Hi Guys,
I have a few questions about college.
I am currently in High school in Australia. I want to attend College in the US. I dont really want to go too far down south. I was hoping New York, Los Angeles etc..
- Any colleges you recommend?
- Do i have to be really smart [eg: Straight A student] to attend a college over there, Seeing as i will be an international student?
- Is the SAT test hard? [ If thats what it is called ]
- What are the average costs of staying in college for 4 years?
- This may sound juvenile but what are college parties like? Are they even close to anything that American Pie Movies show?
Im probably being a pain askin all these questions but i would really like some real referrences instead of just information from websites. Thanks =]
College Questions?
I go to school at Trinity University in San Antonio Texas, and I love it, so don't be too quick to completely write off the South. I'm from Southern California so if you want to go to school out here, look into the public schools. UCLA and Berkley are the Ivy leagues of the West. They are very competitive, and for those you would need a 4.0. Some students have over a 4.0 and still get turned down. On the brighter side, there's a whole range of schools in the UC and CSU (California State University) systems that could match your scores: UCSD, Davis, SDSU, Long Beach State, UC Irvine, UC Riverside, all are very good schools, some with honors programs.
I don't know about grades in terms of being an international student, but I know that many schools want a high percentage so they can brag about. It should work in your favor.
The SATs aren't easy, they're not supposed to be, but they aren't killer. If you're a good test taker, they're easier, if you're not so good, they're a little harder.
The costs can range dramatically. In-state tuition (you are a resident of the state, which I don't think you'd be able to get very easily unless you have some special circumstances) can be as cheap as 2,500 a year in the state schools to 30,000 a year at private schools (before scholarships which are easier to get in privates). Also housing is normally about 5,000-8,000 a year.
I will admit, some college parties can get out of hand. For the most part though, they are kinda tame compared to what's seen in movies. Also, most students (who don't flunk out after a year) don't party every night. It's a weekend thing and not even every weekend. However, how much partying you do is completely up to you. I know people who were seniors and only went to 1 stereotypical college party. And I also know others who had something 2 or 3 times a week. Some schools are worse (whichever way you want to view worse as being) than others. Commuter schools normally are pretty dead on the weekends, while there are top ten lists of the biggest party schools. When you find a school that you like, ask for email address of some current students, and they can tell you where on the spectrum the school lies.
Reply:maybe NY university?
or if you go to Canada, um i recommend Western University, University of Toronto, York University, Mcmaster, Waterloo...
no you don't have to be a straight A student...yes SAT is hard...but that depends on your determinaton
about costs, you might want to check that yourself. it varies for all universities and programs. for some programs at my college, ranges from 20,000 to 40, 000 for 4 years....and that's only for domestic students.
college parties can be like American Pie if you want it to be
Friday, April 16, 2010
College Lies?
I feel so bad for college students these days and how ignorant most of them are. Most think that employers will KISS THEIR FEET and welcome them with opened arms into the business.
I graduated from two CUNY colleges in NYC and have been struggling with TWO college degrees. I try very hard to help students see THE LIGHT, THE TRUTH of life after college.
Students are nothing more than MONEY to a school but colleges DARE NOT say this truth for fear of loosing students.
I feel that most colleges lie to get students with no guarantee of future success.
Your view?
College Lies?
Yeah, of course going to college doesn't guarantee future success. I don't think many people believe employers will "kiss their feet." Going to college does, however, open up more opportunities--there are many jobs that require a college degree, and without them, those options would be shut off to you.
Plus, college is not all about getting a job after college--it's about gaining more knowledge, growing up, etc.
Reply:college are in the education business not the job placement business
That is why they offer Art, Theater and Cinema
Each year the US Universities graduate 5,000 film directors who will NEVER be
Most will never get a job much better than wedding video maker
its up to the student to pick a career that has potential
you didn't say what your degrees are in
Move away from NYC and go where there's a wal mart they'll give you a management job at $35K a year
Reply:When I graduated from college, my dad told me that commencement meant the beginning of my education, not the end. The old man was usually full of crap, but he was right about this. An education is supposed to do more than prepare a person for the work world. Personality is more important in the corporate world than intellect. Take a good look at yourself, and see what you bring to the table besides a degree. Most people I know work in fields outside their major.
Reply:It isn't the college's job to get you a job, just to give you enough education that you can learn to do the job you get. They just accept what students they can into the courses available. If there are loads of students in an already overcrowded field, tough. You just have to be the best.
The world may owe you a living but you have to work like hell to collect.
Reply:Future success is only guaranteed by the individual. I would be successful with or without college. I chose to go to college to open doors for me, not to put my success or lack thereof on their shoulders. I received the education I paid for, and I thank them for that. What I do with that information is up to me. I started my first company while still in school. I'm on my third and it's valued at over $300 million. Unrealistic world views motivate alot of young people to do better. They have the rest of their lives to learn the tough lessons, let them have 4 years of fun.
Reply:If you approach college as a career training program you will fail.
Higher education is just that - education. It's up to the individual to take their education and make something out of it.
If your attitude is that college is the way to a job, I suggest you go the trades route and do an apprenticeship in plumbing or carpentry.
false teeth
I graduated from two CUNY colleges in NYC and have been struggling with TWO college degrees. I try very hard to help students see THE LIGHT, THE TRUTH of life after college.
Students are nothing more than MONEY to a school but colleges DARE NOT say this truth for fear of loosing students.
I feel that most colleges lie to get students with no guarantee of future success.
Your view?
College Lies?
Yeah, of course going to college doesn't guarantee future success. I don't think many people believe employers will "kiss their feet." Going to college does, however, open up more opportunities--there are many jobs that require a college degree, and without them, those options would be shut off to you.
Plus, college is not all about getting a job after college--it's about gaining more knowledge, growing up, etc.
Reply:college are in the education business not the job placement business
That is why they offer Art, Theater and Cinema
Each year the US Universities graduate 5,000 film directors who will NEVER be
Most will never get a job much better than wedding video maker
its up to the student to pick a career that has potential
you didn't say what your degrees are in
Move away from NYC and go where there's a wal mart they'll give you a management job at $35K a year
Reply:When I graduated from college, my dad told me that commencement meant the beginning of my education, not the end. The old man was usually full of crap, but he was right about this. An education is supposed to do more than prepare a person for the work world. Personality is more important in the corporate world than intellect. Take a good look at yourself, and see what you bring to the table besides a degree. Most people I know work in fields outside their major.
Reply:It isn't the college's job to get you a job, just to give you enough education that you can learn to do the job you get. They just accept what students they can into the courses available. If there are loads of students in an already overcrowded field, tough. You just have to be the best.
The world may owe you a living but you have to work like hell to collect.
Reply:Future success is only guaranteed by the individual. I would be successful with or without college. I chose to go to college to open doors for me, not to put my success or lack thereof on their shoulders. I received the education I paid for, and I thank them for that. What I do with that information is up to me. I started my first company while still in school. I'm on my third and it's valued at over $300 million. Unrealistic world views motivate alot of young people to do better. They have the rest of their lives to learn the tough lessons, let them have 4 years of fun.
Reply:If you approach college as a career training program you will fail.
Higher education is just that - education. It's up to the individual to take their education and make something out of it.
If your attitude is that college is the way to a job, I suggest you go the trades route and do an apprenticeship in plumbing or carpentry.
false teeth
College!!!??!!.....HEEEEEELP!?... what should i study to earn as much money as possible in the future?!)?
Hey.I am an international student studying in a Canadian
boarding school.I am a medium skilled hockey player(midget
AA tier 2) and i want to go to college in California.I am not
sure in what i want to study (bussiness,
architecture,engineering) but i know that i want to keep on
playing hockey through college.I have been searching but i
havent found any colleges with a medium hockey program that
i could attend....I need some help on finding colleges in
California with medium skilled hockey programs and some
advise on what i should study in college.I believe i should say
that i am good at math physics and drawing.Pleaaaaase
someone help me decide and find a college!!!!!!!!!!!
College!!!??!!.....HEEEEEELP!?... what should i study to earn as much money as possible in the future?!)?
The best way to find out which colleges have hockey programs is to go to a sports site and look up the leagues and standings.
For the greatest probability to make piles of money, work towards an MBA program. Go to your school counselor and ask what the best undergrad degree would be at the school you are considering.
Reply:Go to salary.com and start looking up what different postions pay in your area. You are aware I hope that in order to truly excel in what you do, you must have an interest in it, or atleast a natural gift to do so. I would definitley learn another language as a minor. Good luck.
boarding school.I am a medium skilled hockey player(midget
AA tier 2) and i want to go to college in California.I am not
sure in what i want to study (bussiness,
architecture,engineering) but i know that i want to keep on
playing hockey through college.I have been searching but i
havent found any colleges with a medium hockey program that
i could attend....I need some help on finding colleges in
California with medium skilled hockey programs and some
advise on what i should study in college.I believe i should say
that i am good at math physics and drawing.Pleaaaaase
someone help me decide and find a college!!!!!!!!!!!
College!!!??!!.....HEEEEEELP!?... what should i study to earn as much money as possible in the future?!)?
The best way to find out which colleges have hockey programs is to go to a sports site and look up the leagues and standings.
For the greatest probability to make piles of money, work towards an MBA program. Go to your school counselor and ask what the best undergrad degree would be at the school you are considering.
Reply:Go to salary.com and start looking up what different postions pay in your area. You are aware I hope that in order to truly excel in what you do, you must have an interest in it, or atleast a natural gift to do so. I would definitley learn another language as a minor. Good luck.
College Advice?
Can I get into any of these colleges w/ a "C-C+" GPA average? I have not yet taken the SAT, but I will be taking it in two weeks. I will also be taking 2-3 SAT II Tests in June.
1. Merrimack College
2. Suffolk University
3. Boston University
4. Emmanuel College
5. Clark University
6. WPI
7. Northeastern University
8. Jacksonville University
9. University of Tampa
I also have a good amount of sports and I have an extensive amount of community service/volunteer work time. What are my chances at these colleges (specifically)? I am looking at colleges in Massachusetts as my primary choices so, if these colleges are not working out, what are some other schools that might accept me? Thank You in advance.
College Advice?
go to a community school first and increase ur gpa before u try to get into a universtity. good luck!!!!!!!!!
Reply:Getting into universities as freshman are very hard, and your GPA might be a hindrance. But with your other activities, I think you should be able to get in. College love extra-curricular activities.
Reply:I congratulate you for deciding to go to the next level, and wish you good luck.
