I come from somewhere that just has colleges and that’s it. What even is a community college?
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A few other differences, based on my experience as a faculty member at a community college compared to my experience as a student at a state university:
Positives:
1) CC are more focused on student success.
2) CC instructors’ sole job is to teach, as compare to a University, where tenure-track professors are often focused on research.
3) CC are easier to get into. If your ACT is not at the college-ready level, you may be required to take extra courses to get you caught up.
4) In addition to transfer courses, CC also offer 2-year career degrees in fields like EMS, nursing, advanced manufacturing, robotics, etc.
Negatives:
1) CC lacks the “college” experience of living on campus, major sporting events, etc.
2) Some universities may not accept transfer credits in certain subjects, and/or the courses may not line up exactly. Important to check on this before you take a bunch of classes assuming they will transfer.
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