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Community college...?
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Posted 15 days ago
Hi! I'm considering going to a community college for 2 years. My grades are really swell, and my SAT scores are high, but spending money on applications and tuition seems so pointless. I would really like to move out of my house, though. I hate my mother... But is that worth thousands of dollars in student loans? I know there's a stigma against community colleges, but I don't understand why...are there any downsides? I'm a quick learner, so it's not a thing of "quality"- chances are I'll pick it up any way. It's not like I'll be learning what I want to learn within my 2 year frame; I'll be focusing on all the bull shit "Core" stuff, right?
Has anyone here ever transferred from community to a university? Are there any regrets? Are there any people out there with regrets regarding student loans and debt? Which option would you choose, having had experience with college finances? <!--Session data--> <!--Session data--> |
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| Posted 14 days ago Hello I went to community College and then transferred to A 4 year college. All my community college professors taught at universities as well, they told me they teach the exact same way at both schools, so quality wasn't an issue. when I transferred t a 4 year I was a little worried that it would be more difficult, but I didn't have a problem. I'm a bout to get my BA with a 3.8 GPA. I have a friend who is working on his Doctorate and he started a 2 year college. Positives: Save money and gives you a little more time to decide what you want to major in. can stay local and save money for the cost of a University. At the colleges I attended the community college had more classes that worked with my schedule (that may not always be true). Negatives: You get less time to enjoy the "college experience." may take longer than 4 years to graduate if the classes needed for your major either don't transfer or the community college doesn't have them. In the end when you are looking for a job all you have to do is list the University you attended and once you have a couple of years experience in your career field the less the college you went matters. I hope this helps! |
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| Posted 14 days ago SOUL MATE!!!!! I went to a university in miami and I loved it. Then some shit went down and I was randomly withdrawn by my overcontrolling mother.
Point is, I'm now at a community college. and its the best in the state. I understand what you mean about the stereotype that surrounds community colleges but essentially its really the same thing. The only difference is community college is cheaper. In my case VCC teachers are UCF teachers. same cirriculumn. just cheaper. as for getting away from home. How I feel you there. I hate my house and am dying to move out. With the money you save up though you can afford to leave and go to school.
as for student loans and debt. they're a pain in the ass. |
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| Posted 13 days ago HEY. I'm currently at a community college. The social scene is quite lacking, but it definately beats going to an all girl school in boston and graduated with a quarter of a million dollars in debt. With your high grades you should apply to a few places and see what kind of money they give you. The transfer part of a CC is really annoying, at my school there are so many counselors but... long story short apply to a few places. But DO NOT bury yourself in loans. A BA is not worth tons of debt.
I do feel your pain on the family part, but the good thing is that you can scheduale classes at the time that your family will be home, stay in the library all the time, and get involved in clubs. But, with a lot of people going back to school, be aware that a lot of your classmates will be in their late 20s +.. Make SURE you ENROLL AS SOON AS YOU CAN IN YOUR CLASSES!!!!! It's an economically wise plan.
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| Posted 3 days ago Right now, well.... I'm actually attending my junior year of high school and my first year at a community college... I'm doing an accelerated program. But, I have gained much experience from attending a community college. No matter what, a community college is still a college. Even if people have stereotypes towards community colleges, community colleges is just as rewarding and just as much work as four-year universities. I feel that community colleges allow you to experience college without having the overwhelming social chaos and trying to fit in your first year. Instead, as you are in the community college, you can focus on you work, meet people to help you as you go, and -most importantly- find "yourself", what you truly want. This will motivate you throughout life.
However, there is one thing to remember. Going to a community college does not automatically give you two years of college. You want to make sure your credits transfer to your future university. Otherwise, community colleges are fine. |
