1. Is
community college beneficial?
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I do think that community college is
beneficial. It is not any less than going to a four year university to start
off. Sometimes I feel like community college is looked down on, but in reality
community colleges and four year universities offer the same general education
the first two years. The only major difference between a community college and
a four year is the degrees they offer. In a community college it is only possible
to get an associate’s degree or a certificate for a specific program. While in
a four year a bachelor’s degree can be earned. Starting off at a community college
and then transferring to a four year university is not a bad idea. The first
two years at a university are general classes. By starting off at a community
college, you can save a lot of money. The same required classes may be available
for a cheaper price.
2. How do I find out the requirements for my
specific major?
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Depending on your major and what you are thinking
about studying there is sometimes requirements to get into a program. Majors
sometimes ask for letter of recommendations or a response to a specific prompt.
They also may require that you have taken specific classes in the past or have
a certain grade point average. It may not be something we think about when
applying to college, but it is important to look and check if there are any prerequisites.
All of this information can be found on the school’s website and catalogue. On
the school’s website you can click on your specific major and see the
requirements and it even tells you what type of classes you will be taking. It is
always a good idea to check your schools of interest website to gather all the
information you can.
I agree that community college can be extremely beneficial, especially if you're not sure what career you would like to pursue. In community college, you can take classes at a much cheaper price and maybe find a passion of yours that you would like to make a career out of. Everyone will most likely be taking the same classes their first two years anyway so if you can't afford it, it's a great option for those looking to further their education.Looking at the website of the school you are looking to attend can be very helpful when deciding what major to choose. The websites also offer other resources such as contact information of those certain programs at the college. Taking a glance at the schools website can allow you to explore your options when choosing your college path.
ReplyDeleteI agree that community college is beneficial. Although, going straight into a four year university may be a faster way to graduating and earning your degree, community colleges do save you lots of money. The main objective of going to college is to study in the major that interests us most so that we may earn a degree for that major and pursue a career in the field of that major, eventually leading to the starting of our lives. If we choose to put ourselves in debt by taking out loans for college expenses, we are causing our future lives to be put on hold for a prolonged time to pay for the excruciating loan debts we are burdened by. With community college we are given the opportunity to save money and prepare ourselves financially for the expenses of a four year university to prevent future debt.
ReplyDeleteI think that community college is indeed beneficial, especially if you don't quite know what you want to major in. It gives you a couple more years to decide exactly what you want to do. Also, it saves money, even if it means just getting GEs out of the way to then transfer to a four year university.
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