Community College Education is a Good Start

Many people search and search for the University they will attend upon graduation from high school.
Eager students look forward to their time at a 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. The truth though is that 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
community 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 prerequisite
courses rather than the specialized courses in their intended field of study.

Many people also find that it is much easier transition to go from a high school campus to a community
college campus than straight from high school to a university. It is sort of like jumping out of a small
pond into the ocean, instead of from small pond to a larger lake. 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 is that you can actually get a degree or certification in certain programs from a two-year
college by those students who wish to enter the work force sooner rather than later. 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 are not 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. May you be blessed in your pursuits 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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