So, My husband is in the army, getting posted at Ft. Drum. We wont move til January, but I'd like to get a head start on finding a school to go to! Im nineteen and in the air force reserves with no prior university schooling. I'd like to study marine biology or oceanography.. hopefully I can do this up there...I rather something near the post..but no community colleges...
I want to get an idea of what's available..but I will def. see the education office right away..hopefully if a school is kinda far, I can persuade my husband to live off base half way between.
Thank you for your help!
2006-10-20 08:17:25 · 3 answers · asked by Navi 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
my BIL is at drum (currently in Afghanistan) - my sister is doing school online - a maryland school - they offer discounts for military families. as far as a school nearby - good luck! there are some community colleges - the biggest univers./colleges i can think of is SUNY Pottsdam, or Clarkson U. - bit of a drive though...good luck...it's a nice area there...just spoke with my sister - it's snowing there today....yup...your moving to a snow belt!
2006-10-20 08:35:01 · answer #1 · answered by dmcg1012 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I come from the Watertown NY area - Honey - you are looking at JCC (Jefferson Community College) for at least 2 years....then it is off to Potsdam or even Utica (near Syracuse)
Lat I knew, JCC has an animal program!!! And it would be cheaper to go to for your 1st two years anyway......
Syracuse U is good as well - but that is a 1 1/2 hour (?) trip to and then again from. Have you ever driven in the winter? The cold harsh winters??? Whiteouts?
There is really not a lot around the Watertown area that is going to be "close".......
2006-10-21 06:59:28 · answer #2 · answered by snowdrop 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At age 19 with no prior college education, I am concerned that you are so rigid about community college. that seems to be the perfect fit for your situation - and my community college hours certainly transferred to my university degree plan.
You really do need to rethink your position.
good luck to you.
2006-10-20 14:51:19 · answer #3 · answered by Prof. Cochise 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