In article , C. Paul
Williams, MD wrote:

Hi, I'm new to this group and new to piloting, just having passed my
private pilot FAA written and about halfway through flight school.
I'm training in a Cessna 172SP and have a question for the experienced
pilots out there. Do you prefer flying a high wing or low wing
aircraft and why?...I apologize if this is a redundant question on the
newsgroup.

high wing advantages:
- better short and soft field operations
- more rugged landing gear
- higher prop clearance
- better off airport clearances

Ever try to taxi through a fence/gate opening with a low wing?
High wings pass comfortable over the tops of the posts.