Having just finished my first year at Western University, I have to say my experience was really good. I chose to go to one of the affiliates and was a little concerned that since this was a smaller school, it would impact my university experience and the quality of student life. I have to say that I was wrong. I cannot recommend going to an affiliate enough. I had the ability to have a smaller learning experience and still choose to be a part of a bigger school community. Having hands-on professors and smaller classes was great for my learning style and still having that ability to go out and have a university-town experience. Cannot recommend it enough.