Disadvantages of Choosing Community College

Many high school graduates choose a community college as their next academic move. For many students this can turn out great, for others, it can turn them off to college completely. Obviously, community college and a four year university are two very different settings. Choosing a college can be very stressful on high school seniors, and for many, this is one of the hardest decisions they will be faced with during their senior year of high school. Community college has many advantages, but with every advantage, comes a disadvantage. Community college is not for everyone, so before making your decision, consider the disadvantages.

No Bachelor's Degree

Although many people consider the fact that community college is only two years a good thing, it can actually be a negative thing. At the end of two years, you will not receive a Bachelor's Degree, which is needed more and more as time goes on. At the end of the two years in community college, you will receive an Associate's Degree, which is not necessarily a bad thing, but it really depends what career your are looking to get into. A Bachelor's Degree will always give you an advantage.

Not as many resources

A four year university campus is much bigger than a community college campus. With a four year university comes great resources such as libraries, and many other things that you would not be offered at a community college. Without these resources, you will have to look harder for what you need and it may end up being more difficult to do your assignments.

Transferring credits

Although many universities are willing to accept community college credits, it can sometimes be difficult a process. If you decide to go to community college and transfer to a four year university later on, be sure to check if your the university you are planning on attending will accept the credits you will earn in community college. It is very important that you check, so that you do not have to take the same course twice.

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