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It is very common to attend Community College for two years then transfer to obtain a bachelors or even a master’s degree. Community Colleges allow students to attend school with lesser financial troubles because the cost of tuition is considerably lower than most universities. You are also offered a more flexible schedule, being able to choose your own classes, and usually whether they are morning or afternoon classes. If you’re not sure what you want to major in, community college might be the way to go. You are allowed to explore major options and see what might work best for you. Lastly, you always have the option to transfer out after you have finished one or two years.

For students who would like to attend a four year university, the tuition may be higher, but you also may get more out of the experiences there. You might want to consider a four year university if you would like to stay at one school all of your education and obtain a bachelor’s degree. Also, if you would like to challenge yourself, you might want to stay away from community colleges because they are generally a lighter workload.

workers, police officers and plumbers make much more with a degree than without. Don’t get me wrong, if you would like to obtain a profession that does not require a degree and that will suit your lifestyle, so be it. However, for the students who know college is a priority, there are many ways of getting there and being successful.

The first big question you need to ask yourself is what kind of college would you like to attend? There are endless options such as size of the school, average cost, class size, major and on campus living can all be factors in your decision. First, let’s compare community college versus a university.

Community v. University

Community Colleges can be an asset to students who are not sure where they’re going with life yet. Attending a Community College does not rule out universities at all.

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