Hi, there. I just wanted to ask any of you, especially adults who have already graduated college about what your experience was like after high school. I am a junior in high school now and I have been thinking about attending a communit college first to save money. What school did you go to and what did you major in? Have any of you been to a community college? Some people tell me that community college is for low performing students so I had some doubts about wether this is a good opportunity for me. I just wanted to know what you think of these schools if you ever studied there and transferred to a university.
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10 replies on this topic
Spirit in the Sky - 10/26/12 @ 9:38 AM
No, community college is not for low performing students. It may be easier for one to transfer to a well known univeristy upon graduating from a commmunity college than it is to try to go to a well known univeristy straight from high school. Also, like you said, it is a smart way to save money as well as get your general ed out of the way and give you time to think what your major will be.
With Love On Your Arms - 10/27/12 @ 8:29 PM
@Spirit In The Sky As you said, my counselor recommended community college due to the benefits you mentioned. Have you attended a 2-year college then transferred?
Stephanie - 10/28/12 @ 3:15 PM
Hey. I went to community college and got my associates degree and then transferred to university and got my bachelors degree where I graduated with highest honors.... my GPA was higher at the University that the Community College. lol The work load was different, but if you apply yourself, you will succeed.
Transferring worked best for me because of the laws in New Jersey, I had a lot less hassle by earning my associates degree first. (because I earned the full associates degree, the state universities were legally obligated to accept all 60 transferable credits even if they otherwise would have made me re-take classes at the University).
Sarah32 - 10/28/12 @ 5:20 PM
I went to community college myself initially, then went to a regular university. At the time, I was dual enrolled (in high school taking college credits at the community college). I thought the courses were more of a breeze than any high school course I took, BUT the high school I went to was fairly rigorous given the district it was in. With that said, it's difficult to gage it on an academic level. In addition, ALL community colleges are different when it comes to their performance level. I know not everyone has had my experience, but I felt like the community college was an over glorified high school. The professors weren't as good as what you would find at a regular university, and many of the students just didn't seem to care. Also, you have to make sure the credits will transfer over to whatever university you're planning on attending.
With the cons aside, there are pluses to a community college. One- the fee for classes is MUCH more affordable than a regular university. With the economic downturn effecting the finances of most, this is a HUGE plus! Also, if you take the courses online, you don't run into the 'high school scene' as much, and the experience can actually be pleasant. To add, you can take courses while still living at home, which again, alleviates the financial burden, and gives you time to prepare more for leaving the nest.
I think you really need to go to your local community college, take a tour, and figure out if it works best within your own set of goals you have before you. Ask the needed questions. Will these credits transfer over to the university I have in mind? Will going here hinder my academic performance? Can I afford to go to another (more traditional) university?
I took courses through my community college as a transient student as well (attending another university but taking classes through the local college). I did this in the summer months online, and I enjoyed the experience more since it was mainly computer learning, thus nixing out a lot of the drama from on campus learning.
Japlace - 10/28/12 @ 11:44 PM
I was dual enrolled at Pima Community College, as a High School Sophomore.
After several changes of my Major, I am now almost finished with my degree in Integrated Circuitry Design from PCC and Texas Instruments.
I feel as though the starting Community College early was essential in my stability as a college student. I was home schooled and having the early college experience but living at home was better overall, because you don't have all the drama that the university has.
I highly recommend going to a community college first, then the University. Main reason: to get the nerves of the "unknown" out of your system, and to figure out what you really want to do before you spend 100k on something you don't like.
I love what I am doing, and will graduate with a 3.9 GPA.
Don't take it too seriously when people poke fun at community college classes. Yes, they are not like the university, but until you make up your mind on what you really WANT to do for the rest of your life, it is worth it.
With Love On Your Arms - 11/2/12 @ 2:11 PM
@ Stephanie Congratulations! What did you major in at the schools? Also, people said community college transfers save thousands of dollars than people who go straight to a university after high school. About how much money did you think you saved?
@ Sarah I do consider attending a community college at first but I'm not sure if the local colleges have a good transfer rate. There is a college with a good transfer rate and many academic programs and majors I am interested in but it is about a 25 minute drive away from home. I've been praying about this and hoping that I could find new opportunities like taking a bus or carpooling with close friends who are also attending that college.
@ Japlace It seems like that college was a good opportunity for you. What are you majoring in? Yes, I won't take it seriously what people say about these schools. Adolescence isn't always one of people's best times in life. There are people who are capable of excelling, but just don't put the effort, which is why a junior college is a great chance for them to do better.
Stephanie - 11/2/12 @ 6:44 PM
Thanks! I got my Associates in History and my BA in Criminal Justice. I Definitely saved thousands. At a minimum (being that a commuted) I saved at least $24,000.00 If I had been living on campus for four years, I would have spent at least $48,000.00 in tuition. By going to community college first and then commuting to a state university, I spent a total of roughly $25,000.00 for my degrees. Now I did receive some grants the first year I went to university, but not the second. So basically, going to community college first literally halved my total expenses! Or, another way to look at it, with the money I saved, I could go for an entirely new Associates and BA degrees! lol
With Love On Your Arms - 11/26/12 @ 10:02 PM
Wow, I really appreciate you telling me this because this was exactly what I need to know. I was worried about not affording college but I do know a local junior college in my place. What kind of things do people do with a degree in Criminal Justice? What did you learn about in college?
Sarah - 11/29/12 @ 6:40 AM
I am currently enrolled in an academic upgrading program at the local campus Georgian College (in Ontario). In my 1-1/2 months in the program, I have found that my teachers are friendly, helpful, and eager to see each student become the very best he or she can. The students could be friendlier, but I'm not one to talk since I am super shy myself! haha
I'll be attending the not-quite-so-local main campus next fall, and am really looking forward to that--maybe partially because I know one of the English teachers there. :)
With Love On Your Arms - 12/30/12 @ 3:33 PM
@Sarah It's great to hear that you love college. I really hope I could be surrounded by a friendly and helpful community. What are you majoring in and what are your passions?