Is it okay to go to a community college and then transfer to a 4-year univerisity? Why don't many people do this and why do they go to a 4-year institution right out of high school?
I'm a running start student so I really don't have a choice.I have to attend a community college and then transfer. But my question is, which is better to take? community college or 4- yr universities? I just want to know so I can drop out of the running start program if doing the 4 year university thing is better.
2007-02-13 12:38:28 · 9 answers · asked by JessieKallie 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
That depends on a lot of things. Some community college credits do not transfer to universities. You have to be careful with that because if they don't it's a waste of time because you're going to have to take those classes all over if you go to a university. Talk with the university to find out which community colleges in your area are accredited and has credits that will transfer.
2007-02-13 12:43:41 · answer #1 · answered by Nette 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did the Junior College first and got a FULL Scholarship to UCD.
I think it is the very BEST way to do college ... In Junior College the professors TEACH whereas in the Universities they are mostly concerned with Research and such. Most lower-division classes are taught by Grad students .. some are totally NOT interested in TEACHING anything ... they just HAVE to do it to pay for their tuition. Or if you have a professor ... you are in a class of 500 ( yes five hundred students ) Guess how much time your professor will have for each student ??? NONE.
You will get better instruction and actually KNOW your teachers at the Junior Colleges .
2007-02-13 12:47:56 · answer #2 · answered by Ingenieur 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I believe that they are the same. Either way you can end up with a bachelor's degree. Generally community colleges are cheaper and have smaller class sizes. A lot of students take their generals at community colleges for this reason and then transfer to a university when they are ready to begin their major.
2007-02-13 12:42:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well there is pros and cons to both...this is what my son did...when he transferred there were a few classes that didn't transfer...but having said that...it really allowed him the time to adjust to college life...classes at universities are so much more difficult and it just let him ease into it...He had a 4.0 at the community college...It really gave him a time of really feeling successful...thus making him feel confident going on to the University...so...for us...it was a good way to go...would do it the same again.
2007-02-13 12:53:23 · answer #4 · answered by ticklemeblue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Community college is a good start plus it's cheaper too.... it also gives you the opportunity to really figure out what you want your major to be if you dont' know already. Community Colleges are also good because it gives you a chance to get used to the college enviroment and get more 1 on 1 with your professors and other students too.
2007-02-13 12:43:34 · answer #5 · answered by KitKat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's not only okay, it is extremely smart. you will save money. you may have MUCH better teachers, as the university professors are often introverts with their noses in their research and the community college teachers (without the publish or perish stress) can focus on teaching!
you will really like the community college experience. I recommend it highly, so don't worry. You are in the right place.
Good luck. You are headed in the right direction. Good for you!
2007-02-13 12:43:40 · answer #6 · answered by outtahere 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is cheaper to go to a community college and get all of your regular classes out of the way. it's also easyer to get into a 4 year university after you have gone to a community college for a year.
2007-02-13 12:52:21 · answer #7 · answered by c8 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A 4-year university college is much better. You pay more but you get a lot more experiance in your work.
2007-02-13 12:47:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its always about money.
A 4-year university is believed to be "better" in quality.
A junior college and then transfer is "better" in price.
It largely depends on the actual schools you are considering, too.
2007-02-13 12:42:29 · answer #9 · answered by tabulator32 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