College 

Body
II. Could play football right away at Lebanon Valley
	A. Playing sports not important
	B. Playing was a form of socializing
		1.  Better ways to socialize
			a. Student run organizations
				i. W.C. over 200 (Collegeview)
				ii. L.V. 76 (Collegeview)
			b. Frats
				i. W.C. 28 (Collegeview)
				ii. L.V. 4 (Collegeview)
III. Smaller school means not lost or a number
	A. Significantly more faculty, however,  means more assistance
		1. W.C. 4,321 students on campus – 545 faculty members  (1 fac for 7 			stu.) (Collegeview)
		2. L.V. 1292 students on campus – 100 faculty (1 for 13) (Collegeview)
	B. More organized assistance 
		1. W.C. larger Counseling Services, Career opportunity services, 				multicultural services (WC and LVC)
		2. W.C. has services not available to L.V.
			a.  Community Services, Judicial affairs, Off-Campus Services 				(WC)
IV. Small town allows more focus on academics.
	A. Annville, L.V. town with, consists of one restaurant and one gas station.  A 	“one light” town.
		1.  Not much cultural activities.
			a.  Social life consisted of dorm rooms and parties
	B. West Chester is large suburban area, outside Philadelphia
		1. Lots of culture
			a. Arts, music, dining, nightlife, festivals, theater, political 					involvement, community activities.

Conclusion
V. Other major comparison 
	A. Difference in tuition, something I didn’t take into account when I was 17.  
		1. W.C. – $13,000 (LVC) 
		2. L.V. – $30,000 (WC)
	B. W.C. more recognized institution.  Looks better on job resumes.
	C.  Experiencing 10 more years of life gives a better view of what is important 	in future
	D. Hindsight 20/20 

Works Cited 
Collegeview. Hobsons Inc., 2010. Web. 8 May 2010.
Lebanon Valley College. N.p., 2010. Web. 8 May 2010.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania  . N.p., 2101. Web. 8 May 2010.