I haven't read the article yet but shall read it soon. Just wanted to say that I've been to two university's where I studied law. Undergrad and post grad, anyways, the first university I went to was filled with about 250 law students studying first year, and the second was made up of just 70 students maximum. I have to say that the first university I went too was far better. Yes there were more students, but you had the chance to shine when you debated with lecturers. They were much more friendlier and sympathising. the smaller uni where I studied my post grad was terrible. Because it was a small year group all the teachers knew everything about you. If you didn't do well on one essay, the whole faculty knew. In turn that led to stereotypes. My friend with me who studied at Oxford university, said that the university was so much more stressful, then Oxford itself. Really and truly, wen there's a small year group you don't have the chance to mix with different people, you cant escape a stereotype or prejudice because it clings to you and is often discussed knowingly or unknowingly by the faculty, your grades and everything about you becomes attached to you. Whereas if your at a uni with larger numbers, you have the chance to meet different people, your interaction with the teachers relies on your qualities and wanting to stand out, you can escape from discussions sometimes by being silent when your not in the mood to converse because we all have our bad days when were just pissed or can't be asked. So in short I'm glad I'm a number, because my personality will let me have the chance to alter it into a face and a recognisable smile.