Is it better after high school to go to a 4 year univesity or a 2 year community college?

Question

im stuck between deciding on going to a 4yr. ar community college after high school.

Answer 1

I don't know why you were given a "thumb's down" but here's the deal...

You will NEED a 4 year degree later on...

That being said... I personally think that attending community college then transferring to a four year university is WAY better.

It's cheaper and you get to really "shine." You really get to focus on getting your core out the way. Get your priorities STRAIGHT.

Just do this... don't go for the easy classes that won't transfer.

Find out what you want your four year degree to be, then find out what are the REQUIRED courses for that degree the first 2 years.

Make a list of what you NEED to do your first and SECOND year so when you TRANSFER you will get ALL your credit's worth(except for the crap that you HAVE to take at the community college which isn't much)...

Let them know what YOU want to take. Make sure you are the FIRST to register for classes.

Then when you transfer you will be a JUNIOR and will probably look better than a lot of students who started there as a freshman.

Answer 2

i know community college doesnt sound so appealing when you are graduating high school.. the stupid college counslers force and scare students into thinking that the only thing to do is go to a 4 year college if you are smart.. If you have a low gpa then they tell you to go to a 2 year.... DONT listen to them... as a student (and it seems like alot of the other students agree) i wasted my time going to a 4 year college right out of high school.. cuz i didnt know really what i wanted to do.. i thought i did , but ididnt. You will change your major atleast once.. so why waste the money for a university.. go for the first year or so to a community college and realize what you really want.. you will be suprised how much you change after you get away from the high school crowd and what seems to be expected and respected. Go to community college!!! you will learn just as much and save lots of money until you decide what you really want to do.

Answer 3

If you have the financial ability to go to a 4-year college right out of high school, that is typically better. However, community colleges are typically less expensive than 4 year colleges, so they have a lot of use and there's nothing wrong with going to one if it's a better financial decision. If you plan to go to a 2 year college, do well, and then transfer to your local state university (or any other college), your completed degree will ultimately come from the larger institution.

Answer 4

both or great decisions, but consider this. It may be easier and more convient to go to community college. The campus will not be as big, it should cost less and it will provide transition or the teenage years of school, i mean from high school to larger university. I attend a community college and it is awesome. the community college will also give you contacts, such as professors may give you recommendations that are needed to attend the large university.

Remember nothing is written in stone and you can always change your mind. Do what you think is best for you and offers you the degree/major that you want to pursue. Also look to see what would be most helpful to you family if they are paying for it. Will the cost, drive, room/board, food, and other living expenses but reasonable? These are things that make a big differences for some so just please consider that too. GOOOD LUUUCK!!

Answer 5

I think community colleges are a great place to start for your basics. Its cheaper and the classes are a lot smaller. BUT, before you do anything check with both schools to find out what will transfer to the university. also make sure that not only will they transfer but that they will count toward your degree! This happened to me, the counslers told me the classes would transfer and they did, but then I found out that they didn't count towards my degree, so although they were on my transcript, I still had to take some classes over.
I would advise checking and rechecking this and having someone at both schools sign off on the info the have told you, this will make sure you don't waste your time or money.

Answer 6

Not likely. You'll probably have to attend community college for a year or two and then transfer.

Answer 7

I'll tell ya, going to a 4 year school is $$$. But i've meet alot of people and will have good friends for life. and the partying is fun. but i will be paying for this for years. if i could do it over again, i would not, however a 2 year school would be A LOT LESS MONEY. I SAY IF MONEY IS NOT AN ISSUE, DO A 4 YEAR. it molds you into an adult.

Answer 8

it really depends whats best for you. communtity college saves money but alot of the time, people get lazy and have intentions of transfering to a university but dont.

a university is much more expensive but you stay motivated and is a great experience, as i have heard.

i personally want to go straight to a university becuase i think since ive worked this hard in hs, and thats what i strove for, then im going!

to make things more enjoyable, maybe go to a university you want to go to (nice campus, town blah blah blah) for the first 2 years for general ed stuff then transfer to the more prestigous one. thats what i might do.

good luck!

Answer 9

i did both ( best all around - college prepares you for the university and you can get some of the mandatory course credits out of the way in a less stressful environment - you still only spend 4 years getting your degree ) PLUS IT IS CHEAPER ! ( i actually spent 5 years because of the elective courses - and i could afford to take them because of the lower cost )

Answer 10

It is better for you to attend a four year university because it will pay off in the future. Two year isn't enought.