Community College vs. University (pt.2)

So, you can get a quality education from community college and universities alike and both can challenge you on many levels. However, one area where the university destroys the community college in most cases is the environment. There are countless experiences to be had on the university campus; and I’m not talking about sex, drinking, and parties.

Dorm life is a culture shock to everyone, the club and intramural sports are a great break from the books, there are countless opinions to be heard and debated, plays, musicals, food, and too much more to list. Or if you want to study all the time then university libraries are overflowing with assets that are yours to use.

Oh? You have all this were you live? Try going to a smaller school away from the big city, or vice versa. The point is not to have every experience you can squeeze into a lifetime but to simply expand your horizon and know that a new world waits just over the next hill. These experiences can be done at the community college level in some cases but it’s guaranteed at the university.

Do the research, ask the questions, but most community colleges and universities will allow credits to transfer. So one could get any general education requirements out of the way at the community college while zeroing in on a major then make the switch to the university and complete your degree and experience the best of both worlds. Most people don’t wake up knowing what they want to do for the rest of their lives so taking community college courses for two years allows you to grow and mature outside of the faster paced university world. Once your path is chosen contact the university of your choice, ask about financial aid, transfers, requirements, etc. and be on your way.