Ask yourself where you want to be after you graduate college. I think that WPI is a great undergraduate institution and you may find it most comfortable to be there. In general, if you choose a university that also has a strong research program (i.e., PhD programs), then there is a little bit less emphasis on the teaching. Colleges that are primarily undergraduate institutions will put more energy into teaching and undergraduate projects.
If you want to get to Northeaster U. or BU, or any other U.s then you have to do very well on your SATs as you GPA may not be good enough.
Again, best of luck!
Reply:Cs are not the best...but you can still get in. the fact that you are well rounded in other activies does look good. shows you haven't been wasting your time. also strive hard to do good on the SATs...take a few times if needed.
your best chance would be to go to school local to you. most schools are harder on out of state students
Reply:u only got a shot at 1,2,4,8,9 prob
Reply:With a C, C+ average you may not have a lot of luck getting into these schools unless you have good SAT scores
a good way to get good standardized test scores is to take the ACTs. They are MUCH MUCH MUCH easier and I would recommend everyone applying to colleges to take them instead of or in addition to the SATs. A lot of schools do take both types of scores, but you will need to look up the specifics for the schools you are looking into.
Also, before taking the ACTs, I would recommend looking into them beforehand, they are different from the SATs and if you want to do well on them you should look into the differences.
Good luck! Hope it helps!
1. Merrimack College
2. Suffolk University
3. Boston University
4. Emmanuel College
5. Clark University
6. WPI
7. Northeastern University
8. Jacksonville University
9. University of Tampa
I also have a good amount of sports and I have an extensive amount of community service/volunteer work time. What are my chances at these colleges (specifically)? I am looking at colleges in Massachusetts as my primary choices so, if these colleges are not working out, what are some other schools that might accept me? Thank You in advance.
College Advice?
go to a community school first and increase ur gpa before u try to get into a universtity. good luck!!!!!!!!!
Reply:Getting into universities as freshman are very hard, and your GPA might be a hindrance. But with your other activities, I think you should be able to get in. College love extra-curricular activities.
Reply:I congratulate you for deciding to go to the next level, and wish you good luck.
Ask yourself where you want to be after you graduate college. I think that WPI is a great undergraduate institution and you may find it most comfortable to be there. In general, if you choose a university that also has a strong research program (i.e., PhD programs), then there is a little bit less emphasis on the teaching. Colleges that are primarily undergraduate institutions will put more energy into teaching and undergraduate projects.
If you want to get to Northeaster U. or BU, or any other U.s then you have to do very well on your SATs as you GPA may not be good enough.
Again, best of luck!
Reply:Cs are not the best...but you can still get in. the fact that you are well rounded in other activies does look good. shows you haven't been wasting your time. also strive hard to do good on the SATs...take a few times if needed.
your best chance would be to go to school local to you. most schools are harder on out of state students
Reply:u only got a shot at 1,2,4,8,9 prob
Reply:With a C, C+ average you may not have a lot of luck getting into these schools unless you have good SAT scores
a good way to get good standardized test scores is to take the ACTs. They are MUCH MUCH MUCH easier and I would recommend everyone applying to colleges to take them instead of or in addition to the SATs. A lot of schools do take both types of scores, but you will need to look up the specifics for the schools you are looking into.
Also, before taking the ACTs, I would recommend looking into them beforehand, they are different from the SATs and if you want to do well on them you should look into the differences.
Good luck! Hope it helps!
College is the best time of your life, haha?
Alright so I am a 19 year old guy in college. I would really like to know who the moron was that said college is the best time of your life. I can garuntee you its not and if it is I am in for a shitty life, if this is all I have to look forward to. I remember always hearing this growing up and seeing all the movies about how great college is and all this other crap. I was so excited to go to college, well I am now in college almost done with my first year, ya it sucks nothing great about it. I find it is almost as bad as highschool other then I dont have to wake up early ya. So what I want to know is why is college hyped up so much and where did all this crap come from?????
College is the best time of your life, haha?
you must be 1. at the wrong college, 2. you live with your parents and not on campus, 3. don't do anything that you were told you shouldn't, 4. don't have any friends, 5. you are just a boring person.
Reply:you obviously arent living it up as much as you could be at all... you basically can do whatever you want and you dont have any responsibilities accept school.. thats why college is great..
Reply:i love college
your just not hanging out with the right people
let loose
:]
Reply:U will come to know the importance of college after some years......
College is the best time of your life, haha?
you must be 1. at the wrong college, 2. you live with your parents and not on campus, 3. don't do anything that you were told you shouldn't, 4. don't have any friends, 5. you are just a boring person.
Reply:you obviously arent living it up as much as you could be at all... you basically can do whatever you want and you dont have any responsibilities accept school.. thats why college is great..
Reply:i love college
your just not hanging out with the right people
let loose
:]
Reply:U will come to know the importance of college after some years......
College or wedding?
My mom told me she would pay for all of my college stuff if I don't ask for a big deal wedding! It sounds fine to me but I think I might regret it later. What she suggested is when we are ready to go to the courthouse. College is very important to me but I don't want to make a choice that I will regret. You only get one chance to have a nice wedding! Also though im never going to get a offer like this for college again! Some friends say go to college. Other friends say work out a deal where some of the money will go to have a nice wedding!!! I think I should take her offer about college and put off the idea of getting married for awhile! I wasn't planning on getting married soon but the way I see it when im done with college I can get a nice job and pay for a wedding I would like to have. Of course for all you married woman is it worth the trouble? My sister suggested the courthouse but have a party or something afterwards so it can be celebrated! This is a lot to think about!
College or wedding?
College. College college college.
You aren't even ready to cross the wedding bridge yet. A big wedding won't help you in your future. It won't make it easier to get promoted, it won't help you with your earning potential and it won't teach you any life skills.
A college degree, however, will do all these things, and will likely be able to help you earn the money to pay for your OWN wedding when the time comes. (Besides, by the time you get married, your mom may change her mind and give you wedding money anyway.)
Reply:Have your mom pay for college, that way you'll be debt free. Once you graduate college, get an awesome job and save up. Then, have whatever type of party you want and pay for it yourself.
I don't think your mom is saying you can't have a big wedding, period. I just think she's saying you get one or the other funded from her.
Reply:College for sure!!! well thats what I would do. Go to college. get that out of the way and even if you have to save up for a bit u can always have the wedding of your dreams later on. and plus you will be working by then and can save up money for that wedding of your dreams... All the best.
Reply:Go to college. No matter how big or small, expensive or cheap when the officiant says "I pronounce you husband and wife" you're just as married! The most important thing is you married your love! You'll be able to have a beautiful wedding when the time comes.
best wishes.....................
Reply:College - most of the time college would cost you far more than a wedding. Plus if you get college taken care of, you'll be student-loan free so no debt after college, so you'll be able to save for your wedding when you are ready!
Reply:College - no one will EVER be able to take your education away from you. I say be able to take care of yourself first. The bliss of a fancy wedding fades with reality and time... but a college degree pays for itself over and over...
Best wishes!!!
Reply:i put on a wedding for 12 grand. college is more than that. So...go to college find the guy and take a out a student loan( bc they have low interest rate) and pay for your own bloody wedding.
Reply:College. This is a no brainer to me. If you get a good college education, you can pay for your perfect wedding! Trust me, if you can start out without any student loan debt, it is wonderful.
Reply:You can get married anytime and anywhere, and then get divorced. If you go to school and get a degree, no one can take that away from you ever. GO TO SCHOOL!!!!
Reply:Go to college!! Definitely go to college. Good luck. :)
Reply:college then you can pay for your own wedding
Reply:A degree lasts forever. A marriage on the other hand .... ?
Reply:Definitely College!!! You could meet a rich DR there who could pay for the whole wedding!!! Im soooo just kidding, but there are so may options for a wedding but college is so important and the more you put it off the harder it will be to finish. If your wedding is a long way off then just think of all the money you could come up with from know untill then or who knows maybe you and your fiance will just want to run off to a beautiful tropical island and elope.
The expensive wedding is soooo not important and you can still have a big fun wedding without spending a fortune!
Reply:I wouldnt choose a courthouse wedding due to money. My fiance and I paying for our wedding on our own and so far the entire wedding is going to cost us 5000.. Not bad at all. When it comes to a wedding you can cut cost but looking in nontraditional places. I would suggest school if you dont have a husband-to-be. When your done with college and get that job, you just may be able to afford that dream wedding on your own. I know I feel very proud of the fact that WE are paying for our wedding by working hard together. Hope this helps!!
Reply:Go to college!!! Get done with your post-secondary education, get into the working world, living independently and getting experience in life - and along the way, becoming the best woman you can be.
I got one degree, went out working for two years, then got another degree in a different field, went out working - and was 28 when I got married.
When Mr. Right finds you, you'll be ready to bring your best self to a marriage, and the two of you will find some way to pay for a wonderful wedding! You are very wrong in saying you only get one chance to have a nice wedding - your life is what you make it, and you will see that once you get a bit more maturity under your belt!
Good luck! Study hard!
Reply:A "nice wedding" is subjective. What exactly do either of you consider nice?
I mean do you think you have to have 250 guests to have a nice wedding?
Education is VERY important %26amp; I encourage you to take this generous offer.
When you do go to get married, you can have quite a nice wedding on a small budget, and it doesn't have to be at the courthouse either. There are venues that you can have both the wedding %26amp; reception in the same place saving bunches. All you need is a focal point for the ceremony. On sale you can get a $30 arch for $20 from Michael's Crafts. That %26amp; about 16 yds of tulle with some bows and voila`. All you need is a wedding officiant to come to you.
In fact, see if you can get your hands on the book, 'How to have a big wedding on a small budget'; I think it's author's name is Warner.
Good luck in school!
Reply:I wrote a big, cute answer, and it got dumped, I took too long to write it. The gist of it was to go to college, get at least a Master's degree, a corporate job, have a big nice house, a nice wedding you can afford [with a similarly employable husband that with money, you have a chance at keeping] that you can contribute to, and retire early to a Italian seaside villa.
Take the big wedding from Mom, don't go to college, flip hamburgers at Burger King, find a similarly employed spouse, then another and another, live in a one room dump, and work up until the day you die, no retirement, no insurance, no benefits.
And you never know, Mom might be so proud of the daughter with the advanced degree, that she might put more out for the wedding than she had planned.
Dear, the economy is so bad, there are food shortages and rationing now . And the predictions are that it is getting worse. You need to get that education now, the price of one goes up every year. Work hard now in school, get the best grades you can, and choose a profession to work towards, and with good grades, you might get some scholarship money.
