Why aren't more people opting to go the community college/transfer route?

[Ghost in the Shell]

I'm a freshman in CC right now, and I opted to go that route instead of going straight to a 4 year university. I had applications accepted to several schools during my senior year, but honestly, the financial burden on my family (well, my mom) would have been way too much to bear.

Many of my classmates opted to go straight to four year uni including some of my friends, knowing full well the amount of money they'd have to borrow, and the amount of debt they'd be racking up.

I realize that many students are attracted to the allure of being away from their parents and living in a dorm on a college campus, but why don't young adults think more about what would be more beneficial in the future for both him/her, and his/her family?

Factoring how hard it is these days to land a job even with multiple degrees, and the outrageously inflated college costs and fees, I honestly think that going to a community college for 2-2 1/2 years and getting an associates, and then transferring to a 4 year school would save a whole ton of money, and save years of being riddled in student loan debt.

As of now, I think people are talking more about this option, but I'm not entirely sure if it's a rising trend. What do you guys think?

 

[Demonic.]

I was accepted to Cal State LA but I said *beep* and went to CC. Transferring to Cal State Long Beach later this year


So will you my boy

 

[itachiuchiha22]

Ill be attending the university of itachi this fall

You could say Im quite excited

 

[Pumpkin Ninja]

Yeah, how does that whole process work? So you can go to any sh*tty CC, get good grades and then go to University? Also what's the point of that and how does it save money?

Legitimate questions not sarcasm.

 

[Demonic.]

Ill be attending the university of itachi this fall

You could say Im quite excited

Dumbass

 

[itachiuchiha22]

Im so jealous of you uchihahahaha I wish I could have the fortune of attending a prestigious college like the university of itachi

Not everyone can be in the solo gods favor Lol

 

[Mahesvara]

That's what I'm doing as well.

 

[GhostProject]

Coming from a poor family and having gone the community college and transfer route I can say this:

The pro is that Community college has had some of the best professors I've had in my college life. People that actually enjoyed teaching and made it their goal to engage students. Way better than most of my University teachers.

The con is enormous: Good luck being involved in meaningful / selective extra curricular activities and fraternities. With so little time spent at university, it becomes more and more difficult. The fact that students run most of these interview and selection is a disadvantage because the minute they see you're a Junior with no previous University extra curricular, you're immediately at the bottom of the barrel. Your best bet is to jump on an internship, but good luck being selected for any University community groups if you want that experience.

Also universities will put you at a low priority rate as a Comm. College transfer student, meaning you probably have no chance at a dorm your whole college life, which is also a huge disadvantage.

Of course, this is simply my experience. I suggest if anyone has the means to go all 4 years to a University, DO IT. There are way too many opportunities and experiences that are irreplaceable (No, I do not mean *** and alcohol).

 

[V h o]

Multiple reasons. The typical get away from parents, while also living sort of on your own. Then there is also the issue of classes transferring to a college/university, some classes may not and you have to research this. Although one of the biggest reasons, is the different curriculum. The different curriculum really matters in science and math courses, and some people go to community colleges because they're easier in these subjects, but I don't know if that's true since I never been to one to testify. Probably the biggest perk of going to a community college is it being cheaper, much cheaper at that. Just my 2 cents

 

[Ghost in the Shell]

Multiple reasons. The typical get away from parents, while also living sort of on your own. Then there is also the issue of classes transferring to a college/university, some classes may not and you have to research this. Although one of the biggest reasons, is the different curriculum. The different curriculum really matters in science and math courses, and some people go to community colleges because they're easier in these subjects, but I don't know if that's true since I never been to one to testify. Probably the biggest perk of going to a community college is it being cheaper, much cheaper at that. Just my 2 cents

Any good community college will have good transfer programs that lets students transfer seamlessly into good 4 year universities, and I chose my school based upon the latter criteria. For example, the state of Cal has their collegiate system set up so that credits from certified CC's will transfer seamlessly into the public UCal system, which boasts some of the best schools in the country like LA, Berkeley, Davis, etc. NY community colleges have programs set up with both CUNY, and SUNY, both very good collegiate systems. I kind of wish I lived in those states sometimes, b/c the disparity in quality between UMass Amherst and the other schools in the UMass system is larger than the systems I just mentioned, and I live in eastern Mass (Amherst is in western Mass =\)


