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James Kelly

 
By James Kelly
Published on October 7, 2008
 

There are many advantages to opting for a community college education.

Foremost among these, is the substantial reduction in tuition fees and boarding costs.

There are many advantages to opting for a community college education.

Foremost among these, is the substantial reduction in tuition fees and boarding costs. As you would in all probability know. most colleges and universities charge tens of thousands of dollars every semester. Do the math and you'll find that four years at college can make your(or your parent's !) pocket lighter by $100,000. If you decide on a top-notch community college program, on the other hand, you can achieve your academic dreams without having to worry about the financial cost.

Another important factor in favor of community college is that it gives you the option of transferring credits. Most colleges and universities have no problems accepting transfer credits from community colleges. Thus, you can take your initial core classes at community college and subsequently transfer to a college or university for more intensive and in-depth coursework. By serving as a precursor to your college and university education, community college can save you money and smoothen the road towards independent living.

The availability of career-oriented programs also attracts students to community college. If you are looking for a specialized degree but are unwilling to devote years to mastering the field of your choice, you can use community college to develop and fine-tune your trade skills. Moreover, with sponsored industry outreach programs, you will be working with industry stalwarts as soon as you graduate.

Need further convincing? Think location and convenience. Community colleges are more often than not situated in the center of towns or cities. You can easily take public transportation to and from your classes (Not only are you saved from the bother of driving, you save precious money that would have gone into buying gas or petrol.) Besides, you save money on boarding and lodging money by staying at home( not to mention the comfort!) Moreover, community college classes put you in touch with the local urban environment.. Most importantly, with class sizes being small, you can be sure of receiving individual attention from professors and instructors.

Finally, community college gives you the freedom and flexibility to set your own pace. If you have a family to look after or you are reluctant to quit your day job, you will have difficulty finding the time and energy required to complete a four year college and university program. Community colleges is a boon for working students and new parents who are aware of the importance of college education. Not only this, if you are are facing coursework-related problems, you can easily contact the course instructors online. So be smart, say yes to community college!