<p>I spent my first few years at a CC and then transferred out. While there are numerous disadvantages to attending, being able to save thousands of dollars for basic prerequisite classes is a huge advantage to older students like myself who are in charge of their own financial decisions. </p>
<p>With that said, I think attending a CC is what you make of it. Surround yourself with students who want to work hard to get out and you too will have success. Get good grades, attend transfer workshops, etc. I was around some really smart CC students last year who are all attending UC’s now. Surround yourself with the slackers, wanna-be-gangbangers, real gangbangers, and well, you will get what comes to you.</p>