Do you know the differences between community colleges and public universities in general?

Question

Pls. describe your experiences at both, and knowledge about them. Did you get yourself involved in activities besides studying?

Answer 1

Community Colleges are normally two year schools and Universities offer four year degrees and above.

Answer 2

Community Colleges only award technical and two year degree's, like an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science. Most public Universities can also award Master and Doctorate Degrees. A public university is owned by the state it is in while a private university is owned by a private individual or corporation. It's usually much less expensive for a student to attend a public university as the state pays for a lot of the money it takes to run the school. A student should get involved with as many activities as possible while attending college or university. Also, during the last year or two a student should look for a job that uses the skills they will graduate with. The college should help with cooperative education (co-op) and Internship programs. Any student who receives a degree without any work experience in that area has a good chance of being told that they are overqualified when they look for a job.

Answer 3

Community Colleges are 2 year colleges. Sometimes they are called Community and Technical Colleges. Graduates receive Associate Degrees.

Public colleges and universities are 4 year institutions. Universities offer Graduate Degrees (Masters and PhDs)

I went to a Community and Tech college when I first started college. I had to pay my own way and I thought I would get a 2 year degree, work, and then go back for my Bachelor's Degree in Education.

Well, my degree in Applied Science Technology-- allowed me to work as a support staff member in a library. Well, the degree really wasn't worth much, although I didn't know it at the time.

I went back for my BA right after I earned the AAS. Some of my course work went for the BA, most didn't. So, I wasted a lot of time taking classes for AAS.

My advice- go for the Bachelor's Degree if you have the time and money. It's well worth it. You may get paid more too with the Bachelor's Degree. This probably depends on the degree. Computer Science will get you more $$$ no matter what.

Since I worked most of my college life, I joined some groups within my 'majors.' This was a big help for me- I made friends and these activities gave me a life outside of work and study.
Some of these groups (Social Fraternities) will provide networking for you when you graduate, too.

Good luck.

Answer 4

Community college 2 year you get the core classes done is much cheaper and in some cases more help if you need it. The University 4yrs cost more the classes fill faster
In the community college you can beef up a GPA less competition University more people to compete with in English and etc.
Community has smaller classes you get to know more people
University more people in classes and all over and you are not as apt to get to know as many people
Community college gives you time to declare a major University will at times need the info wright away