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Universities VS Community Colleges

March 20, 2008 | Hits for this post:486 |

A degree from a university means many things to many different individuals. Only you can see how significant it is. And only you can determine whether or not now is the time for you to quest for one. If you are doubtful about how beneficial a university degree could be to your life. Let’s look at some of the good points of a university education in relation to a community college education.

Income. The first apparent advantage of a university education would be a future earning potential. A four-year degree outdoes a two-year degree almost every time. There would have to be exceptional circumstances for someone with a two-year degree to earn more over the course of a lifetime than someone with a four-year degree in the same exact field. While a degree does not guarantee employability, it does improve the odds as well as the income potential that is associated with the field you are entering into. If you have a two-year degree the decision to continue your educational pursuits can be a tough one but it is well worth the effort in the end.

Housing. This is another clear-cut advantage that universities offer over community colleges. As a matter of fact, many universities are now offering housing opportunities to students with families as well as those students who have no families. Colleges and universities are offering all kinds of value when it comes to housing and meal plans. A great deal of the college experience is missed when you do not live on campus. For this specific reason students wishing to enjoy the experience that dorm life provides often consider universities over community colleges.

Diversity. This is another key element that is often missing at the community college level. International students find no real price breaks between universities and community colleges so they tend to opt for the housing and cultural atmosphere that universities present rather than going with the limiting educational, residential, and cultural experience offered by many community colleges. You will find students of different races, religions, cultures, and nations on the university level—far more than will typically be seen in a community college unless you are attending community college in a very culturally diverse city such as New York.

Culture. This is something that is often lacking on the community college level, as they are largely commuter campuses. You will not see quite the opportunity to experience art, music, the theater, and other wonderful experiences that universities pride themselves in offering to their students. There is nothing quite like the cultural offerings of most large universities and if you get the opportunity I hope you will take the time to stop and experience some of the wonderful things that being in a university community present you with an opportunity to experience.

Research opportunities. On a university level you will have the opportunity to enter the research projects with certain professors if you prove yourself worthy and showing an interest. This is something that isn’t as likely on the community college level as most professors in a community college are devoted to teaching rather than research. You will find that the experience of working on a large-scale research project is unlike anything you are likely to experience again if you ever get the chance.

Confidence. There is nothing quite like a college degree from a university to help you become a more self-assured person both personally and professionally. This is something that really can’t be achieved on the community college level but can only be experienced by getting a degree from a university. If you lack confidence when dealing with others or in your career, I hope that you will find that your university education is just the thing to help you feel more confidence on all levels of your life.

These are just some evidences of the many benefits of attending a university over a community college education. I hope you will carefully consider these when making your decision about which is best for your personal education needs.

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