My name is Hindren I live in Kurdistan- Iraq and I want to come over there to study in petroleum engineering, but initially I want to study in community schoo for two years because it is cheaper. Could you please show me how can I apply to community school and give me all of the instruction about application an tuition and fees for peer year. Also tell me where is your community school I mean in which state. Also I want to tell you about toefl exam that I don't have that, can I study toefl in your school befor I enter community school? Thank you for answering me and helping me in the short time.
Hindren Safareeof TX12:53PM May 18, 2012
Hello! I think Community College is a great way to start because it costs less and save you money and get a better job. I have just graduated from high school last week and i was so excited to go to Community College in Rhode Island and study as Radiologic Technology. I chose this because I like to work in a hospital even though right now the economy is bad but that is ok you stay in your job and the economy will fix as they can. I always thought of myself that i wanted to be a doctor or engineer. I changed my mind and I changed ask myself "Why do i have to wait for 11 years to be doctor or why do i have to wait for 4 years to be a biomedical engineer? This question helps me that this is kind of waste of time. If you start at a freshman at University, you will consider that you will get bored. For me, i don't have to get master or doctorate, i just want survive and help people around the world a better life. I don't want to be rich, if i were rich, i would give to charity and help people. That's the most important to me. So do something not yourself and think of the world. The people around the world is looking for help from you and make them change better life. That's what i will do to them. So Community College is a great start. Hope you like my story. If you argue this, I would listen what you say.
Vincent Claroof RI12:20PM June 19, 2010
I think that people underestimate community colleges. The community college that I attend has professors that have their Masters or more in the field they teach. Most community colleges don't even require this. It is much cheaper if you can manage your money right, and so long as you do well you continue to get financial aid. I am fortunate enough to have done well going back to school. I received my GED and started back in college strong. I've met with people at four year colleges, transfer counselors, who have said they WISHED more people had gone to Community Colleges, even though they want to get another freshman for 40 grand a year. You can get the SAME classes at a community college, and they transfer, and there is more flexibility. Community college is a good stepping stone, and you can easily get into a great 4 year college to go further if you apply yourself in community college.
Meganof IL10:48PM June 05, 2010
i think you guyz should hav more info on the page..
sarahof MO10:47AM May 28, 2010
"Only 1 in 5" finishes the first 2 years of college in 3 years!! The costs of the extra year (IF you're in the top 20%) or years (if you're not)it takes to get a bachelor's degree, any savings from attending a community college will be long gone--PLUS, you've missed 2 years of a college graduate salary.
The NELS study followed close to a million students for over 10 years. Those who began at a four-year college, public or private, were 2 to 15 times likelier to have a bachelor's degree by age 24. Oddly, the effect was most powerful for students with less money and less preparation for college. Yes, the "dumber" you are and the poorer you are, the more you should push yourself to get into a four-year college. A more recent study published in Crossing the Finish Line, compared the outcomes of students who were accepted to both "flagship" universities and less expensive, less selective colleges. Those who "undermatched," opting to save effort (other students not so much of a challenge) and money were less likely to graduate.
Most students or their parents will have to borrow money for college. The only thing worse than being in debt when you DO graduate is being in debt when you DON'T graduate.
Sarah Caldwellof GA12:29PM April 10, 2010
As a community college professor in the business arena, I often address inquiries about the comparative quality of instruction between two and four year institutions. My thoughts? Two-year business faculty with significant experience implementing the very theories they are teaching are far more able to provide a detailed, accurate and practicable education than colleagues who have gone straight from college, to MBA, to Ph.D. I'm sorry, but it has to be said. You cannot discuss channel conflict thoroughly if you've not suffered through a midnight conversation with a disgruntled distributor whose territory has been decreased. You can't offer alternative means of managing currency risk unless you've experienced that sinking realization that the expected revenue from your most recent foreign transaction has just been halved. The Theory of Shifting Costs? The Big Mac Index? The Latest Trends in Stocastic Modeling? Yes...my students learn all of this, and more. But they are also able to forecast retail GMROI based on various merchandise assortments and network effectively with senior managers during business meetings.
Recently, a student noted that, when she shared her latest marketing assignment with a friend attending a four-year college, she was amazed at her friend's response. "No way," her friend commented. "This is a lot harder than what I have to do for class...and you're going to Tri-C?" My student was proud, and so was I. Our standards are high, as are our expectations. In Business and Technology, it can truly be said that "Those who can do, teach."
Robin Kellyof OH12:46PM April 08, 2010
Community colleges can get you credits but the faculty are aften far less prepared. Some CC are simply glorified high schools and if you are above average you will likley be frustrated and bored. Why because most cc will accept anyone and believe me there are plenty of students that are unprepared. Many also do not offer a full range of majors and even the majors they do offer may lack a choice of classes. With that said, you can probably get by with a cc if you are on a budget, but be ready to kick it into another gear if you transfer to a decent university.
Rtof TN5:16AM March 21, 2010
Community Colleges are truly America's colleges. They offer second (and third) chances for people without questioning why...if you have the will to learn, they will get you there. Wake up American and recognize that which the rest of the world is copying...recognize what a gem is there right in your own backyard.
lmsof CA7:06AM January 25, 2010
As a student in Denver, I am over 40 years old and am having to change career goals to meet the economic times. The school I am attending has given me refresher coarses after graduating high school over 25 years ago. I am intending to further my education with a bachelor's degree, but I would have struggled academically due to the time gap.
I would not be too quick to dismiss these schools. They are an excellent source of support and I have met some wonderful people. I now feel confident enough to start the next chapter in my educational story; university.
Anneof CO12:30AM January 11, 2010
Why attend school after high school? Many students are eager to get that acceptance letter in the mail announcing that they have been accepted into University of (WHO KNOWS WHERE). Congratulations!
As a society, the American student of higher education must internalize the desire to learn. Not for the sake of some extrinic motivator as a job and perhaps other alcalades, but for the simple benefit of having accomplished additional scholarship beyond high school. Panic not that you are not sure of what you want to do or be during your post high school years...Instead, grow into a responsible citizen with roots and ties to the community and family.
Make decisions about your life, but always know that education (whether academic or theological), is a necessary trust you should always plan on and plan for. Most importantly, do not get hung up on GPA. However, know that if you've applied yourself to the best of your ability, than you've made an improvement: Education, is always worth the sacrifice.
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