My best friend chose a cheap wedding reception, sandwiches and cake and chips and coffee. She is still married, she waited for her husband to graduate form Cornell, and she went to junior college. She is a nanny now, works from an agency, makes good money, I think she worked for spending and grandkids money and to keep busy, and he is in aerospace, as an design engineer. 3 bedroom brick house with attatched garage, huge yard, all the electronics in it a person could want. It is in a big city, in one of the older neighborhooods, but in an area with a booming economy.
The friend who had the big fancy formal wedding reception is long divorced.
Good luck with your decision.
Reply:PAY FOR COLLEGE. Really. Take the money and run right to your favorite institute of higher learning. You can negotiate how much your wedding will cost, but you're pretty much stuck with college tuitions. Student loans are a huge pain when you're working entry level jobs right out of school. You can save up for your wedding: work summer jobs if you want or squirrel away just a bit each month. You can get married at the courthouse. You can elope to the bahamas. You have a lot of options as far as your wedding's concerned. Not so many options are available for financing your education. Good luck.
Reply:College is a much better investment of the funds. You are right in figuring out that by going to college you will likely be in a position to get a job %26amp; pay for your own wedding.
The other thing here is that making your education a priority will likely get your MARRIAGE off to a better start, which should really be the priority--the lifetime together, not the one day event! You %26amp; your future spouse will be better able to make it financially, and should worse come to worse and something happen where he either couldn't work or you two split up, you would be able to make a living on your own!
Another way to look at it is to think of what you will have to show for the investment years down the road.....college? potentially will return the initial investment many times over with good solid income %26amp; of course, a more educated, well-rounded mature YOU!
wedding? a dress you will never wear again %26amp; some pretty pictures %26amp; nice memories.....
duh-I think it's a no-brainer even for someone who's NOT college material!
One more thought .... "nice" doesn't have to = "expensive". I have been to many simple sweet ceremonies, particularly in small Baptist churches in the rural South, that were not elaborate outlandish affairs but were perfectly lovely. It's often the full meal %26amp; booze reception that is the huge expense--have a nice simple cake %26amp; punch reception, buy the dress off the rack instead of some designer gown %26amp; make the day special with individual touches that suit the two of you--it doesn't have to cost a fortune to be a memorable occasion!
Reply:Definitely college! I always told myself that I would be able to support myself, and would not have to rely on any guy. (just in case something happens). College is one of those "great investments" where your return is pretty good in the job sector.. $$ wise. Yeah - go to college, get a degree, get a good job and then make money to pay for a wedding! :) I wouldn't worry about the wedding stuff right now. Who knows, maybe when you do get married you'll just want something small and romantic? I went to college and am working towards my MBA. I don't have any $$ for a wedding, but my friend had a really fabulous wedding - costs about 10k and they put it on a credit card and a year later, it's paid off.
Good luck!
Reply:COLLEGE! and don't think twice about it.
Your wedding is one day in your life, an education will last you forever!
Like you said - you can get a good paying job with that college education and pay for your own wedding.
The only advice I would give you is to tell your mother that you are accepting her offer of paying for college and you do not expect her to pay for your wedding - - or even chip in - - but that if you want to save up and have a wedding you have the right to do that.
That way there are no expectations that you'll only do a courthouse wedding and she isn't surprised if down the road you have a fancy wedding anyway.
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College or wedding?
College. College college college.
You aren't even ready to cross the wedding bridge yet. A big wedding won't help you in your future. It won't make it easier to get promoted, it won't help you with your earning potential and it won't teach you any life skills.
A college degree, however, will do all these things, and will likely be able to help you earn the money to pay for your OWN wedding when the time comes. (Besides, by the time you get married, your mom may change her mind and give you wedding money anyway.)
Reply:Have your mom pay for college, that way you'll be debt free. Once you graduate college, get an awesome job and save up. Then, have whatever type of party you want and pay for it yourself.
I don't think your mom is saying you can't have a big wedding, period. I just think she's saying you get one or the other funded from her.
Reply:College for sure!!! well thats what I would do. Go to college. get that out of the way and even if you have to save up for a bit u can always have the wedding of your dreams later on. and plus you will be working by then and can save up money for that wedding of your dreams... All the best.
Reply:Go to college. No matter how big or small, expensive or cheap when the officiant says "I pronounce you husband and wife" you're just as married! The most important thing is you married your love! You'll be able to have a beautiful wedding when the time comes.
best wishes.....................
Reply:College - most of the time college would cost you far more than a wedding. Plus if you get college taken care of, you'll be student-loan free so no debt after college, so you'll be able to save for your wedding when you are ready!
Reply:College - no one will EVER be able to take your education away from you. I say be able to take care of yourself first. The bliss of a fancy wedding fades with reality and time... but a college degree pays for itself over and over...
Best wishes!!!
Reply:i put on a wedding for 12 grand. college is more than that. So...go to college find the guy and take a out a student loan( bc they have low interest rate) and pay for your own bloody wedding.
Reply:College. This is a no brainer to me. If you get a good college education, you can pay for your perfect wedding! Trust me, if you can start out without any student loan debt, it is wonderful.
Reply:You can get married anytime and anywhere, and then get divorced. If you go to school and get a degree, no one can take that away from you ever. GO TO SCHOOL!!!!
Reply:Go to college!! Definitely go to college. Good luck. :)
Reply:college then you can pay for your own wedding
Reply:A degree lasts forever. A marriage on the other hand .... ?
Reply:Definitely College!!! You could meet a rich DR there who could pay for the whole wedding!!! Im soooo just kidding, but there are so may options for a wedding but college is so important and the more you put it off the harder it will be to finish. If your wedding is a long way off then just think of all the money you could come up with from know untill then or who knows maybe you and your fiance will just want to run off to a beautiful tropical island and elope.
The expensive wedding is soooo not important and you can still have a big fun wedding without spending a fortune!
Reply:I wouldnt choose a courthouse wedding due to money. My fiance and I paying for our wedding on our own and so far the entire wedding is going to cost us 5000.. Not bad at all. When it comes to a wedding you can cut cost but looking in nontraditional places. I would suggest school if you dont have a husband-to-be. When your done with college and get that job, you just may be able to afford that dream wedding on your own. I know I feel very proud of the fact that WE are paying for our wedding by working hard together. Hope this helps!!
Reply:Go to college!!! Get done with your post-secondary education, get into the working world, living independently and getting experience in life - and along the way, becoming the best woman you can be.
I got one degree, went out working for two years, then got another degree in a different field, went out working - and was 28 when I got married.
When Mr. Right finds you, you'll be ready to bring your best self to a marriage, and the two of you will find some way to pay for a wonderful wedding! You are very wrong in saying you only get one chance to have a nice wedding - your life is what you make it, and you will see that once you get a bit more maturity under your belt!
Good luck! Study hard!
Reply:A "nice wedding" is subjective. What exactly do either of you consider nice?
I mean do you think you have to have 250 guests to have a nice wedding?
Education is VERY important %26amp; I encourage you to take this generous offer.
When you do go to get married, you can have quite a nice wedding on a small budget, and it doesn't have to be at the courthouse either. There are venues that you can have both the wedding %26amp; reception in the same place saving bunches. All you need is a focal point for the ceremony. On sale you can get a $30 arch for $20 from Michael's Crafts. That %26amp; about 16 yds of tulle with some bows and voila`. All you need is a wedding officiant to come to you.
In fact, see if you can get your hands on the book, 'How to have a big wedding on a small budget'; I think it's author's name is Warner.
Good luck in school!
Reply:I wrote a big, cute answer, and it got dumped, I took too long to write it. The gist of it was to go to college, get at least a Master's degree, a corporate job, have a big nice house, a nice wedding you can afford [with a similarly employable husband that with money, you have a chance at keeping] that you can contribute to, and retire early to a Italian seaside villa.
Take the big wedding from Mom, don't go to college, flip hamburgers at Burger King, find a similarly employed spouse, then another and another, live in a one room dump, and work up until the day you die, no retirement, no insurance, no benefits.
And you never know, Mom might be so proud of the daughter with the advanced degree, that she might put more out for the wedding than she had planned.
Dear, the economy is so bad, there are food shortages and rationing now . And the predictions are that it is getting worse. You need to get that education now, the price of one goes up every year. Work hard now in school, get the best grades you can, and choose a profession to work towards, and with good grades, you might get some scholarship money.
My best friend chose a cheap wedding reception, sandwiches and cake and chips and coffee. She is still married, she waited for her husband to graduate form Cornell, and she went to junior college. She is a nanny now, works from an agency, makes good money, I think she worked for spending and grandkids money and to keep busy, and he is in aerospace, as an design engineer. 3 bedroom brick house with attatched garage, huge yard, all the electronics in it a person could want. It is in a big city, in one of the older neighborhooods, but in an area with a booming economy.
The friend who had the big fancy formal wedding reception is long divorced.
Good luck with your decision.
Reply:PAY FOR COLLEGE. Really. Take the money and run right to your favorite institute of higher learning. You can negotiate how much your wedding will cost, but you're pretty much stuck with college tuitions. Student loans are a huge pain when you're working entry level jobs right out of school. You can save up for your wedding: work summer jobs if you want or squirrel away just a bit each month. You can get married at the courthouse. You can elope to the bahamas. You have a lot of options as far as your wedding's concerned. Not so many options are available for financing your education. Good luck.
Reply:College is a much better investment of the funds. You are right in figuring out that by going to college you will likely be in a position to get a job %26amp; pay for your own wedding.
The other thing here is that making your education a priority will likely get your MARRIAGE off to a better start, which should really be the priority--the lifetime together, not the one day event! You %26amp; your future spouse will be better able to make it financially, and should worse come to worse and something happen where he either couldn't work or you two split up, you would be able to make a living on your own!
Another way to look at it is to think of what you will have to show for the investment years down the road.....college? potentially will return the initial investment many times over with good solid income %26amp; of course, a more educated, well-rounded mature YOU!
wedding? a dress you will never wear again %26amp; some pretty pictures %26amp; nice memories.....
duh-I think it's a no-brainer even for someone who's NOT college material!
One more thought .... "nice" doesn't have to = "expensive". I have been to many simple sweet ceremonies, particularly in small Baptist churches in the rural South, that were not elaborate outlandish affairs but were perfectly lovely. It's often the full meal %26amp; booze reception that is the huge expense--have a nice simple cake %26amp; punch reception, buy the dress off the rack instead of some designer gown %26amp; make the day special with individual touches that suit the two of you--it doesn't have to cost a fortune to be a memorable occasion!
