I'm thinking of transferring from a state university to a community college is this a bad choice?

Question

I'm a first semester freshman and i'm really unhappy living away from home. I'm transferring for my Spring term but i might be transferring into a community college. I want to go to medical school, will this really affect my chance of getting in. I dont want to destroy my future but I am really unhappy here and feel I would enjoy college more living at home but commuting. SOMEONE HELP PLEASE!!!!

Answer 1

if you plan to go to a good med school, then yes, it might affect your chances. However, if your unhappy now, you need to go back home. Even if you go to a community college, take the classes you need that will transfer into whichever degree you are pursuing. Plan on going to a different school next year and figure out how to balance everything so that you are not depressed as you are now....

Answer 2

Speaking from experience I say disregard what others are saying here. A community college is a good choice if you don't want to be away from home right now. ANother university in your local area would be better, but there is nothing wrong with a CC. A CC is only a 2 year program and should have a 2+2 program with other universities in the state. Go to the CC and make all A's and you are golden for when you transfer back to a 4-year school. Do well (all A's again if you are looking for med school) and you should have no trouble getting into a good grad program for the medical field.
You absolutely have to make all A's though...med school is tough no matter where you come from so those grades are necessary. The thing you really need to figure out though is why do you need to be at home? Just so you know when you get into med school you will not see much of your family and so you need to be able to let go.

Answer 3

You have an obvious long-term goal: med school. A community college is an excellent way to get all your first two years' worth of "basics" out of the way, often at much less expense. It enables a student to concentrate on the classes, and not worry about the finances so much, especially if you can live at home. When your basics are out of the way, transfer to a strong university for your last two years. THIS is where the hard work is going to pay off for your admission to med school. If your long-term goals seem too overwhelming at times, don't let it get you down. Break your goal down into several smaller goals which are more manageable. Also look for part-time jobs or volunteer work related somehow to the medical field. Write letters to those in the medical field who may inspire you. Keep those letters to reread on days when you want to throw the towel in and quit. Above all, surround yourself with those who will encourage you, believe in yourself, and work hard. Good luck!

Answer 4

A community college is better than no college, so if you are going to drop out of the univ. regardless, then yes, go to community college. However, if you really want to do well and then go to graduate school of some sort (including medical) then you may want to stick it out at the university. Your freshman year is hard, but if you can make it to your sophmore year, it will get easier.

Answer 5

In terms of later employment, this is a very bad choice. You will get a MUCH better job if you come from a University than if you come from a CC. You absolutely won't get into a decent law school, either.

Answer 6

Yes! Stay put where you are and squeeze the best out of what is available!