university or community

[Etienne]

I have been having this problem for a good while now. I have wanted to go to a University nearby for as long as I can remember. But since my dad lost his job a few years ago, it seems that we can no longer afford it. So the plan for awhile has been for me to go to a local community college and get my associate degree there, but I do not want to go to that school.

I want to major in nursing and I would probably have more of a chance getting into the nursing program at the community college, but my heart is just not set on it. I will not very much financial aid because my dad is also in college and I do not have a great GPA. I am going to try and apply for every scholarship that I am even somewhat eligible for and I have money awarded to me by the state for my grades, almost a thousand per semester I believe. I wrote my dad a letter describing how I feel because I can better get my points across that way.

I have been praying about it and I thought I reached a conclusion last night, but now I am not so sure. I just do not know what to do.

 

[Matt.9:22]

keep the faith and remember that there is absolutely nothing wrong with a degree from a community college. Like I tell my friends who go to cc's: I don't care if your degree comes from harvard university or Bob's backyard university, you still have a degree. Put it to good use.

Keep applying yourself and keep the faith. My God can make a way out of no way.

 

[MetalBlade]

There are plenty of opportunities to go even if you dont have the cash. Grants, loans, scholarships, these are all options available to you. Besides there is nothing wrong with a community school. I think its good for people out of high school to go to a community school first, then migrate to a university.

 

[okiemommy26]

Yeah it might be easier to go to community and then later transfer over to the University. People that higher you dont care where you got the degree from as long as you got one.

 

[sweetlambofgod]

get a loan!

 

[bliz]

I want to major in nursing and I would probably have more of a chance getting into the nursing program at the community college, but my heart is just not set on it. I will not very much financial aid because my dad is also in college and I do not have a great GPA. I am going to try and apply for every scholarship that I am even somewhat eligible for and I have money awarded to me by the state for my grades, almost a thousand per semester I believe. I wrote my dad a letter describing how I feel because I can better get my points across that way.

Small correction... with another family member in college, you will actually be eligable for more money from the feds and the state.

 

[infantyouthpastor]

I'm at an accredited junior college. If I get my associates here, I'll have to minor in something at the university when I get there, which will be even better...anywho, good luck.

 

[StephanieD]

I went to a community college first. I originally also wanted to go away to a university, but my mom prefered that I go to a cc. It all worked out and I don't regret staying home for those 2 extra years and transferring to a University. For those first 2 years, you can easily get your general education classes out of the way at a cc at a much cheaper rate. Plus, I think those classes are easier at a cc. Once I transferred, I met people who were taking their gen. ed. at the University and they were having a tougher time than I think they'd have at a cc. Yes, a cc isn't glamourous, but once you transfer, you'll have the same degree. Plus, if you have a certain # of units to transfer as a junior to a University, they don't look at your high school grades or your SAT/ACT scores.

 

[Terri12345]

Small correction... with another family member in college, you will actually be eligable for more money from the feds and the state.

When I filled out my paper for fed aide...they wouldn't count my dad (who is also in school) as another college student :-(
I think it goes by how many "dependents" are in school.

Annnnyway, I go to a community college...I think it's a lot more sensible b/c you save a LOT of money and get the same gen eds. out of the way. Smaller class size=more accesible teachers. A whole bunch of good stuff about community colleges.

 

[flounder7786]

im a nursing major too!!! YAY!!! hehe, i cant wait to start my nursing class this coming semester...

choosing between CC and SC is hard, i know, but you can get the same education at both, remember that, it really is what you take from the school that matters.

God is in control!! dont forget that!!!