Reply:Definitely college! I always told myself that I would be able to support myself, and would not have to rely on any guy. (just in case something happens). College is one of those "great investments" where your return is pretty good in the job sector.. $$ wise. Yeah - go to college, get a degree, get a good job and then make money to pay for a wedding! :) I wouldn't worry about the wedding stuff right now. Who knows, maybe when you do get married you'll just want something small and romantic? I went to college and am working towards my MBA. I don't have any $$ for a wedding, but my friend had a really fabulous wedding - costs about 10k and they put it on a credit card and a year later, it's paid off.
Good luck!
Reply:COLLEGE! and don't think twice about it.
Your wedding is one day in your life, an education will last you forever!
Like you said - you can get a good paying job with that college education and pay for your own wedding.
The only advice I would give you is to tell your mother that you are accepting her offer of paying for college and you do not expect her to pay for your wedding - - or even chip in - - but that if you want to save up and have a wedding you have the right to do that.
That way there are no expectations that you'll only do a courthouse wedding and she isn't surprised if down the road you have a fancy wedding anyway.
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College search help?
ok... here goes:
there are three places i could be going to college next year
(i've been taking this year off due to personal/health reasons)
California (long beach area)
Colorado (Colorado Springs)
or
New York (Long Island)
i know what colleges to look at in california since i know people that live in that area, however, I don't know how to find a list of the colleges in colorado springs and in long island
I need to start sending in my applications, but I dont know what colleges to send them to.
does anyone know of a website with just a list of colleges for those cities?
or a way to find colleges by the city theyre in?
thanks for anything you can find :D
College search help?
California:
http://www.californiacolleges.edu/Select...
Colorado:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_col...
New York:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_col...
Hope this helps you out some!
Added: also you might try looking at the city you are looking for in Wikipedia and it'll typically list the colleges in the area.
Reply:Long Island Colleges and Universities:
Adelphi University
Briarcliffe College
Dowling College
Five Towns College
Hofstra University
L.I.U. C.W.POST
L.I.U. Southampton
Molloy College
Nassau County Community College
NY College for Wholistic Health Education
New York Institute Of Technology
Polytechnic University
SUNY Farmingdale
SUNY Old Westbury
SUNY Stony Brook
St. Joseph College
Suffolk County Community College
Touro Law College
US Merchant Marine Academy
Webb Institute Of Naval Architecture
Additionally:
Long Island Law Schools:
Hofstra Law School
Touro Law College
As for Colorado Springs, here's a link that lists the colleges there.
http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/refpages/R...
Sorry that I didn't list addresses but that would have been lengthy. You should be able to Google each one for an address.
Best of luck to you.
there are three places i could be going to college next year
(i've been taking this year off due to personal/health reasons)
California (long beach area)
Colorado (Colorado Springs)
or
New York (Long Island)
i know what colleges to look at in california since i know people that live in that area, however, I don't know how to find a list of the colleges in colorado springs and in long island
I need to start sending in my applications, but I dont know what colleges to send them to.
does anyone know of a website with just a list of colleges for those cities?
or a way to find colleges by the city theyre in?
thanks for anything you can find :D
College search help?
California:
http://www.californiacolleges.edu/Select...
Colorado:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_col...
New York:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_col...
Hope this helps you out some!
Added: also you might try looking at the city you are looking for in Wikipedia and it'll typically list the colleges in the area.
Reply:Long Island Colleges and Universities:
Adelphi University
Briarcliffe College
Dowling College
Five Towns College
Hofstra University
L.I.U. C.W.POST
L.I.U. Southampton
Molloy College
Nassau County Community College
NY College for Wholistic Health Education
New York Institute Of Technology
Polytechnic University
SUNY Farmingdale
SUNY Old Westbury
SUNY Stony Brook
St. Joseph College
Suffolk County Community College
Touro Law College
US Merchant Marine Academy
Webb Institute Of Naval Architecture
Additionally:
Long Island Law Schools:
Hofstra Law School
Touro Law College
As for Colorado Springs, here's a link that lists the colleges there.
http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/refpages/R...
Sorry that I didn't list addresses but that would have been lengthy. You should be able to Google each one for an address.
Best of luck to you.
HELP! What college should I go to?
I'm stuck between two different colleges. The first one is a community college in my current town. I would know lots of people going to this college and be close to home. I could still live at home and save my money instead of paying for rent. The second college is in a bigger city, 2 hours away from my current town. I might know a few people going to this college, but not many. The only thing I'm worried about is that I'd get there and then be really homesick. I'd also have to pay for rent and all that stuff. It would be nice to go to a college right here in my home town, but I know that college is also a time to explore and grow, and that would definitely happen if I moved away from home. I guess I also have the option to move into an apartment and go to the community college in my current town, but is that a waste of money when I could be living at home? What do you think I should do? What are the pros and cons??
HELP! What college should I go to?
I think you have to ask yourself what stage are you in life? Are you wanting to go out and "see the world" or do you feel absolutely fine with just living at home in your current situation? I would agree that living in your same town but moving out would be kind of a waste.
You mention worrying about getting homesick. Is there a chance that you can dorm at the farther school? If you were to dorm, I'm sure you'd meet plenty of new friends, enough to minimize the feelings of being homesick. If you can't dorm, it will be more difficult to make new friends away from home. In my experience, I went to a school that was about 1 hour from home but I lived in an apartment. Although it was a university, the school was a major commuter school so I didn't feel like I got the typical "college experience".
I think you need to ask yourself what you really want and whether or not you feel ready to be on your own.
HELP! What college should I go to?
I think you have to ask yourself what stage are you in life? Are you wanting to go out and "see the world" or do you feel absolutely fine with just living at home in your current situation? I would agree that living in your same town but moving out would be kind of a waste.
You mention worrying about getting homesick. Is there a chance that you can dorm at the farther school? If you were to dorm, I'm sure you'd meet plenty of new friends, enough to minimize the feelings of being homesick. If you can't dorm, it will be more difficult to make new friends away from home. In my experience, I went to a school that was about 1 hour from home but I lived in an apartment. Although it was a university, the school was a major commuter school so I didn't feel like I got the typical "college experience".
I think you need to ask yourself what you really want and whether or not you feel ready to be on your own.
Choosing college type workplaces?
All through much of my college, I missed all of the fun in college life because I had to take care of my uncle dying from cancer(who was my step father). Now he is dead and I have finished college and entered corporate life. I from India. I know workplaces in USA are strictly used for work. However in India some workplaces have a college kind of environment, with clubs, TGIF parties, dance competitions and the like. Now when I have to choose jobs, I'm inclined to choose the workplaces offering this college kind of envionment because of what I have missed during my college life. Because of what I have missed I have few friends and lack the ability to make friends with strangers. I feel only by putting myself into college kind of workplace I can correct the faults in my personality. I have chosen to decline the job offer from an excellent job because it doesn't have this environment. I'm not able to go against my heart. Is this attitude of mine correct?
Choosing college type workplaces?
Bless you heart ! You are trying so hard and -for what?! I wouldn't toil over such silly thinking. Man, I wish I could of earned a college degree to be more finacially secure. Who gives a dam about missing out on this or that. You have accomplished in your life something that college drop- out fools like myself will only dream of! You can make friends anywhere and have fun anywhere. It doesn't have to be with college type people or inviroments ! You need to look for inviroments where you feel most happy! Where do you really fit in? Confused? I think you just need to go to church somewhere and get involved there and rest will follow. Good Luck my friend!
Reply:Nope it is normal - seek the workplace that you can catch up on your social life - life is about balance and enjoying life
Reply:there is no fault in your personality from what I see here. Connect with people who you feel right with. This is the right connection for you. Happiness is not found in the sum of the paycheck. Happiness comes from within. Pursue this, and you will not regret it.
Choosing college type workplaces?
Bless you heart ! You are trying so hard and -for what?! I wouldn't toil over such silly thinking. Man, I wish I could of earned a college degree to be more finacially secure. Who gives a dam about missing out on this or that. You have accomplished in your life something that college drop- out fools like myself will only dream of! You can make friends anywhere and have fun anywhere. It doesn't have to be with college type people or inviroments ! You need to look for inviroments where you feel most happy! Where do you really fit in? Confused? I think you just need to go to church somewhere and get involved there and rest will follow. Good Luck my friend!
Reply:Nope it is normal - seek the workplace that you can catch up on your social life - life is about balance and enjoying life
Reply:there is no fault in your personality from what I see here. Connect with people who you feel right with. This is the right connection for you. Happiness is not found in the sum of the paycheck. Happiness comes from within. Pursue this, and you will not regret it.
College help?
I am currently in college as a freshman with an undecided major. I am strongly thinking about dropping out of the college i am currently attending because it does not have the program i want, worse, the college i am attending is "thinking" about introducting the program i want (Medical Billing) to the college i'm attending but i won't know till Summer.
So my choices are either to switch colleges asap and go to a college that i know for sure has the program i want. Also, i am intrested in dental assisting. A friend told me that if you want to become a dental assistant, the dentist office would train you? Is this true?
Also, are there any jobs that are decent paying (like a Goverment job) where you don't need a degree but have some training?
Thanks in advance
College help?
Most assistants learn their skills on the job, although an increasing number are trained in dental-assisting programs offered by community and junior colleges, trade schools, technical institutes, or the Armed Forces. Assistants must be a second pair of hands for a dentist; therefore, dentists look for people who are reliable, work well with others, and have good manual dexterity. High school students interested in a career as a dental assistant should take courses in biology, chemistry, health, and office practices.
And for your question about decent paying jobs check this:
http://ezinearticles.com/?Exploring-The-...
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So my choices are either to switch colleges asap and go to a college that i know for sure has the program i want. Also, i am intrested in dental assisting. A friend told me that if you want to become a dental assistant, the dentist office would train you? Is this true?
Also, are there any jobs that are decent paying (like a Goverment job) where you don't need a degree but have some training?
Thanks in advance
College help?
Most assistants learn their skills on the job, although an increasing number are trained in dental-assisting programs offered by community and junior colleges, trade schools, technical institutes, or the Armed Forces. Assistants must be a second pair of hands for a dentist; therefore, dentists look for people who are reliable, work well with others, and have good manual dexterity. High school students interested in a career as a dental assistant should take courses in biology, chemistry, health, and office practices.
And for your question about decent paying jobs check this:
http://ezinearticles.com/?Exploring-The-...
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Santa Monica College? Pasadena City College? Diablo valley College? City College of San Francisco?
Anyone has some advises for these colleges--Santa Monica College? Pasadena City College? Diablo valley College? City College of San Francisco?
Campus,City,and people there?
