community college is easy and four-year university is hard?

Question

I heard people saying that community college is even easier than high school, is that true? is it MUCH easier than four-year colleges?

Answer 1

Nope. The only differences are in the cost.

I've been to everything---large university, small college, and a community college.

The CC classes had more non-tradiational students and the hours cost less. Usually in the summer the classes were easiER.

The larger univerisity classes had more classes offered and I never found a class HARD persay. I had to apply myself more to certain classes, but I never struggled.

The smaller college has classes that cost the most, but in the end the ease of the class was actually easier. It was common sense. Then again, I was a communications major and most of the classes WERE easy.

In the end, my advice is not to worry about it. Classes will be tough no matter where you go, but if you apply yourself you'll do fine.

Answer 2

NO!

I have a Bachelor's Degree and lots of extra credits for my teacher certification.
Most community colleges have a reputation to protect. They want people to attend their school too. But, if Universities do not accept community college credits, the community college would go bankrupt!
As a result, the community college has to be sure that the student can tolerate the Math, English and other stuff from the University. So, generally the work is just a hard. HOWEVER, I must say, community colleges typically have less students in each class. As a result, teachers can focus on your needs better and can spend a small amount of time extra on your questions, but God help you if you are in a freshmen university forum style lecture hall and there are 300 of you in class that day and you have a question. It's hard for the professor to stop and answer you. However, typically classes have Labs and you have to attend Lab as well, you will have a TA (teachers assistant) giving the lab, you can get a lot of questions answered there. It all works out in the end. So don't be afraid of going to the university, it's a lot of FUN! Trust me!

Answer 3

It really depends on the professor. Some are tough and some aren't. I actually had some of my best profs at community college. I recommend starting at community college to just about anyone. Unless you plan on transfering to Harvard, any university will accept your transfering credits. You'll save a hell of a lot of money by doing it this way too.

I actually thought that ALL college was easier than highschool. You spend less time in class and you usually only have 2 or 3 tests per semester and a more clearly defined due dates. Plus a lot of profs don't take attendance so you can miss class half of the time if you like.

Answer 4

I didn't think that a four year college was hard.

You need to ask yourself why you want to go to college. If the answer is to get an education -- then you should go to the best school that you can get into and you should be prepared to do the work. It will pay off in the long run.

If you come up with any other answer -- then stay away from four years schools -- don't take away a space from a more deserving student.

Answer 5

LOL I've been to 4 year university and to a community college. I went to a 4 year first and found it was much much easier then a community college.

Answer 6

Yes, community colleges are generally easier. You don't have to take as many general ed classes, and those classes are usually easier. I'm in a 4 year college and there are ALOT of requirements, in addition to all the classes I need for my major. When my boyfriend complains that I study too much or push myself too hard, I explain that he doesn't understand what I'm going through because he goes to a tech school where he only had to take a year of general classes, all his other classes were photography classes that he actually wanted to take and don't require a lot of reading and studying. Going to a four year college is worth it though, having a bachelor's degree will get you furthur in your career.

Answer 7

It really depends upon the university or community college. But, tyically universities are considered more rigorous (you have professors as teachers) and community colleges are a lot easier. I know I always went to the community college to take my harder electives and would have the credits transferred back to my university.

Answer 8

I found my community college to be more challenging and interesting than the 4 year college that I transfered to.

Answer 9

Depends on where you go. I have attended both types of schools and some of the community college courses were much harder than 4-year-schools and vice-versa.

If the school you are attending feels like it is a "blow-off" school, and you are not learning much,...it sure wont help your future.

Answer 10

I have been to both and found that one isn't easier than the other. However, I would say that community college professors give you more opportunities to raise your grade and/or grade a little lenient.