Well let's see...community college students save a lot of money while getting an equal education that a university would provide for freshmen and sophomore level course, and sometimes even a better education with one-on-one professor/student relationships. Also many of them transfer out to big universities. Sounds like a win to me ;)
That's what I did. The plan was to attend community college for two years and then transfer to the main campus, but after 1 and a half years I saw it was super easy and I was doing well, so I transferred early.
I did notice a lot of stupid people though... the type who acted like they were still in high school. They only lasted about a year.
You don't get the same education a university would provide for freshmen and sophomores. MIT and Harvard freshman and sophomore courses are simply incomparable to community college freshman and sophomore courses both in terms of subject matter and in-depth exploration.
Also, community college student indeed transfer out to big universities, but you're not going to find an Ivy League student that had previously attended a community college.
Hmmmm... let's go down the list to see what makes a person a loser. 4 year degree? No. Community college? No. High school degree? No. High school drop out with GED? No. High school drop out with no GED and no plans on doing anything with their life except mooch off of mommy and daddy? Yes. College isn't for everyone and if you're smart, pay attention, and have a good work ethic, you can be successful with just a high school degree or even being a high school drop out.
The thing that makes it seem like people with GEDs aren't successful is that the majority of them lacked the ambition to further do anything with their life; and so they didn't. However, there are a few who have the ambition and realize that they can educate themselves with the resources they have around them. That and determination is what separates them from the rest.
The economy isn't at an all-time low. For America, that was called the Great Depression. And we've already begun the process of recovering from the recent recession.
People on here love to make such bold assumptions about things. Your certainty doesn't make it any more probable. OP could just as well have dropped out of high school and, now realising what a stupid mistake he made, made this post to express his jealousy and frustration at those who go to community college.
What the hell is wrong with community college? I'm gonna go ahead and guess that you're a prick, amirite? I think as long as a person makes an effort to get a good education, who the hell cares what kind of college it came from? Also, not everybody can afford to go to a bigger college. I know plenty of people who went to community college or just a trade school or something and they are very successful. It's people like you that motivate them to succeed. So, blah Mr. Anonymous who wrote the post.
Not all of us have mommies and daddies that are willing to pay $40,000 a semester.
Community college is a good option because you can go there for two years, save money and get your grades up, and then transfer to the university of your choice, where you can subsequently get your degree from.
Other than people who can't afford state universities, community college is for losers! I'm not even saying it's for stupid people. Smart people probably go there because they were too lazy to get their butts off their couch in HS
Yes, community college is for losers who are living in denial of the fact that they completely fail at life and will never truly progress anywhere. Most employers couldn't care less about Associate Degrees.
Financial problems or they just didn't get into the place they want to. Sure you might miss out on some university experience, but with the cost of tuition now, you save a ton in CC. Did you know student debt exceeds credit card debt in the US? Fun stuff...
Well let's see...community college students save a lot of money while getting an equal education that a university would provide for freshmen and sophomore level course, and sometimes even a better education with one-on-one professor/student relationships. Also many of them transfer out to big universities. Sounds like a win to me ;)
That's what I did. The plan was to attend community college for two years and then transfer to the main campus, but after 1 and a half years I saw it was super easy and I was doing well, so I transferred early.
I did notice a lot of stupid people though... the type who acted like they were still in high school. They only lasted about a year.
You don't get the same education a university would provide for freshmen and sophomores. MIT and Harvard freshman and sophomore courses are simply incomparable to community college freshman and sophomore courses both in terms of subject matter and in-depth exploration.
Also, community college student indeed transfer out to big universities, but you're not going to find an Ivy League student that had previously attended a community college.
Yes because saving thousands of dollars totally makes me a loser.
It's not for losers, but personally I don't want to go to one.
Anonymous is for losers.
This is the first time I've ever thought of the possibility of a hate button.
Hmmmm... let's go down the list to see what makes a person a loser. 4 year degree? No. Community college? No. High school degree? No. High school drop out with GED? No. High school drop out with no GED and no plans on doing anything with their life except mooch off of mommy and daddy? Yes. College isn't for everyone and if you're smart, pay attention, and have a good work ethic, you can be successful with just a high school degree or even being a high school drop out.
The thing that makes it seem like people with GEDs aren't successful is that the majority of them lacked the ambition to further do anything with their life; and so they didn't. However, there are a few who have the ambition and realize that they can educate themselves with the resources they have around them. That and determination is what separates them from the rest.
Why anonymous?
The economy isn't at an all-time low. For America, that was called the Great Depression. And we've already begun the process of recovering from the recent recession.
'Anonymous' OP probably didn't even graduate high school.
Yeah, not quite what I meant.
I'm pretty sure if he dropped out of high school he wouldn't be mocking people going to community college. It's just common sense.
People on here love to make such bold assumptions about things. Your certainty doesn't make it any more probable. OP could just as well have dropped out of high school and, now realising what a stupid mistake he made, made this post to express his jealousy and frustration at those who go to community college.
I dunno, Community makes it seem pretty cool. Although seriously, I agree with KatTKD.
Have fun being in debt forever.
What the hell is wrong with community college? I'm gonna go ahead and guess that you're a prick, amirite? I think as long as a person makes an effort to get a good education, who the hell cares what kind of college it came from? Also, not everybody can afford to go to a bigger college. I know plenty of people who went to community college or just a trade school or something and they are very successful. It's people like you that motivate them to succeed. So, blah Mr. Anonymous who wrote the post.
As a four-year university student, I disagree.
Lol, you're a douche. That was my first thought after reading this.
What is community college?
Not all of us have mommies and daddies that are willing to pay $40,000 a semester.
Community college is a good option because you can go there for two years, save money and get your grades up, and then transfer to the university of your choice, where you can subsequently get your degree from.
That's what student loans and scholarships are for.
It's pretty damn hard to get a full scholarship nowadays. And you do realize that you eventually have to pay back student loans?
Other than people who can't afford state universities, community college is for losers! I'm not even saying it's for stupid people. Smart people probably go there because they were too lazy to get their butts off their couch in HS
Ha and you're a fag. While you study and suck youre frat mates Dick I was fighting a war you sissy little bitch.
Yes, community college is for losers who are living in denial of the fact that they completely fail at life and will never truly progress anywhere. Most employers couldn't care less about Associate Degrees.
(different anon here) Why not just go to University the first time? Unless they're just too stupid to and need extra help.
Financial problems or they just didn't get into the place they want to. Sure you might miss out on some university experience, but with the cost of tuition now, you save a ton in CC. Did you know student debt exceeds credit card debt in the US? Fun stuff...