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Santa Monica College? Pasadena City College? Diablo valley College? City College of San Francisco?
I am a student at City College of San Francisco and from my times there, it depends on what you want to do in terms of getting a job or a career. If you are looking for just a job, then forget about the career center. They won't help you at all not even with your resume. But if you are in need to work and school, then they do offer great vocational classes, but finding the right job is still up to you. Their higher English classes are tough, but if you like to tell stories, then you will be able to pass. Also, it is best if you transfer from this school instead of working for a while because the employers these days don't want an Associates degree anymore and they have tutors if you are stuck in a subject.
Reply:Santa Monica college is a great school for teachers but terrible for administrations. UCLA TEACHERS. Worst administration you'll ever meet. Pasadena sucks! Report It
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Campus,City,and people there?
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Santa Monica College? Pasadena City College? Diablo valley College? City College of San Francisco?
I am a student at City College of San Francisco and from my times there, it depends on what you want to do in terms of getting a job or a career. If you are looking for just a job, then forget about the career center. They won't help you at all not even with your resume. But if you are in need to work and school, then they do offer great vocational classes, but finding the right job is still up to you. Their higher English classes are tough, but if you like to tell stories, then you will be able to pass. Also, it is best if you transfer from this school instead of working for a while because the employers these days don't want an Associates degree anymore and they have tutors if you are stuck in a subject.
Reply:Santa Monica college is a great school for teachers but terrible for administrations. UCLA TEACHERS. Worst administration you'll ever meet. Pasadena sucks! Report It
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College question!?
Why are so many people going to vocational schools instead of a regular 4 year college or a junior college. My cousin went to Hickey College and graduated in 15 months and working in an accounting firm and she's making $16 per hour. I am at a community college and I'm seriously thiking about transferring to a vocational school. I'm still kinda suspicious of them because their credits don't transfer anywhere else but finishing college in less than a year sounds good. Does anyone have experience with vocational school? Is a community college better choice than a vocational school? What are the drawbacks and benefits of vocational schools? Thanks everyone!
College question!?
It all depends on what you want to do with your career. Vocational schools are great for people who want to learn a trade,.
Reply:The problem is that while $16/hour sounds great, it is only about $32,000/year, and with a vocational school background, the likelihood that she will ever move up from that is not too great. My college students start out with similar salaries, but a few years later they have moved up in their companies and are making six-figure salaries.
Reply:Tough question. Vocational school definitely provides a quick certification for someone to start earning money in a qualified career. Some people are fine with just wanting that option. Case in point is a friend of mine who obtained a certificate in Computer programming and quickly got a good job afterwards. But does this mean that he can only do what his certificate limits him with? Probably not, because by proving his worth to his employer there's no doubt that they can easily offer him a higher job and more salary if they deem him worthy enough. But you are correct in that most of their credits don't transfer anywhere, and if he happens to look for jobs elsewhere and is competing with someone who has a bachelor's or a Master's degree, then things can get pretty rough for him.
In hindsight community college, and the subsequent university, are still the better route because of the more advantages they offer. It definitely opens more doors for job opportunities, higher salaries, and the credits are easily transferrable to most universities and Grad school's should the person decide to pursue that route. Plus I think most people enjoy receiving the broader education that comes with these higher degrees. Sure those History classes might not have anything to do with your trade, but they're still fun to go to IMO.
College question!?
It all depends on what you want to do with your career. Vocational schools are great for people who want to learn a trade,.
Reply:The problem is that while $16/hour sounds great, it is only about $32,000/year, and with a vocational school background, the likelihood that she will ever move up from that is not too great. My college students start out with similar salaries, but a few years later they have moved up in their companies and are making six-figure salaries.
Reply:Tough question. Vocational school definitely provides a quick certification for someone to start earning money in a qualified career. Some people are fine with just wanting that option. Case in point is a friend of mine who obtained a certificate in Computer programming and quickly got a good job afterwards. But does this mean that he can only do what his certificate limits him with? Probably not, because by proving his worth to his employer there's no doubt that they can easily offer him a higher job and more salary if they deem him worthy enough. But you are correct in that most of their credits don't transfer anywhere, and if he happens to look for jobs elsewhere and is competing with someone who has a bachelor's or a Master's degree, then things can get pretty rough for him.
In hindsight community college, and the subsequent university, are still the better route because of the more advantages they offer. It definitely opens more doors for job opportunities, higher salaries, and the credits are easily transferrable to most universities and Grad school's should the person decide to pursue that route. Plus I think most people enjoy receiving the broader education that comes with these higher degrees. Sure those History classes might not have anything to do with your trade, but they're still fun to go to IMO.
About community college...?
Community colleges advertise more than university to get more students.
Why do the community colleges want many students?
Is it much profitable to them?
There are so many methods for school to get money, but community colleges usually do their best to attract more students.
They don't care seriously about students' high school GPA.
Why do that??
If the community colleges get more students, the government help them?
Plz tell me ~ ~ ~ :)
Since I am not american nor live in US, i don't know much about system of college or university.
I heard that university get more money by receiving contribution from people who graduated that school.
why does the Local colleges accept low-score students?
are they don't need contribution of them??
I can't understand.
I want you to explain me the exact role of community college and source of benefit.
And If you can, tell me system of local colleges.
Have a nice day :)
About community college...?
Community Colleges (also called Junior College or Two-Year Colleges) started in the U.S. about the same time as the Open Universities started in the U.K. Their basic philosophies are the same: Sometimes very talented individuals have not had adequate academic and educational opportunities to succeed at a traditional four-year university. So, community colleges are tailored to be a good fit for the communities they serve.
Generally, community colleges have open enrollment, which means anyone who wants can take courses. This does not mean that the courses are not rigorous, it simply means that the courses are available. The tuition at community colleges is generally lower than their four-year counterparts. Most community colleges have lower operating expenses than their four-year counterparts, and may be funded in part with local and state monies. Community colleges are eligible for federal monies as well, especially Title IV Federal Student Aid (e.g., the Pell Grant).
Here is an example of the role of the community college. A community may be very distant from a four-year college. Students from impoverished backgrounds can attend college at the community college while living at home. After completing the two years, they can transfer to the four-year college where the tuition and cost of living are higher.
Reply:Hi,, Community Colleges are not supplemented by the Federal dollars like Universities are,, and they do not get the Grants that the Universities do,,,
Community College is to help people get their carriers in order and basic classes out of the way,,,,,, before finishing in a University.....
hope this helps,,,
good luck
Reply:I think your right, the government helps community colleges. I know the local government raises taxes for them, and I suppose the more students they have, the more money they can justify asking for.\
Here is one link that delves into the topic.
http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache:AeX...
Reply:the community college is the cheapest means to get the first two years of college at a decent price. many attend them for that. most are tax supported by the local residents and thus the costs of attending are about 1/3 to 1/2 the four year college. it is also the only way a student can get into the four year college. his high school grades may have been to low, his college entrance exam score far to low aned the location may allow him to find reasonable living costs. additionally, he or she may have to hold a full time or part time job which would be harder to do inb a four year university. anoother is the availability to take courses for the fun of it, rather than as a necessity, especially for those who go back to school many years after having been narried and raised a family.community colleges systems are just that, community. they aren't operated for private or state fuynded systems and may have just one cqampus, or several in a community with differing course areas based on what they can offer. one area may be available in one campus, another at another campus, but most coyurses caqn be transferred to a four year school and are nothing less than a cost saving measure when getting a degree.
Why do the community colleges want many students?
Is it much profitable to them?
There are so many methods for school to get money, but community colleges usually do their best to attract more students.
They don't care seriously about students' high school GPA.
Why do that??
If the community colleges get more students, the government help them?
Plz tell me ~ ~ ~ :)
Since I am not american nor live in US, i don't know much about system of college or university.
I heard that university get more money by receiving contribution from people who graduated that school.
why does the Local colleges accept low-score students?
are they don't need contribution of them??
I can't understand.
I want you to explain me the exact role of community college and source of benefit.
And If you can, tell me system of local colleges.
Have a nice day :)
About community college...?
Community Colleges (also called Junior College or Two-Year Colleges) started in the U.S. about the same time as the Open Universities started in the U.K. Their basic philosophies are the same: Sometimes very talented individuals have not had adequate academic and educational opportunities to succeed at a traditional four-year university. So, community colleges are tailored to be a good fit for the communities they serve.
Generally, community colleges have open enrollment, which means anyone who wants can take courses. This does not mean that the courses are not rigorous, it simply means that the courses are available. The tuition at community colleges is generally lower than their four-year counterparts. Most community colleges have lower operating expenses than their four-year counterparts, and may be funded in part with local and state monies. Community colleges are eligible for federal monies as well, especially Title IV Federal Student Aid (e.g., the Pell Grant).
Here is an example of the role of the community college. A community may be very distant from a four-year college. Students from impoverished backgrounds can attend college at the community college while living at home. After completing the two years, they can transfer to the four-year college where the tuition and cost of living are higher.
Reply:Hi,, Community Colleges are not supplemented by the Federal dollars like Universities are,, and they do not get the Grants that the Universities do,,,
Community College is to help people get their carriers in order and basic classes out of the way,,,,,, before finishing in a University.....
hope this helps,,,
good luck
Reply:I think your right, the government helps community colleges. I know the local government raises taxes for them, and I suppose the more students they have, the more money they can justify asking for.\
Here is one link that delves into the topic.
http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache:AeX...
Reply:the community college is the cheapest means to get the first two years of college at a decent price. many attend them for that. most are tax supported by the local residents and thus the costs of attending are about 1/3 to 1/2 the four year college. it is also the only way a student can get into the four year college. his high school grades may have been to low, his college entrance exam score far to low aned the location may allow him to find reasonable living costs. additionally, he or she may have to hold a full time or part time job which would be harder to do inb a four year university. anoother is the availability to take courses for the fun of it, rather than as a necessity, especially for those who go back to school many years after having been narried and raised a family.community colleges systems are just that, community. they aren't operated for private or state fuynded systems and may have just one cqampus, or several in a community with differing course areas based on what they can offer. one area may be available in one campus, another at another campus, but most coyurses caqn be transferred to a four year school and are nothing less than a cost saving measure when getting a degree.
