Community College?

[jaguarr]

In that case, it wouldn't be wise. I know in my case all my classes transfered over. I think as long as you stick with Colleges and Universities in your state, you'll be ok.

Think again. I've seen universities within the same state flat out deny credits from one another as well. More money for them, I guess.

jag

 

[Downhere]

Think again. I've seen universities within the same state flat out deny credits from one another as well. More money for them, I guess.

jag

Interesting. I haven't come across that from experience. Usually the general education classes should transfer easily while major specific classes could pose a problem, but if the University wants more money I can see them doing that.

 

[zanos]

It depends which community college you attend and what you're career goals are. For the majority of us it really doesn't matter. Community college is supposed to be easy and you won't have to worry about paying back huge loans.

 

[PemLam]

Better than nothing, but a four year university or college would be a better option if it's available.

jag

Most employers are looking for people with a four-year B.S. or B.A. degree, not a two year degree. That's the difference.

jag

For many, many companies a four year degree is the price of admission to the interviewing process. A two year degree won't get you in the door.

jag

It honestly depends on how many credits the university you decide to attend after you complete Community College allows you to roll over. Most universities are notorious for not allowing credits from other schools to roll over so that you're forced to take THEIR version of a course. I know a guy who went from a Community College to a major university and NONE of his credits counted towards his course work at the university. I also know a guy who transferred from Notre Dame to a smaller state university and NONE of his credits counted towards his course work at that school. Nothing like paying for basically the same course twice. Even if you test out of them, if they'll let you, you often wind up paying for the course anyway.

jag

Think again. I've seen universities within the same state flat out deny credits from one another as well. More money for them, I guess.

jag

Damn it...go to the gym and work off some of that negativity!

 

[Apollo]

It honestly depends on how many credits the university you decide to attend after you complete Community College allows you to roll over. Most universities are notorious for not allowing credits from other schools to roll over so that you're forced to take THEIR version of a course. I know a guy who went from a Community College to a major university and NONE of his credits counted towards his course work at the university. I also know a guy who transferred from Notre Dame to a smaller state university and NONE of his credits counted towards his course work at that school. Nothing like paying for basically the same course twice. Even if you test out of them, if they'll let you, you often wind up paying for the course anyway.

jag

thats odd, did he switch his major??

The community college i am at now, is actually in a partnership with a university in Philly which i am thinking of transferring over too, and i am pretty sure all my credits will be able to transfe, at least thats what they tell me...

 

[Erzengel]

There are some community colleges that have accelerated degrees that are given from the 4 year accredited college. So even though you graduate from CC you still get the degree from the 4 year through a joint program.

 

[jaguarr]

Damn it...go to the gym and work off some of that negativity!

Hahahaha! Squats tonight!!!!! Seriously, though, I'm just being realistic and sharing what I have observed.

thats odd, did he switch his major??

Nope. Same major. I've heard a lot of credit transfer horror stories, sadly.

jag

 

[Nirvana]

Yeah, Community College is good for all those reasons. However, the one thing you're missing out on is a real college experience, living away from home and somewhat on your own for the first time. I found a lot of my education came from outside the classroom during college and it's education you can never get from a community college, still living at home and commuting to school. Although, if you're unable to afford a 4 year university, community college is a very good option.

Exactly! It's all the same crap when it comes to your first 2 years of college. You will take the same classes you would at a 4 year University, so I say Community College is a good way to go. You get all your basic classes out of the way at a cheaper price and then you go to a University after.

See, the way I see it as far as the "living on your own experience" you can do that when you transfer. That's what I plan on doing plus I'm saving the money now so I can have enough to get a small little apartment (no way in hell I'm going into a dorm). It all works out in the end.

 

[xisaacx]

last time I checked, where you came from college didnt change how much you make. You can have one joeschmoe from harvard with a masters and one guy from community college with a masters. But if its a certain job they are gonna be making the same money.

 

[Erzengel]

Uh, I didn't think community colleges if any had "Master's Programs".

 

[Tempest19]

I'd say if it's the only place you can get into for whatever reason it's better than nothing; so yeah- it's good. How can it be bad?

 

[muertevilla]

I attended for way too long before i realized that community college is a waste of time. think of it as a bath house...(a japan one...not the gross ones here in the U.S. that my gay cousin told me about).....would you rather go to bathe in one that lets anyone in who pays the admission or to one where an exclusive membership is required. 4 year all the way.

