<p>I’ve heard from countless college presentations during high school that only 10% of CC students actually transfer. I’m assuming some of them initially want to transfer, but fall back into their lazy habits that got them there in the first place. </p>
<p>@ Sephorazn18</p>
<p>“Why would you waste your money and time/effort going to UCM IF your plan is to transfer anyways?”</p>
<p>The jump between CC and UC coursework is quite staggering. I chose UCM over going to a CC because I wanted to be prepared for the courseload at my transfer institution. I knew I had to change my studying habits (eh, World of Warcraft) and going to a CC with the other kids I gamed with wasn’t going to help my future. I needed a fresh start and got it here. </p>
<p>I do plan on transferring after next year, but I wanted to make sure I would be prepared for my next institution if I do transfer.</p>
<p>Many of my friends who attend CC say the classes are easier than high school. You would think that this would inflate GPAs, but apparently people slack off. It’s because the classes are too easy, so people don’t care about their grades and eventually dig themselves a hole they can’t climb out of. If you’re focused, this shouldn’t be an issue, but I just wanted to point out this interesting fact.</p>
<p>@ Mercurial</p>
<p>I totally agree with you that the price tag isn’t really worth it (thank god for grants and scholarships). However, keep in mind a small percentage of people who attend CC actually do transfer.</p>
<p>“Although honestly, if you were looking for small class sizes, why on earth apply to the largest public school system in the country? lmao. There are plenty of liberal arts colleges for that.”</p>
<p>Assuming you get into those liberal arts colleges in the first place. To cut the crap, UCM students may not be the brightest or most driven students in the UC system. People don’t go to UCM for the small class sizes. They go here because they didn’t get into anywhere else (although I know a few people who got in UCB and UCLA, but turned those institutions down because they could get a higher GPA at UCM. It’s called “strategy”.). </p>
<p>We all know that going to UCM isn’t something to necessarily be proud of or flaunt when compared to the other UCs. We got here because of our academic shortcomings, but are given a second chance at graduated from a UC. However, making the initial step toward higher education is an accomplishment in and of itself. Everyone loves to be elitist on the internet and comparing school rankings does nothing for you in real life. I’ve probably posted this before, but the only institution that truly matters is your final one (i.e. Medical School, Law School)</p>
<p>Frankly, it’s quite sad seeing all these kids belittling others just because of the institution they attend. Get real and grow up. Although a college education is becoming more commonplace in our society, attending college, regardless of rank or status, is something to be proud of.</p>