College in europe?
hey right now I'm a sophomore in high school and so the question of college is coming up.
i live in california right now but i think college in europe would be an amazing experience.
my freshman year i got a 4.0 both semesters and last semester i got a 3.6 (eww)
i swim, i surf, i play bass and cello, i love to right, i've coached swimming before etc. i've recieved writing awards, most valuable swimmer awards and i grew up in saudi arabia. i like to think I'm a well rounded person. i love to travel and i don't think i will be living in the US after college.
does anyone know any good colleges i might be able to get in to?
also if anyone went to college in cali/florida/hawaii which ones did you go to?
i'm not sure what i wanna do. i took a career test and it said "anthropologist," "radio/tv announcer," "translator," "coach," anything with music, hotel management, architect. there was more but those were my favorite things.
i wouldn't like go to a HUGE college (NOT 20-35,000 people)
College in europe?
It is somewhat too early for you to be thinking of college, as your goals and desire will inevitably change. Do not place much emphasis on aptitude tests, they do not tell you what you want to be in life, rather they poorly suggest where you might want to set a focus on. You have a great GPA and good extracuriculars, which looks bright on a college application no matter where to decide to go.
If you want to attend college overseas, you must be seriously dedicated, as it is a very big decision in your life. It requires time and a lot of money. Be aware attending college overseas means you will be on your own for 3-4 years without your parents and friends, so homesickness will set in. Also Euros are worth almost double the American Dollar, so again it is very costly. There are thousands of universities in Europe and you should know what you want to study so you can know where to study.
If you want to go to a "famous" country such as France, Italy, Spain etc. you are going to have to take and pass a language proficiency test, for the classes are taught in the country's language, not English. Depending on the university, some are big in size, so since you don't want a huge college, you really have to do research.
In my opinion, I suggest you attend college in the US and go overseas afterwards if you still wish to travel. UC Berkley, Univeristy of Miami, Hawaii-Pacific University are schools in the 3 states you mentioned, try those.
Take Care.
i live in california right now but i think college in europe would be an amazing experience.
my freshman year i got a 4.0 both semesters and last semester i got a 3.6 (eww)
i swim, i surf, i play bass and cello, i love to right, i've coached swimming before etc. i've recieved writing awards, most valuable swimmer awards and i grew up in saudi arabia. i like to think I'm a well rounded person. i love to travel and i don't think i will be living in the US after college.
does anyone know any good colleges i might be able to get in to?
also if anyone went to college in cali/florida/hawaii which ones did you go to?
i'm not sure what i wanna do. i took a career test and it said "anthropologist," "radio/tv announcer," "translator," "coach," anything with music, hotel management, architect. there was more but those were my favorite things.
i wouldn't like go to a HUGE college (NOT 20-35,000 people)
College in europe?
It is somewhat too early for you to be thinking of college, as your goals and desire will inevitably change. Do not place much emphasis on aptitude tests, they do not tell you what you want to be in life, rather they poorly suggest where you might want to set a focus on. You have a great GPA and good extracuriculars, which looks bright on a college application no matter where to decide to go.
If you want to attend college overseas, you must be seriously dedicated, as it is a very big decision in your life. It requires time and a lot of money. Be aware attending college overseas means you will be on your own for 3-4 years without your parents and friends, so homesickness will set in. Also Euros are worth almost double the American Dollar, so again it is very costly. There are thousands of universities in Europe and you should know what you want to study so you can know where to study.
If you want to go to a "famous" country such as France, Italy, Spain etc. you are going to have to take and pass a language proficiency test, for the classes are taught in the country's language, not English. Depending on the university, some are big in size, so since you don't want a huge college, you really have to do research.
In my opinion, I suggest you attend college in the US and go overseas afterwards if you still wish to travel. UC Berkley, Univeristy of Miami, Hawaii-Pacific University are schools in the 3 states you mentioned, try those.
Take Care.
College is the best time of your life, haha?
Alright so I am a 19 year old guy in college. I would really like to know who the moron was that said college is the best time of your life. I can garuntee you its not and if it is I am in for a shitty life, if this is all I have to look forward to. I remember always hearing this growing up and seeing all the movies about how great college is and all this other crap. I was so excited to go to college, well I am now in college almost done with my first year, ya it sucks nothing great about it. I find it is almost as bad as highschool other then I dont have to wake up early ya. So what I want to know is why is college hyped up so much and where did all this crap come from?????
College is the best time of your life, haha?
Wow dude. You must have really gone to the wrong place.
We are finishing up our first year and have totally enjoyed it. (I got married this last Sept so me and my wife went to university together...and I do imagine that can make some difference in how much you enjoy something).
Still, most guys here seem to like it a lot and there is a lot of fun going on (both bad and good..ha ha).
I'm thinkin either you got into a really pissy poor college, or you just ain't goin with the flow somehow.
Reply:College, as with everything in life, is only what you make it. You seem like a pretty negative person, so maybe an adjustment in the way you see things is in order. Really put yourself out there, join clubs and hang out in lounges. If you aren't going to jump into the circle, you'll forever stand outside of it.
Reply:Join a fraternity so u can meet alot of girls and party.
I am 29 and graduated college in 2000 and it IS the best time of ur life! After u graduate u have to get a "real job" with only 2 weeks vacation, not a whole summer, spring break, christmas holiday. You have to play massive bills to own a house. You cant just not show up like u can class when ur hung over.....you have to have way more responsibilitis when u graduate and it is very stressful.
Reply:i rushed to get out of college and I am still paying for not having the best degree in my current job today.
step back and try to make the best of it. Find a course that gives you a chance to enjoy something at school.
Reply:Like everything else, college has a specific purpose: to give some people the education they need to reach their goals and support themselves, financially.
Not everyone needs to go to a big college or university, especially these days. There are tech schools or apprenticeships or a number of other ways to get the preparation you need for the life ahead of you.
Go to your school counselor and talk about taking a personality or vocational aptitude exam. Maybe your skill set and goals would be better suited to learning somewhere besides at college.
But also realize that college can teach you a lot more than just facts and subjects; things like perseverence, research skills, new situations that develop intuition, the ability to discuss different ideas and viewpoints, even seeing what it's going to take for you to really be supporting yourself on your own. And college should be a secure environment where you can learn those things without really being on your own and discovering them the hard way.
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College is the best time of your life, haha?
Wow dude. You must have really gone to the wrong place.
We are finishing up our first year and have totally enjoyed it. (I got married this last Sept so me and my wife went to university together...and I do imagine that can make some difference in how much you enjoy something).
Still, most guys here seem to like it a lot and there is a lot of fun going on (both bad and good..ha ha).
I'm thinkin either you got into a really pissy poor college, or you just ain't goin with the flow somehow.
Reply:College, as with everything in life, is only what you make it. You seem like a pretty negative person, so maybe an adjustment in the way you see things is in order. Really put yourself out there, join clubs and hang out in lounges. If you aren't going to jump into the circle, you'll forever stand outside of it.
Reply:Join a fraternity so u can meet alot of girls and party.
I am 29 and graduated college in 2000 and it IS the best time of ur life! After u graduate u have to get a "real job" with only 2 weeks vacation, not a whole summer, spring break, christmas holiday. You have to play massive bills to own a house. You cant just not show up like u can class when ur hung over.....you have to have way more responsibilitis when u graduate and it is very stressful.
Reply:i rushed to get out of college and I am still paying for not having the best degree in my current job today.
step back and try to make the best of it. Find a course that gives you a chance to enjoy something at school.
Reply:Like everything else, college has a specific purpose: to give some people the education they need to reach their goals and support themselves, financially.
Not everyone needs to go to a big college or university, especially these days. There are tech schools or apprenticeships or a number of other ways to get the preparation you need for the life ahead of you.
Go to your school counselor and talk about taking a personality or vocational aptitude exam. Maybe your skill set and goals would be better suited to learning somewhere besides at college.
But also realize that college can teach you a lot more than just facts and subjects; things like perseverence, research skills, new situations that develop intuition, the ability to discuss different ideas and viewpoints, even seeing what it's going to take for you to really be supporting yourself on your own. And college should be a secure environment where you can learn those things without really being on your own and discovering them the hard way.
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College is the best time of your life, haha?
Alright so I am a 19 year old guy in college. I would really like to know who the moron was that said college is the best time of your life. I can garuntee you its not and if it is I am in for a shitty life, if this is all I have to look forward to. I remember always hearing this growing up and seeing all the movies about how great college is and all this other crap. I was so excited to go to college, well I am now in college almost done with my first year, ya it sucks nothing great about it. I find it is almost as bad as highschool other then I dont have to wake up early ya. So what I want to know is why is college hyped up so much and where did all this crap come from?????
College is the best time of your life, haha?
WOAH in UK college is 16-18 years old for us. Everyone says primary school the best time of ur life, secondary sch is best time of ur life, college, uni etc.
It's all just BS that changes everytime you go up a grade.
Reply:I am with you on this one, 19 almost done with my first year, I HATE it!! It is almost as bad as high school was, I feel like I'm with a bunch of retards because for GOD KNOWS what reason I decided to go to community college instead of going for my masters......I'm so ready to be done I hate hate hate it.....Let's start a club, called find the person who said college was great and well, shoot them......how 'bout it?
Reply:i liked high school better than college. college was amazing but between tests and homework it took away from the experience. i don't think college is hyped up. you have freedom. don't have to pay a mortgage. and the parties are awesome. i miss college
Reply:Well i go to uni and its the best time in my life. Go to parties and have nights out nearly everyday. loadz of girls and boys my age. its the best.
Reply:man, maybe if you were a little less negative and a little more fun to be around than you would have a good time......stop being so serious the world does not revolve around you
College is the best time of your life, haha?
WOAH in UK college is 16-18 years old for us. Everyone says primary school the best time of ur life, secondary sch is best time of ur life, college, uni etc.
It's all just BS that changes everytime you go up a grade.
Reply:I am with you on this one, 19 almost done with my first year, I HATE it!! It is almost as bad as high school was, I feel like I'm with a bunch of retards because for GOD KNOWS what reason I decided to go to community college instead of going for my masters......I'm so ready to be done I hate hate hate it.....Let's start a club, called find the person who said college was great and well, shoot them......how 'bout it?
Reply:i liked high school better than college. college was amazing but between tests and homework it took away from the experience. i don't think college is hyped up. you have freedom. don't have to pay a mortgage. and the parties are awesome. i miss college
Reply:Well i go to uni and its the best time in my life. Go to parties and have nights out nearly everyday. loadz of girls and boys my age. its the best.
Reply:man, maybe if you were a little less negative and a little more fun to be around than you would have a good time......stop being so serious the world does not revolve around you
College is the best time of your life, haha?
Alright so I am a 19 year old guy in college. I would really like to know who the moron was that said college is the best time of your life. I can garuntee you its not and if it is I am in for a shitty life, if this is all I have to look forward to. I remember always hearing this growing up and seeing all the movies about how great college is and all this other crap. I was so excited to go to college, well I am now in college almost done with my first year, ya it sucks nothing great about it. I find it is almost as bad as highschool other then I dont have to wake up early ya. So what I want to know is why is college hyped up so much and where did all this crap come from?????
