<p>community colleges have open admissions and thus no prestige. there is nothing sinister about attending a community college, but nor is it an achievement. so i imagine the negative stigma is derived from the highly-respected UC schools that overshadow and shame the multitude of community colleges. </p>
<p>just read these forums. people chancing each other, begging for a way out. IMO the negativity is generated mostly by CC students themselves, university students honestly couldn’t care less about the welfare of us. </p>
<p>everyone that i know who applied for transfer this fall hates community college. classes are not very challenging, the student population is much older than you, teachers are total tyrants and there is no system to petition or list grievances. that’s what you get for paying 26 dollars a unit.</p>