<p>The OP’s broad, sweeping statements are uninformed and asinine. I am finishing up at CC and transferring in the Fall for electrical engineering. I have a friend at UCLA whom I have had to tutor on several occasions. How could I, a simple junior college plebeian, possibly know more than a high-flyin’ UCLA student? I actually received a BETTER education than she did. That’s right- I am not saying that if you go to community college you will receive a “good enough” education, so that you will be able to survive in the 4-year universities. I am saying that you will actually receive a BETTER education. </p>
<p>Why?
- Smaller class sizes when compared to the public schools- This makes a huge difference</p>
<p>2) Professors are there solely to teach, rather than to do research- I have taken 2 classes at Davis, and both professors seemed to view the undergrad students’ classes as nothing more than a roadblock to them and their research.</p>
<p>3) Save money- Relax! You don’t have to bust your @$$ to pay for school. You can focus on your academics, rather than your need to fund them.</p>
<p>4) Easily accessible help- Junior colleges generally offer free private and group tutoring. While the 4-year schools also offer this, in my experience, it is much easier to get help in ju co.</p>
<p>If you utilize the tools available to you, disregard the ignorant statements by people like the OP, and stay motivated, than you will come out way ahead of your peers who have been in the 4-year universities from the start. I will agree with the OP that you miss out on the social aspect of things, and 4-year universities are more fun. If having fun is the most important thing to you, then I would say that you should try to go to the 4-year university. If a quality education and financial stability are the most important things, then go to ju co.</p>