do u think people should go to a community college first then go to uni/colleg ?or go to an college/unversity?

Question

do u think people should go to a community college first then transfer to a unversityi/college ?or go straight to a college/unversity?Thanks

Answer 1

I went to a community college before university. The calc-1 classes at the university had 300 students, but at the community college they had 30. The cost of the university was 3x higher than the cost at the community college. There is huge pressure at the university level to perform research, and to "publish or perish", but that does not exist so much at a community college level. The lower pay at the community college works to put more teachers who love teaching in the community colleges, while it puts more income & research oriented professors in the universities.

College of any type is a culture shock. I was astonished when I actually had to work at college, because public high school is such a joke. A community college can be a less extreme change into a less adverse environment than a university.

Community College also offers associates for completion of 2 yr transfer programs. This second "piece of paper" makes you more competitive when your peers only have a BS or BA. This can be encouraging, get you internships and work-study jobs more competitively, and helps after you graduate.

Recap: Community college has
- 10x better student to teacher ratio
- 3x better cost of tuition
- teachers who love teaching over research or fame
- a less adverse culture and educational shock coming from US public high school.
- a 2yr degree before you transfer, so you have cudos and some encouragement before your final toughest 2 years.

I found that in terms of rigor, the level of performance that I was trained to, the community college was right there with the university. There are things I learned in entry-level engineering at a cc level that still are admired in senior level engineering classes.

Answer 2

If you've got a full scholarship to a 4-year university for 4 years, then by all means take advantage of your hard work and good fortune. If not, I think it's better to go to a community college first. Why spend twice as much money to earn the same degree? I went to a community college before transferring to a private college, and I don't regret the decision at all. I feel it better prepared me than the 4-year college. Community colleges have this stigma of being inadequate, when in reality, nothing could be further from the truth. They KNOW that's what people think of them, so many professors feel it their duty to up the game and make you earn your credits on the community college level. I couldn't believe how easy 4-year seemed compared to my 2-year.

If you're immature with a huge desire to get the heck out of dodge, a 4-year college somewhere else might be better for you. I dunno though, that was never a problem for me. Saving money and staying in my hometown was far more important to me. Based on my own priorities, community college first was definitely the best way to go.

Answer 3

It is a baaaddddd idea! Though it can be cheaper to start at a college, it ends up more expensive in the long run. I have heard several cases from friends that started at a community college and when they got to the university a lot of their credits would not transfer and it put them 1-2 years behind. It also depends on your major. A lot of community colleges may serve as part of your general studies, but do not give any credits to your major. I was a music major and right away in my freshman year we got into the music classes, wheras other majors you may do gen eds the first 2 years and the last 2 years are for your major. Same with foreign languages....you have to build up from the lower class levels in your first 2 years in order to take the upper level classes your last 2 years. (even if you can test out of a year)

Answer 4

Depends on your goals, needs, and circumstances. I went to community college because I could afford to pay out-of-pocket and the credits were completely transferable. I think I got a better education because freashman and sophomore class sizes at the university I transfered to were 100-200 students compared to under 50 - sometimes less than 20. The assignments were less academic and more practical at the community college which was perfect for me. I was with less "traditional" students which was also in my favor since I returned to school after several years of working.

But if you want the kind of career where you really need to go to a "good school" and/or go to a graduate program, attend all four years at the same university because it looks better to the admission folks who decide who gets in (don't ask me why?).

Answer 5

It depends upon the person. Some people are ready to go to a university/college right out of high school. Others are not. A community college is a good way for a person to work and go to school part time to get a degree and to discover if their area of interest is really feasible for them without the expense of a college or university. A community college is also good for someone without a lot of money to first get an Associates Degree and then, if they can afford it, go to a college to get their Bachelors Degree.

Answer 6

It depends on the person. I wasn't the smartest cookie on the block and struggled with school. I went to community college right out of high school. I did this as a stepping stone, also to figure out what I really wanted to do with my life. It was the BEST decision I made. I excelled in community college and gained a lot of confidence. I transferred to University after graduating from college and landed a great job right after obtaining my degree.

I have to say that I HONESTLY learned more in community college than I did in University.

Answer 7

a person goes to junior college to get certain programs that require only 2 years of schooling. In junior college the courses are easier than in college, and college are easier than the university.

People start in junior college when they feel they are not ready yet for senior college, or if they are a citizen and have lived in their state for several years as they get a discounted rate then (so don't have to pay out a huge amount for the courses for two years), or if they have been away from school for a while.

Either way, the savings in money (and student loans) is well worth starting out in junior college.

Answer 8

For me, I went to a community college first then a regular university and college and it was cheaper and all my credits transferred and I spent only 2 years at a University. Yes, it was worth it.

Answer 9

Well, I had to make that decision for myself. I did not want to go to a community college to get my basics to save money. I wanted to go straight to a University. Everybody says it's smarter, but I had to decide what was right for me. To me, doing all your basics at once would be pretty boring, and I would probably get really bored and disinterested in my education. I am going to the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas. I have planned a mixture of classes. It all really depends on what you expect to get out of college.

Answer 10

there can be a big jump in academic challenge when you go from community college to private uni. if you are disciplined and prepared, you can handle that change... so in that case, i would say save yourself some money and go community college first.