2006-11-08 06:51:17 · 14 answers · asked by Pamela M 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Smaller campus, more attention from teachers.
CHEAPER
2006-11-08 06:52:36 · answer #1 · answered by Have gun, will travel. 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Every student needs to find the college that suits their individual needs best. Community colleges often are able to provide more personalized attention than can be found in many four-year institutions. Their instructors primarily TEACH, rather than working on research projects. They also excel at working with non-traditional students such as older adults and recent immigrants. Finally community colleges often schedule classes at night or on weekends, which allows people to hold down a full-time job and also take college classes.
2006-11-10 07:04:55 · answer #2 · answered by dmb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It isn't always...depends on your major, and coordination of the classes you take at the community college with a 4-year school if that is the goal. For some majors it doesn't matter (i.e. nursing because there's such a demand). For majors where there is alot of competition people might lean toward candidates based on where they went to school (snooty I know, but it happens).
However, the biggest benefit of going to a community college is usually the cost and entrance requirements. Also the size of the school and the classes (in particular if you major in, i.e., science). In addition, if you are not adequately academically prepared for college you can get caught up and gain confidence.
2006-11-08 06:57:07 · answer #3 · answered by Dee 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well I went to a community college for a few yrs. then a big university. You get more individual help in a small college. In a big university you are left alone to do the best you can. I was also more comfortable at a small college, had more friends, easier to get to know people.
2006-11-08 07:01:05 · answer #4 · answered by lucy02 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is cheaper per unit to go to a community college, people opt to go for 3 years to community college before they transfer to a big university.
2006-11-08 06:59:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Typically students attend a small university to get required courses out of the way for the first 2 years, then transfer to
a larger university where their credits are accepted.
A smaller university is usually cheaper per credit hour
and close to home.
2006-11-08 07:01:34 · answer #6 · answered by Uhookah2 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how big of a university you go to; some Universities have high enrollment but classes are relatively small
2006-11-08 09:29:29 · answer #7 · answered by Lopeds 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's cheaper. It's good if you are not ready for a big university. It's good if you want to live at home. It's good if you are able to transfer your credits to a real university.
2006-11-08 06:59:29 · answer #8 · answered by WendyD1999 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its not. a bigger university is better bc it has more programs/majors. plus if u are transfering credits from comm college to bigger university to finish diploma all ur classes may not transfer then u have to spend more money to take the class over (not worth it)
2006-11-08 06:52:58 · answer #9 · answered by jenivive 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The way my parents put it is: "Better to be a big frog in a little pond, than a little frog in a big pond!"
2006-11-08 09:18:18 · answer #10 · answered by David A 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It costs significantly less money.
It takes significantly less time.
It involves considerably less arrogance and feelings of self-importance.
The knowledge is significantly more practical.
In retrospect, I should have done this instead of going to this damn 4-year state school.
2006-11-08 07:01:22 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