I'm in high school right now and am doing this college credit program at the same time so I will be earning my associates degree and high diploma at the same time. My friend went to the community college for 2 years and then transfered to a four-year university and they accepted all her college credits. Is there anything wrong with going to a community college? Why do so many people look down on it? Why don't a lot of high school students do it?
2007-03-08 09:37:15 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I already chose my major, college choices, and spoke to an advisor every month about the classes to take so I already know that I'm well prepared to transfer. Most of the CC classes that I'm taking right now are free because I'm in this running start program. Just a little additional details...
2007-03-08 09:41:52 · update #1
There is absolutely nothing wrong with going to a two year campus. It's cheaper, normally closer (so there's not as much of a drive and you don't have to stay in the dorms) and you get a lot more personal attention from your professors. I go to a small (~2000 students) 2 year in WI and some professors I've never even had class with know me. The quality of education here is just as good (if not better) than that of a four year school.
2007-03-08 10:13:13 · answer #1 · answered by juddthestud1987 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No there is absolutely nothing worng with it! It is a less expensive way of getting your general education requirements out of the way. Just look into the transfer rules for the college/s you may want to transfer to. A lot of high school students don't do it because you can't go away to school at most community colleges. You don't get the "going away to college" living in a dorm experience. People who look down on it are just ignorant, it is the same thing, the same classes they just cost less.
Well I hope this helps,
Jennifer
2007-03-08 09:43:05 · answer #2 · answered by jennifermlayne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing wrong with going to a community college. For one they are much cheaper than a university and you can still finish your general education courses. I think a lot of people look down on community colleges because they think most people there did not do well in high school and could not get into a university. Unfortunately, people do not realize that a lot of the people that go to comm. coll. are trying to save money in order to either transfer to a university later or to work with an associate's degree. My friend is actually going to go to a community college for her gen eds and then going to a university for journalism so I know what you mean. A lot of people are surprised at her because she has really good grades and all, but she just wants to save money on tuition. I think a lot of people also think that a community college on a resume does not look as good as a person's resume who went to a university for 4 years.
2007-03-08 09:47:53 · answer #3 · answered by Keek2007 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is NOT a waste of time to go to a CC and get an associates degree. It shows a level of dedication and attainment and is a qualifier for many jobs.
But using it as a stepping stone to a bachelor's is even better. The bachelor's is the entry level degree required for many well paying positions today.
Get all the education you can. It will pay dividends both in terms of the number of jobs for which you are qualified as well as the money you will earn. (And knowledge is about the only thing the government can’t take away from you.)
2007-03-08 09:47:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not! Why pay University prices for the same education. I say this only concerning general classes. If you chose a University for your major, it's because they have quality programs. For generals, save the money for your University. I did all my generals at a community college before deciding to go to Culinary School. Good Luck!
2007-03-08 09:46:39 · answer #5 · answered by Calli J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope. I myself am attending a community college because it offers a quality education for less than what you would pay for an associate's degree at a private institution. it's even close to home. and if you want to continue to 4 yrs, you can always transfer your two year's worth of credits and won't have to pay so much for a four year degree at 4 yr university.
2007-03-08 09:41:23 · answer #6 · answered by Bonzai07 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope not at all. Less money, better class times, etc. The only thing you miss out on is the experience of campus life.
2007-03-08 09:45:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2007-03-08 09:42:09 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