<p>It depends on the student I believe. I knew students at my CC who were probably never going to get past an A.A. and I also knew students who could very well get Ph.D’s down the road. Some choose a CC for cost, personal reasons, family obligations, etc. Not everyone follows a traditional path of high school then on to a four year college or university anymore and that certainly doesn’t make those that have chosen that route any less smarter. </p>
<p>I’m 30 and transferring in to UCD this fall quarter. I’ll be surrounded by students much younger than me and it is intimidating. But I know who I am, where I came from, and the obstacles I had to face to get where I wanted to be now. And I also know that if I apply myself to the best of my abilities, not make up excuses, don’t procrastinate on my studies, and bust my ass, I’ll get the results I want.</p>
<p>Good luck at UCLA. Work hard and do your best. You are worth it. :)</p>