Why I Chose a Community College

When I was a senior, I looked at four-year colleges and this community college and thought they were pretty similar except that some of the four-year schools were pretty big. I was a little scared of getting lost in that size school so I thought the community college would be a better fit to start with.
This school also is a lot cheaper, and I’m getting the same general education that anyone would get at a four-year college. The biggest benefits for me are the smaller classes and the personal attention you receive from professors. My biggest class has about 25 students. I have some very caring professors who really do pay attention to their students. My math professor recommended I go to the tutoring center, and that’s really helped.
Some friends looked down on me for going to a community college, but I tell them it’s not any easier than a four-year university. I have met people such as an anesthetist who started at a community college, so I know I will be able to jump-start from here to a career path I want. I’ll get an associate of arts degree and the credits will transfer to any state school and most private schools in Minnesota.
I live in one of two dorm complexes about five minutes from school. We have a kitchen, living room, four private bedrooms, and two private baths. I’m actually in the dorm that’s a little more of a party dorm, but I usually just put on classical music with my headphones so I can study. People pretty much go home every weekend, and so do I. It’s about an hour’s drive. I’m glad I came here and would suggest people don’t rule out going to a community college just because you think people will look down on you. It is a viable option.