Edit: Also, they should have agreements with good private schools, preferably renowned research heavyweights like Boston University and such

 

[V h o]

Any good community college will have good transfer programs that lets students transfer seamlessly into good 4 year universities, and I chose my school based upon the latter criteria. For example, the state of Cal has their collegiate system set up so that credits from certified CC's will transfer seamlessly into the public UCal system, which boasts some of the best schools in the country like LA, Berkeley, Davis, etc. NY community colleges have programs set up with both CUNY, and SUNY, both very good collegiate systems. I kind of wish I lived in those states sometimes, b/c the disparity in quality between UMass Amherst and the other schools in the UMass system is larger than the systems I just mentioned, and I live in eastern Mass (Amherst is in western Mass =\)

Not everyone will be going to a good community college with said programs, but I see you did your research.

 

[Ghost in the Shell]

Yeah, how does that whole process work? So you can go to any sh*tty CC, get good grades and then go to University? Also what's the point of that and how does it save money?

Legitimate questions not sarcasm.

I would reccomend that you do research on the community colleges around your area first. See what types of transfer programs they have, their support systems, their extra curriculars, their campus, how much funding they recieve, etc. There should be several variables to consider.

Like I said in one of my posts, any good CC will have good transfer programs.

 

[NineSNS]

There's more to the university experience than education. It's a bridge to independence that allows a level of exploration and freedom that is a once in a lifetime opportunity. However, at least in the US, we all feel entitled to the best, whether we can afford it or not.

We don't live in a culture of moderation. Ours is a culture of self-indulgence, and the debt burden you mentioned is one result of that.
It sounds like you've done your research and decided on the best education that you can afford. That decision will not provide the optimum uni experience, but it does give you more freedom after graduation, when you will be able to focus on building your life instead of repaying a huge debt.

 

[~Ethereal~]

Not everyone can be in the solo gods favor Lol

That edit was really funny, because that's something he would never say. :leaf: :leaf:

 

[Bronze]

Luckily for me, SACM will pay me a 1000 per month for my daily needs without having to paying it back, as it's a law for Saudi citizens who are studying outside the country. And my father can also provide me money, since he gets well paid. Although I'm speaking for myself; but other people prefer university as it gives better education and degree than college, and it provides more cultural and course opportunities than college does. If finance is the reason why you didn't go to university, go to a university in Canada: It's typically cheap over there.

 

[Tyrannus]

Im doing the same thing, but some people are dead set at what their going to study and learn. Im still wondering what I want to study.

 

[Ldude]

Nah, cc is a joke for my major.

 

[YowYan]

There's more to the university experience than education. It's a bridge to independence that allows a level of exploration and freedom that is a once in a lifetime opportunity. However, at least in the US, we all feel entitled to the best, whether we can afford it or not.

We don't live in a culture of moderation. Ours is a culture of self-indulgence, and the debt burden you mentioned is one result of that.
It sounds like you've done your research and decided on the best education that you can afford. That decision will not provide the optimum uni experience, but it does give you more freedom after graduation, when you will be able to focus on building your life instead of repaying a huge debt.

yeaaaaaah rite.

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[Ghost in the Shell]

There's more to the university experience than education. It's a bridge to independence that allows a level of exploration and freedom that is a once in a lifetime opportunity. However, at least in the US, we all feel entitled to the best, whether we can afford it or not.

We don't live in a culture of moderation. Ours is a culture of self-indulgence, and the debt burden you mentioned is one result of that.
It sounds like you've done your research and decided on the best education that you can afford. That decision will not provide the optimum uni experience, but it does give you more freedom after graduation, when you will be able to focus on building your life instead of repaying a huge debt.

I knew this going in, I decided that missing out on the university experience was a small price to pay compared to what I would have had to face should I have chosen to go straight to an uni.

Definitely agree with your points.

 

[GreyWizard93]

Literally all my friends who went uni and even some posh snobs i know, all went and passed but are now looking for shop jobs with a £5000+ debt. Lovely. Where as im 21, been working since i was 15 and have had an interview for every job ive applied for.

Uni sucks. Fair enough you say i work in a shop but i know i dont have the dedication, motivation or funds to go uni and unless you truly do, its just not worth it. These days everyones looking for apprenticeships.