College is the best time of your life, haha?
Don't believe the hype. Once you sober up from all of those parties you will die if you don't go to your freshman year and get used to having to prioritize your time without a parent nagging you, it's still just school.
You will meet a lot of people but only a small percentage of them will remain lifelong friends.
I feel bad for the people that peak in high school or college. There is so much more to experience after that small portion of your life ends.
Reply:I agree..depends on what college youre in. The one I went to has a party school rep and Ive met people who transferred to that school cuz it had a better atmosphere than their previous school.
Dont believe everything you see in movies.
One thing that can help is joining an organization or fraternity assuming the school youre in has that.
Reply:It all depends on where you go %26amp; what the student atmosphere is like there. I love my college but I put a lot of thought into choosing the right place for me, not only academically but socially. Maybe that's the problem....?
Reply:It only gets worse. Wait till you have to pay off your student loans, a car payment, and a mortgage, not to mention if you have kids and a wife.
Reply:depends on the college... your college probably sux, your fault for having bad grades and going to a crappy college :D
u need a college that has college pride... and you need to dorm there.
Reply:Haha! Can't help you here. I'm in the exact position as you are (19, about to end my first year) and I feel the same way you do!
Reply:Here's my question: what are you doing in college, ya? Sounds like you should be changing a muffler somewhere.
Reply:Oh believe it. Unfortunately life just gets suckier from here on out.
Reply:Too bad for me, cause I gonna miss those patry since I in online college. Had fun in college but don't forgot about academic as well.
Reply:Maybe you are at the wrong school, or need to change your major. I had tons of fun in college.
Reply:well all i can tell ya is that i had a really fun time while in college. guess it could be the people you are hangiin with?
Reply:just focus on getting the diploma..
you wont regret it..
having a college degree pays
Reply:dude get off the computer and go out and meet people
Reply:it isnt
Reply:i think college is always fun and crazy for those people who lived on campus and didn't study. who now work and lead very boring lives.
college was NOT the best point of my life! haha that would REALLY SUCK if it were. i'm really happy to be out of college and i'm doing lots of really fun things with my life and plan to do more!
college for me was about studying really hard and getting high grades. the only fun part was that i was a part of the student council and we got to run really fun events and meet new people (students, faculty). THAT was the only fun part. i never slept, i didn't eat properly. all i did was study, work to pay off my education, attend lectures and do more work for the student council. it wasn't horrible, but i wouldn't go back. i like making money now and i like doing what i'm doing now!!!!
i know what you're saying though. so many people say they miss college. i just think those people didn't really make much of themselves after college, so they're bored!
just make sure you don't end up one of those people. have plans for yourself for when you graduate (be it traveling, moving to a different city, meeting new %26amp; interesting people, etc.) and you'll have a more exciting life.
College is the best time of your life, haha?
Don't believe the hype. Once you sober up from all of those parties you will die if you don't go to your freshman year and get used to having to prioritize your time without a parent nagging you, it's still just school.
You will meet a lot of people but only a small percentage of them will remain lifelong friends.
I feel bad for the people that peak in high school or college. There is so much more to experience after that small portion of your life ends.
Reply:I agree..depends on what college youre in. The one I went to has a party school rep and Ive met people who transferred to that school cuz it had a better atmosphere than their previous school.
Dont believe everything you see in movies.
One thing that can help is joining an organization or fraternity assuming the school youre in has that.
Reply:It all depends on where you go %26amp; what the student atmosphere is like there. I love my college but I put a lot of thought into choosing the right place for me, not only academically but socially. Maybe that's the problem....?
Reply:It only gets worse. Wait till you have to pay off your student loans, a car payment, and a mortgage, not to mention if you have kids and a wife.
Reply:depends on the college... your college probably sux, your fault for having bad grades and going to a crappy college :D
u need a college that has college pride... and you need to dorm there.
Reply:Haha! Can't help you here. I'm in the exact position as you are (19, about to end my first year) and I feel the same way you do!
Reply:Here's my question: what are you doing in college, ya? Sounds like you should be changing a muffler somewhere.
Reply:Oh believe it. Unfortunately life just gets suckier from here on out.
Reply:Too bad for me, cause I gonna miss those patry since I in online college. Had fun in college but don't forgot about academic as well.
Reply:Maybe you are at the wrong school, or need to change your major. I had tons of fun in college.
Reply:well all i can tell ya is that i had a really fun time while in college. guess it could be the people you are hangiin with?
Reply:just focus on getting the diploma..
you wont regret it..
having a college degree pays
Reply:dude get off the computer and go out and meet people
Reply:it isnt
Reply:i think college is always fun and crazy for those people who lived on campus and didn't study. who now work and lead very boring lives.
college was NOT the best point of my life! haha that would REALLY SUCK if it were. i'm really happy to be out of college and i'm doing lots of really fun things with my life and plan to do more!
college for me was about studying really hard and getting high grades. the only fun part was that i was a part of the student council and we got to run really fun events and meet new people (students, faculty). THAT was the only fun part. i never slept, i didn't eat properly. all i did was study, work to pay off my education, attend lectures and do more work for the student council. it wasn't horrible, but i wouldn't go back. i like making money now and i like doing what i'm doing now!!!!
i know what you're saying though. so many people say they miss college. i just think those people didn't really make much of themselves after college, so they're bored!
just make sure you don't end up one of those people. have plans for yourself for when you graduate (be it traveling, moving to a different city, meeting new %26amp; interesting people, etc.) and you'll have a more exciting life.
Choosing a Christian college?
Ok, Hiiiii I need help choosing a good college. I'm from Northeast Ohio, sophomore in high school, and wanting to attend a good Christian college. I'm pretty sure I want to be an engineer of some sort ((if you have any tips on engineering or any information about it, please do tell!)). Umm, I'd like to stay in Ohio, but if I should move for a better school, then I definitely will. I'd like to attend a college where they have girls soccer. Umm, if you have any information on the following Christian colleges or any opinions on them, please share! Also, if you have a different Christian college that you feel is a good college, share please!
Bluffton University*
Cedarville University*
Cincinatti Christian University*
Malone College*
Mount Vernon Nazarene University*
Ohio Christian University
Rosedale Bible College
Tri-State Bible College
Asterisk indicates that they have a women's soccer team.
Choosing a Christian college?
I'm going to Aquinas College (Grand Rapids, MI) and they do have a women's soccer team which im playing on next fall. i don't think that they have an engineering program since it's a liberal arts school. but it's a great college (only Division 3 though) and it has a great reputation. if you want to know more about it, their website is www.aquinas.edu
Bluffton University*
Cedarville University*
Cincinatti Christian University*
Malone College*
Mount Vernon Nazarene University*
Ohio Christian University
Rosedale Bible College
Tri-State Bible College
Asterisk indicates that they have a women's soccer team.
Choosing a Christian college?
I'm going to Aquinas College (Grand Rapids, MI) and they do have a women's soccer team which im playing on next fall. i don't think that they have an engineering program since it's a liberal arts school. but it's a great college (only Division 3 though) and it has a great reputation. if you want to know more about it, their website is www.aquinas.edu
HELP! What college should I go to?
I'm stuck between two different colleges. The first one is a community college in my current town. I would know lots of people going to this college and be close to home. I could still live at home and save my money instead of paying for rent. The second college is in a bigger city, 2 hours away from my current town. I might know a few people going to this college, but not many. The only thing I'm worried about is that I'd get there and then be really homesick. I'd also have to pay for rent and all that stuff. It would be nice to go to a college right here in my home town, but I know that college is also a time to explore and grow, and that would definitely happen if I moved away from home. I guess I also have the option to move into an apartment and go to the community college in my current town, but is that a waste of money when I could be living at home? What do you think I should do? What are the pros and cons??
HELP! What college should I go to?
in your situation, it seems ideal to attend the community college - if it is accredited - and then transfer to the big city college. i'm assuming the big city college has more job prospects, etc.
Reply:I think you feel the community college would be best to start and I agree with you assessment
Reply:If your CC offers a BA its ok
An AA or AS won't get you much
There are some medical professions you can do (tech jobs) AS Nursing in some places
CC will be easier than college. Most colleges have a 40% drop out rate after the first year because students aren't ready for the intense work load.
Reply:The money aspect should definitely be taken account. The social aspect, not as much. You will be going to school with a lot of other students in the same predicament. You will make more friends in the first week (assuming you're living in dorms, or at least have freshmen orientation) then any other time in your life. I went to school 300 miles away from anyone that I knew, and 2,500 miles from home. The first person that I met became my best friend and I have made so many great friends that its hard to come home now. Plus, your friends from home can come visit you and you can show off.
Reply:take my advise and go to the college in your town..
i am studying medicine in a university far 2 hours from my place and sometimes i feel lonely.
you can make new friends who might make you face loneliness..
but that wont help you if something serious happened to you and you needed your parents..
and dont forget the additional money you will spend on an apartment and food..
home is best.
Reply:First of all, if the school farther away is not a community college, go there. Seriously. Employers will not take a degree from a CC as seriously as one from a 4-year University--you can transfer, but that's a pain in the butt.
Second of all, if you stay with your parents, you will fight all the time. College students have a lot of freedom, and living at home contradicts that--especially since your parents probably won't be able to give you all the freedom you need as a college student (ie. no curfew, etc.)
Lastly, college is about growing up. Very few people go to college and have friends there, and very few people go to school close to their parents. I live 2 hours away from mine, and am very close with them--and yes, it was hard, but I'll have to do it someday--why not do it at the same time everyone else is doing it so we can lean on each other?
Go to the school farther away. You will make friends. You will see your parents enough. And living at college in a new city will be more exciting than you can ever imagine.
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HELP! What college should I go to?
in your situation, it seems ideal to attend the community college - if it is accredited - and then transfer to the big city college. i'm assuming the big city college has more job prospects, etc.
Reply:I think you feel the community college would be best to start and I agree with you assessment
Reply:If your CC offers a BA its ok
An AA or AS won't get you much
There are some medical professions you can do (tech jobs) AS Nursing in some places
CC will be easier than college. Most colleges have a 40% drop out rate after the first year because students aren't ready for the intense work load.
