The Pros and Cons of Attending Community College before University
photo by Andrew Flavin
As a junior in my high school days, I knew I wanted a less traditional path into the intimidating world of college. Unlike many of my friends, I opted out of the cold Northeast and applied only to schools located in the warm California sunshine. But upon receipt of my first semester out-of-state tuition bill from University of California Santa Barbara, I chose to begin my college journey at Santa Barbara City College instead, making life a bit easier on my family’s pocketbook, and then to transfer to a four-year school. Choosing whether to attend community college or a university right out of high school is an option worth considering.
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posted on May 3rd, 2009
by Betsy,
Tags: associate's degree, community college, dorm, professors, Santa Barbara City College, UC Santa Barbara, university
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