What should I do....go to a community college for 2 years and then transfer or go straight to a university?

comm college first

A community college is an excellent opportunity to save money and work towards your bachelors degree. While you are deciding what you want to do degree wise, you can complete core classes at a fraction of the price. I will graduate with an associates degree next spring, and I have saved thousands of dollars, which can be used towards completing my bachelors!

I attend a community college, and I plan on transferring to a university. I participate in many campus activities at my CC and I have made many friends and acquaintance. I can't tell you what to do, but I suggest that you weight the pros and cons of both choices and go with that.

I was in the same boat you were. I eventually decided to get my AA at the local community college and now attending a university. If you're having money troubles, the com. college is a great way to go. You basically will take the same courses there, that you will at the university your first two years. The other important thing to decide is what your major will be. If you're not sure, definately go to com. college. If you do know, figure out your univ. options and what courses you will need to get your bachelor's. Also talk to the department advisor of the major you're thinking about going. Either way, don't be surprised if you change your major a couple of times if you're not sure yet. It's a tough choice. Good luck with everything!

u should go community college first it gives u experince.

OK. Take a deep breath, then relax. You are really asking more than one question. To answer your question of finances -- going to a community college is an excellent way of taking care of your basic classes and saving a lot of money. If you commute and work part-time you can really see a big difference. Of course, the disadvantage is as you said, that you will miss out on the college experience of the first two years. That's a trade-off. However, there is nothing that says you can't become part of the college scene at your community college. There are usually a lot of activities, and there are usually a lot of really interesting people there; more of a mix of younger students and mature students, etc. You also mentioned that you want to teach. Being exposed to different types of students is an excellent supplement to any sort of education for a teacher. If you decide to begin at a community college, you can make friends there and even more friends when you transfer to a four year college as a junior. You won't be the only transfer student, trust me. On the other hand, the consistency of going to one school for all four years can take a lot of stress out of college, which is stressful enough. If there is a college you really want to go to, talk with someone in financial aid at that college. Oftentimes they can help you with resources you might not have known about. Talk to your high school guidance counselor (or whatever they're called in your school) also. As far as going to school with your friends, of course that can be fun. But one of the most valuable aspects of college is gaining new experiences and making new friends. Don't cheat yourself out of that, whether you decide to go to school with your friends or not. Hope this helps you with your decision. Ultimately the choice is yours. Good luck!

Be smart and do what fits your budget.

Go the JC route for two years then go to college for two years. you will save alot of money.

go to a community college and save up at the same time and then go to a university that's what i did and it work out for the best don't worry your friends should still be your friends when you get there and ya born by ya self so do stuff by ya self good luck