What is the different of going to a community college and a 4 years University?

Because they like the social aspect of it!

Community College

-If you are undecided about a major or University, you want to go to go here to get your thoughts straight.

-If you know what your major is you can also go here b/c you can save money while taking the same lower division classes your taking at the University level. Just know what you have to do to transfer and have a plan. i.e. see a counseler at the University desired.

-It is not for losers b/c most of the people in community college can get into the State University, but decide to go a different route and transfer to a more accredited University.

-Classes are not curved, can be harder than a University depending on where you go, and which school has a good rep.(Goes for lower division classes)

-You can earn an AA degree, or earn certificates while attending the community college, and also transfer at the same time. Just plan it out.

-Usually close to home.

University

-Can be easier than CC because of curves, just do better than the person sitting next to you (goes for both lower and upper division classes).

-Cost money. i.e. food, housing, transportation, entertainment, etc.

-Opportunities to research with professors.

-Experiences of living away from home, learn how to manage your expenses, and living with strangers.

-You don't have to work hard in high school to go to a University, just study do well, i.e. get good grades, don't slack off, have a successful attitude.

-No matter what route you choose, just plan things out.

I have to agree with "slip" employers do not look at where you went the first two years they only care about your degree.

I know of plenty of people that went to a community college, then transferred to a state college for the 3rd year and the last year transferred to a private university. (saving them +$75 thousand since they didn't go the full round at the private University) Hey, all that matters is where you ended up getting your degree.

I have started off at a community college myself and will be transferring out to a university once I finish all my basics. This was done cause of financial reasons and I have to work full time to support my family.

There are also bridge programs out there. Here is an example of a university that offers a program for nurses that have an associates degree to get a masters degree...this skips the bachelors degree.

http://www.nursing.tcu.edu/adnmsn.asp

You might want to look into programs like this as well.

Good luck

It's not the same. You can save a lot of money by going to community college, but you will miss the getting to know the university, the university freshman and sophomore experience, participation in a lot of programs, and sometimes the classes from community are not accepted or not as effective. It depends upon the college.

Where I'm from, people ONLY go to community college if they can't afford or can't get into university.

A Community College is a good place to start for a few reasons.

-It costs less than universities

-It's a good launching pad if you need some time before you go to a four year university

-You can get an Associates Degree, which is required in some fields

-You can see if college is right for you without wasting alot of money

Community college and a 4-year University is not the same at all. In a University you get to execute you learning ability and take it to a much higher level, than a little community college. And you are being taught by much better teachers. And a community college is usually filled with people who didnt make it to a university. Its like playing in the minors. And when graduating from a university you will get a better opportunity to make money. An employer when looking at two new graduates one from community college and from a university, they will almost always pick the university graduate. Just going to a university is a challenge, and it teaches to work hard.

- LSU Tigers Undergrad

A community college offers only freshmen and sophomore level classes. A university offers freshmen, sophomore, junior, and senior level classes.

That is why you can do the first two years at the community college and transfer over. However, you must transfer to a 4 year college or university to take junior and senior level classes (also called upper divison) and get a Bachellor's Degree.

well if you are to go to community college for the first 2 years to get your basics down and then go to a 4-year university you save a lot of money. but if you go to a 4 year university [depending on it's rating on the list of top colleges in america], in my opinion, it's just a social issue. because those who go to community college for a while and then go to a university have the same chances of success at the same job opportunities as those who go straight to a 4 year university (of course i mean 4.0 students from both situations). like for my parents and family for instance, they think that people who go straight to universities are better for some reason. but i myself am going to community college right now because i can't afford to go straight to a 4-year university. so my answer to your question: there is nothing bad about either decision. in my point of view, i think it is a social thing.

it also has to do w/the environment. in universities you'll feel more independent and alone, whereas in community college youll still feel a little bit like in high school. i dont think its important, the important thing is to get good grades and then for grad school you can worry about getitng into a better place.

however, you DO have to worry about whether the university will make you repeat community college courses.

btw, the university of puerto rico is only about 35/credit = very cheap and accreditted.

also in puerto rico, the interamerican university - a LOT cheaper, and has a trimester english program - which means you;ll finish a lot faster. consider it.

I went to community college first. It's less expensive and you get the same general classes you would at a university.

It used to be a stigma - i.e. 4 year schools were for the smarter kids.

Today it is much smarter to start off at a 2 year school in order to save a ton of doe and then go one to a 4 year to finish up and get the sheepskin.

Remember - When you interview for a job they aren't going to ask you where you went to school the first 2 years. They'll just want to know where you graduated from.

You'll save anywhere from $25,000 to 45,000 per year doing this.