I feel like i'll be looked down on by people who go to a real college. Should i be ashamed of going to Community College?
2007-09-25 14:04:24 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Its better to go to a college than no college at all!
2007-09-25 14:10:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the US, there is a stigma attached to going to community college. Some of it has to do with the idea that community colleges are not as academically challenging & the community colleges' open door policy re: admission.
However, this is unfair. When I was younger I used to worry about all that stuff. As I've gotten older & gained more experience in the work place I see the key thing is a person's talent, drive and self-discipline.
Going to a prestigious, famous school does have its advantages but other people who haven't attended an elite school still manage to have fulfilling lives.
Choose your classes & teachers wisely so you are prepared to transfer to a four year school. Save up some money & be ready to apply for scholarships & financial aid so you can graduate w/ minimal debt.
Community colleges are a good way to work towards a four year degree. I know people who have gotten very good scholarships & financial aid packages for good, expensive 4 year schools.
2007-09-25 14:18:20 · answer #2 · answered by Treadstone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be ashamed to know snooty people who will look down on you!
Here's the real deal: students who start at a community college and then transfer to a four-year university have, again and again, been compared to the students who started at those universities. The GPA earned by both groups in the final two years of study are identical, except in the studies that showed the community college transferees scored a little higher.
But if it bothers you, just wait a few years. The "real" college people are going to be paying back student loans that are big enough to buy a house in some markets--you'll have about half that much debt, and your diploma will be just as "real" as theirs.
BTW, if they start, ask them how many of their classes are being run by a grad. asst. and comment how your lower tuition has bought you several full professors or part-timers who hold real professional jobs when they're not moonlighting.
2007-09-25 14:13:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Wow, whatever gave you that idea? I go to a community college 1/2 hour away from my house. It's the south campus and part of a bigger community college. I only pay $90/credit, have a great math teacher, and I know some friends who go to a nearby university and WOULD RATHER go to my community college! So keep your chin up! :) Life is better at community college than universities. (You won't find as many snobs, either.)
2007-09-26 05:50:31 · answer #4 · answered by ♫ ∫aoli 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A community college is a COLLEGE...the courses are developed following specific standards. No one who understands the benefits that an education presents would ever look down upon a community college.
2007-09-25 14:11:58 · answer #5 · answered by MICHAEL L 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO sweety, why should you. Let me tell you something that will boost your confidence.
Community colleges offer same courses as Universities. This is true for first two years of general courses. You are smart by going to community college first because you will save so much money. People who go straight to a University end up paying $350 or more per unit, but you will pay $30 or less per unit. After 2 years, you can transfer out to a 4 year University system.
My sister went to community college first and then transferred out to UCLA after 2 years. Now she is doctor. I went to community college first and then transferred out to UC Irvine and now I am a Director of Oncology floor making 130,000 a year.
If you have any question about community college, e-mail me.
2007-09-25 14:10:50 · answer #6 · answered by angelsoqt 5 · 8⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. Loads of people go to Community Colleges in order to bring up their grades or for other reasons. There is absolutely no shame in doing so. Don't let someone make you feel like there is.
2007-09-25 14:12:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO WAY!
I have a number of friends that went to community college and have great jobs. Many went on to college.
One of my friends went from community college to get an Engineering degree. He works for the corps of Engineers in New Orleans!
Ok, don't go nuts on this.. It wasn't his fault!
2007-09-25 14:13:42 · answer #8 · answered by mstrobert 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
NO its not a shame, actually if you use this degree as a transfer degree to a university, its very smart as you will save LOTS of money on tuition. Just make sure you coordinate the associates degree that will transfer to a university first.
(I have 2 associates, a bachelors and now am almost finished with my masters- so yes its OK)
2007-09-25 14:15:06 · answer #9 · answered by flyingdove 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Some people will look down on you, sure. Then they'll be embarrassed when they realize that you can transfer into their school AND you've saved thousands of dollars in tuition for your first and second years of college.
2007-09-25 14:14:20 · answer #10 · answered by Cathy 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