is community college before a university a good idea?will this delay my dream to pursue my dream of teaching?

Answer 1

It is OK, it is less expensive which can really help out when the funds just aren't there to pay for it. I know several people that did their 2 years at community before heading to a University. It is completely OK to do. The best thing is to figure out what works best for you financially, do you need to be close to home or stay at home / this really will save cost. ( if cost is part of it ) sometimes the smaller environment is a benefit to some learners also. good luck, just do what is right for you!

Answer 2

Going to community college first is a great idea. I'm in a community college right now and pay about $90 per credit hour. The school I'm transferring to eventually is about $350 per credit hour. I just met with a guidance counselor today and he let me know that I can even take most of my major classes at the community college. I'm actually staying at the community college an extra year just to get in all the possible classes. By the time I transfer to the big university, I won't have that many classes left to take and will spend a significantly less amount of money. And don't think that just because you're taking classes at a community college that the classes aren't as good as a university because they are just as knowledgable and the class sizes are usually much smaller. Take it from me because I know first hand that going to a community college for as long as you can will help you out so much. Transferring is easy to, counselors are there to help you so it's not a big deal. Especially if you're going into teaching, most community colleges work with bigger universities to make sure that the credits transfer because it is such a popular major. I would recommend going to the school's website that you plan on going to eventually. They usually have a general education transfer guide. You can take classes at the community college based solely on what will transfer. That's what I'm doing and it's working out perfectly. Good luck, I hope my advice helps you.

Answer 3

Yes - its a great idea! No, it shouldn't delay your teaching dreams. Select a University degree program that accepts transfer credits, then contact the conselor at the University. They will inform you of the requirements of transfer credits and accepted colleges (classes). Many Universities have a maximum number of transfer credits. Then enroll in the community college taking only the general courses - - english, math, psy. etc... (You'll save a ton of money.) Then once you are close acquiring the max transfer credits, apply for transfer to the University. I transfered 45 credits from two different community colleges towards my BS. I am now almost finished with my MS (only three more weeks!!!)

Answer 4

It can be a good or bad idea depending on your needs. Some people don't have the money to afford a unviersity right away, or aren't prepared for the rigorous academic coursework. Community college lets them ease into the college experience, save money, complete credits at full-time or part-time pace based on their schedule, and satisfy general education requirements before going to university to focus on their individual majors.
It won't delay you from becoming a teacher, unless you let the more relaxed atmosphere of a community college derail you from your education entirely. As long as you commit yourself to your studies and pursue the goal of transfer to a university in your junior year, then you'll be fine.
My best friend did two years at a community college, then finished at UCDavis, and then went to Santa Clara for her Master's Degree. She's been teaching second and fourth grade ever since.

Answer 5

I am currently in high school, and after graduation"2009", I plan on getting a Degree in Early Childhood Education, becuase I would like to also become a Primary Teacher!!! I thought about going to Community College first... but I don't really know. I really want to go to a 4 year institution, and just stay... but college is EXPENSIVE. I'm sure I'll get grants, and scholorships... but I am taking Community College into consideration. Yet, I find nothing wrong with it. As long as your classes TRANSFERs to the University!
Good Luck

Answer 6

no, this is a great idea and I wish I had done it because it would have saved me a lot of money. It doesn't matter where you start off going to school, it's where you end up.