Many people search and search for the
University they will attend upon graduation from high school. Eager students
look forward to their time at university while parents wring their hands hoping
that their children choose to attend a university that is not only close to
home but also within their budget limitations. Another worry that parents have
when their children decide to attend college is whether or not that university
they attend will have the specialized and individualized services that their
children were accustomed to receiving in high school. Face it; larger
universities tend to be rather impersonal when it comes to the education of
their students.
One answer to all those worries and more is to
transition your students from high school to a two-year college rather than
throwing them to the university wolves so to speak. Many people find that
two-year colleges can in fact provide superior educations to four-year
universities for those first two years or foundation college level courses. You
will not get the specialized or specific instruction in a two year college that
is available to upper level students on a university level but most students
find the first two years of their college educations focused on getting the
requirement and pre-requisite courses rather than the specialized courses in
their intended field of study.
Many people also find that those first two
years at a community college-transitioning from a small pond to a larger
lake-are much easier to handle than going straight from high school to a
university-out of the pond and into the ocean. Universities often have lower
level classes as auditorium classes. These classes offer little individual
instruction and are often sink or swim sorts of classes. Those students who
have special learning needs are often lost in the shuffle when entering a
university. Community colleges offer smaller classes and ample opportunities
for tutoring as well as classes on how to learn to study.
Two-year colleges are also much easier on the
budget than most universities. Most people find that community college does not
place nearly the financial burdens on families that universities place. Add to
that the fact that most community colleges offer very flexible class scheduling
and even some courses online and you will find that there are many reasons to
consider community college that go well beyond mere budgeting requirements.
Another benefit to students who wish to enter
the work force sooner rather than later is that you can actually get a degree
or certification in certain programs from a two-year college. This means that
you can actually graduate and begin earning much sooner than if you were to
attend a four-year college in search of a degree. If you aren't sure you want
to invest the next four or five years of your life in pursuit of a degree or
you simply aren't ready to commit yourself to one line of work for the rest of
your life it is a good idea to spend two years in a community college rather
than making the leap straight into a university setting.
If you are considering whether or not a
community college or two year education is the best course of action for your
specific needs, I really recommend creating a list of pros and cons of each and
balancing your budget to see where your needs are most likely to be fully met.
Remember you can always transfer to a university once you've completed your
two-year college education or at any time during that education as long as you
meet the universities admission requirements. Good luck and remember that your
college education is one of the largest indicators of your future earning
potential so take it seriously.
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