 

[JaD]

I don't see anything wrong with it. I actually wish i did go so I could do the 2 years then transfer. Save some money and not jump right onto the wagon with college 'cause not all high school graduates may be ready for a 4 year university IMO.

 

[SapphirePrima]

Nothing is wrong with it but, I know alot of people who aren't really going anywhere because they just went to community college and decided not to to do anything else.

 

[muertevilla]

exactly...ask any community college student about their goals...most say to transfer to a university..but does it happen?!?! most dont ever make it. only thing good about going to community college is you can find a weed dealer in almost any class.

 

[Leto Atrides]

last time I checked, where you came from college didnt change how much you make. You can have one joeschmoe from harvard with a masters and one guy from community college with a masters. But if its a certain job they are gonna be making the same money.

If you treat college solely as a trade school and not also somewhere you get an education, and you're ignoring the fact that most businesses look at where you went to school when hiring, and the fact that I very much doubt anyone's getting a graduate degree from a community college, and so the fact that some jobs do pay more for the same job if you have a masters (why do you think people go back to school for them), then yes it's completely irrelevent.

Some areas it matters, some it doesn't. If you're going into a vocational program like law enforcement or nursing or something along those lines it's preferable and possibly even necessary, and if you can't afford to do the four years then there's no shame at all in doing the transfer thing, and it probably won't make a difference when getting a job.

That doesn't mean it's the same thing though. If even 100 level classes are the same at a 4 year college as they would have been at a community college that's either an outstanding community college or a really ****ty 4 year. There's a reason they're much more expensive.

 

[Spider-Man Luvr28]

I'm attending a community college. I like it. It's not bad. Get to see some peeps from high school every now and again.

 

[Figs]

It honestly depends on how many credits the university you decide to attend after you complete Community College allows you to roll over. Most universities are notorious for not allowing credits from other schools to roll over so that you're forced to take THEIR version of a course. I know a guy who went from a Community College to a major university and NONE of his credits counted towards his course work at the university. I also know a guy who transferred from Notre Dame to a smaller state university and NONE of his credits counted towards his course work at that school. Nothing like paying for basically the same course twice. Even if you test out of them, if they'll let you, you often wind up paying for the course anyway.

jag

Although this is true with some Colleges, a good Community College should be helping the students find their path. The one in my town they have advisors that help you with your path/career.

They're there to tell you what you should take to go to what big College as well as look into what can carry over.

So, I guess it's the individual's or the Community College's fault(or both) if they don't look into what major College is better to transfer to.

 

[bullets]

It's good to start out at a community college then go somewhere with a good reputation.

 

[Jesster32388]

I never went to Community College so I can't say personally but my Girl Friend is currently attending one and she has no complaints

 

[Superman4ever]

I think it depends on what you want to do. If you want to be a RN, perfect. I know a lot of people who did their pre-med/law/graduate prerequisites at a local community college and then transfered the credits (just BE SURE -- I can't stress this enough -- they transfer) and finished there Bachelors and saved a TON on school loans.

As long as you check, double and triple check that the credits you are taking for the first 2 years of a program will transfer to an accredited university, I think you'd be OK going to a CC. I never went, but I was on scholarship (so it didn't matter for me) but I would easily recommend it to someone who is in a bind financially or is unsure of what they want to do career wise. It saves a lot of money, as you explore, and as long as your grades are above average and they are transferable you're golden!

 

[Manic]

Thank god I chose community college. One of my local community colleges is in the same town as a State school, and the two schools have a deal that allows credits to transfer, both for GE and (some) majors. I couldn't afford to go to the 4-year state school, so I chose the community college to take my GE classes, and a few courses for my old radio/TV broadcasting major. After taking a few classes, learning about the broadcasting industry, and talking to people who had internships at local San Fran radio stations, I realized that path was one I did not want to take*. I wasted my money studying a major I ended up rejecting. Thank god I chose to waste that money at a community college, rather than (A) waste that money at a 4-year schoo, or (B) continue with a educational path & career I didn't want simply to keep from wasting my money.

I then took a hiatus from school to figure some things out, and decide on a new major. Now I'm a few years behind, but I'm back in school, and I know what I want to do. Dear god, I was wasting time a couple years back.



*You know those annoying idiots outside radio stations and at local radio-sponsored parties/clubs who peddle those pathetic t-shirts and bumper stickers? Those are broadcasting interns. That is literally all an internship at a radio station entails. You then have to kiss copious amounts of ass to get hired by the station to do something they never trained you to do.