Reply:The money aspect should definitely be taken account. The social aspect, not as much. You will be going to school with a lot of other students in the same predicament. You will make more friends in the first week (assuming you're living in dorms, or at least have freshmen orientation) then any other time in your life. I went to school 300 miles away from anyone that I knew, and 2,500 miles from home. The first person that I met became my best friend and I have made so many great friends that its hard to come home now. Plus, your friends from home can come visit you and you can show off.
Reply:take my advise and go to the college in your town..
i am studying medicine in a university far 2 hours from my place and sometimes i feel lonely.
you can make new friends who might make you face loneliness..
but that wont help you if something serious happened to you and you needed your parents..
and dont forget the additional money you will spend on an apartment and food..
home is best.
Reply:First of all, if the school farther away is not a community college, go there. Seriously. Employers will not take a degree from a CC as seriously as one from a 4-year University--you can transfer, but that's a pain in the butt.
Second of all, if you stay with your parents, you will fight all the time. College students have a lot of freedom, and living at home contradicts that--especially since your parents probably won't be able to give you all the freedom you need as a college student (ie. no curfew, etc.)
Lastly, college is about growing up. Very few people go to college and have friends there, and very few people go to school close to their parents. I live 2 hours away from mine, and am very close with them--and yes, it was hard, but I'll have to do it someday--why not do it at the same time everyone else is doing it so we can lean on each other?
Go to the school farther away. You will make friends. You will see your parents enough. And living at college in a new city will be more exciting than you can ever imagine.
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College or university?
I've been wondering if I have to go to college before a university, is it nessesary to take sat's to go to college, what's the difference between a college and a university, if I going to college is a requirement to study medicine... Which are the best colleges? and which are the bests medical schools in canada? Finally, what are the requirements to get into colleges before going to university?
College or university?
They are NOT the same thing! Usually a college doesnt offer advanced degrees but there are exceptions like Boston College and Rollins College.
A college usually offers a better education because they dont use graduate teaching assistants. Some subjects require a university because a small college cant afford them.
Reply:A college and the university is the same thing. :) However, most colleges tend to be smaller than universities in terms of student population. However, it's the same thing. And yes, you must take the SAT's if you want to apply to a college/university.
As for the best colleges, it depends. what you want to study in the school. In the United States, the best colleges includes Harvard, Yale, Columbia, MIT, Cornell, UPenn, etc.
For medical schools in Canada, I would definitely take a look at McGill. McGill University is considered to be the "Harvard" of Canada and it is an excellent university with a great medical school I hear.
As for admissions' requirements, you must have an high school diploma and/or GED, high school transcript, taken SAT's, ACTs, good essay, etc.
Reply:Colleges are schools with only one or a few majors that you can enroll in, like a business college for example. While universities offer a more wide range of majors for you to choose from. Also some colleges tend to be a little more expensive than universities, because most colleges are private colleges. But there are a few exceptions.
As for the best place to go into medicine, I work in a medical office with about 60 doctors. The majority of the doctors went to local universities (I'm in the south so they either went to University of Alambam, Auburn, or LSU). I would really take into consideration on a couple of things such as what a school offers in terms of, extra-curricular activies, academic programs, etc. Sometimes the university that has the best medical school may not be the best for you because they have a lousy sports team say for instance. So my best bet is to first decide what you want in a college or what you want to do when you go to college.
Reply:Colleges and Universities are both schools of higher education. It sounds like you are not the brightest bulb in the lamp and medical school is difficult. Are you sure that since you don't know what a college or a university is that you are ready for that. And yes, the better your SAT scores the better the chance you have to get in a college or a university. It has to do with school size. I scored 1375 on my SAT years ago so college or university was no problem.
Reply:they're like the same thing...
college is just an institution of an university.
I heard McGill university is a good school
College or university?
They are NOT the same thing! Usually a college doesnt offer advanced degrees but there are exceptions like Boston College and Rollins College.
A college usually offers a better education because they dont use graduate teaching assistants. Some subjects require a university because a small college cant afford them.
Reply:A college and the university is the same thing. :) However, most colleges tend to be smaller than universities in terms of student population. However, it's the same thing. And yes, you must take the SAT's if you want to apply to a college/university.
As for the best colleges, it depends. what you want to study in the school. In the United States, the best colleges includes Harvard, Yale, Columbia, MIT, Cornell, UPenn, etc.
For medical schools in Canada, I would definitely take a look at McGill. McGill University is considered to be the "Harvard" of Canada and it is an excellent university with a great medical school I hear.
As for admissions' requirements, you must have an high school diploma and/or GED, high school transcript, taken SAT's, ACTs, good essay, etc.
Reply:Colleges are schools with only one or a few majors that you can enroll in, like a business college for example. While universities offer a more wide range of majors for you to choose from. Also some colleges tend to be a little more expensive than universities, because most colleges are private colleges. But there are a few exceptions.
As for the best place to go into medicine, I work in a medical office with about 60 doctors. The majority of the doctors went to local universities (I'm in the south so they either went to University of Alambam, Auburn, or LSU). I would really take into consideration on a couple of things such as what a school offers in terms of, extra-curricular activies, academic programs, etc. Sometimes the university that has the best medical school may not be the best for you because they have a lousy sports team say for instance. So my best bet is to first decide what you want in a college or what you want to do when you go to college.
Reply:Colleges and Universities are both schools of higher education. It sounds like you are not the brightest bulb in the lamp and medical school is difficult. Are you sure that since you don't know what a college or a university is that you are ready for that. And yes, the better your SAT scores the better the chance you have to get in a college or a university. It has to do with school size. I scored 1375 on my SAT years ago so college or university was no problem.
Reply:they're like the same thing...
college is just an institution of an university.
I heard McGill university is a good school
Options beside college? Please help!?
Im 21 years old and I have been at a community college for about 3 years now and I still only have 30 units of the 60 needed to transfer to a 4 year university. I'm just beginning to wonder if college is really "right" for me. It sounds so fun to transfer to a 4 year university to get that college experience but my parents said they want me to live at home during college and they refuse to help me pay for college if I leave home. On top of that, I can't qualify for financial aid because my parents make too much money. I can't even qualify for scholarships because my GPA is too low. I just wonder what other options there are in life besides the college route. I am tired of living at home and if I went to a 4 year university, that would mean living at home til I am at least 25 years old because I have no way of supporting myself through college. What other options are there? I want to have the college experience but I want to leave home and have a good career in the future as well.
Options beside college? Please help!?
Maybe you need to spend some time working and figure out what you really want. Once you're working pretty steadily, find a roommate and get an apartment. When you're 24, you will be able to get financial aid without your parents' income being considered. By that time, you may have a better idea of what you want and don't want to do. You may want to take an interest inventory. Most college career centers offer them. They're not terribly expensive, because the person who goes over the results with you (usually in a group, but it'll depend on who shows up that day) is usually a grad student training to be a career counselor.
I had a similar experience in college. My parents (my mother mainly) kept trying to control me and I didn't do well in college until I quite school, got a job, and moved out. After a few years I went back to school at night and kept working. While it took a long time, I think that I did better in school by doing it that way. College isn't your only option, but it is an option that you may feel more ready for when you've got more control over it.
Options beside college? Please help!?
Maybe you need to spend some time working and figure out what you really want. Once you're working pretty steadily, find a roommate and get an apartment. When you're 24, you will be able to get financial aid without your parents' income being considered. By that time, you may have a better idea of what you want and don't want to do. You may want to take an interest inventory. Most college career centers offer them. They're not terribly expensive, because the person who goes over the results with you (usually in a group, but it'll depend on who shows up that day) is usually a grad student training to be a career counselor.
I had a similar experience in college. My parents (my mother mainly) kept trying to control me and I didn't do well in college until I quite school, got a job, and moved out. After a few years I went back to school at night and kept working. While it took a long time, I think that I did better in school by doing it that way. College isn't your only option, but it is an option that you may feel more ready for when you've got more control over it.
College Tennis Recruiting?
I have been recruited to this college recruiting showcase at Curry College for Tennis. I'm going into my senior year now and I a pretty decent player. It's from the "Top College Prospects New England High School Sports College Recruiting Showcases".
Has anyone ever been to one of their showcases (because they do other sports as well)?
If so, was it good? Was it worth the money?
Should I ever paid to let colleges see me play tennis?
It's costs $155.00
If you played tennis in college, how did you get there, like how does the recruiting process work.
College Tennis Recruiting?
Hey Bond35. I'm from out West--I grew up playing in the Intermountain region--and so I don't know anything about the recruiting showcase going on in your region. I suggest that you contact a local USPTA pro to ask them their opinion of the showcase.
We have similar showcases out west, but they're mainly for football. If I'm not mistaken, the goal is to video tape and record the stats of the different high school players to make that information available to college coaches. If such is the case, then I'd say that it wouldn't be worth the money for a tennis player to do it. But again, I'm not from NE, and so I don't know.
College tennis coaches look at one thing when they recruit: tournament results. They want to know how you did against your peers. I know that when I contacted D1 coaches, their first question was always, "What's your Intermountain ranking?"
However, there are significant differences between women's college tennis and men's. You see, because of Title IX, most division 1 men's tennis teams have just one or two scholarships to divide among their whole team, while on the women's team each young lady has a scholarship. This has led to a situation where it is much easier for girls to get scholarship money playing tennis (because there's more of it). You could very well end up with a full-ride scholarship if you know how to attack the process.
Interestingly enough, your regional singles rank could be the key to getting a scholarship, and even getting a coach to meet with you. If you don't think that you're ranked high enough as a singles player, try to play more tournaments as a doubles player to improve your ranking. College coaches are always looking for good doubles players (a college player who is good at singles but horrible at doubles is a liability) because the "doubles point" is often the difference between beating and losing to another school. I have had several female friends who weren't very good singles players in juniors, but because their doubles record was so impressive they were offered D1 scholarships.
I suggest that you make of list of schools for whom you'd like to play. You can usually go to that school's website and see a list of players who are on the team. Often you'll recognize players from older age groups that you knew growing up. That's a good way to gage the level of tennis you'll need to play at to go to that school. Try contact their coach and discuss your possibilities of playing for him/her. You could also throw together a video presentation with film from matches and practice sessions to send to coaches. But again, for coaches, the most important factor when recruiting is your rank.
Bond, i hope that helps. Feel free to drop me a line if you have any other questions. Good luck.
Reply:I think your struggle to find an avenue to collegiate sports is similar to most athletes. You can go to www.recruitu.com and get in front of hundreds of tennis coaches. Sometimes a showcase like that can be helpful, but if you have a bad showing, what does that prove? Report It
Has anyone ever been to one of their showcases (because they do other sports as well)?
If so, was it good? Was it worth the money?
Should I ever paid to let colleges see me play tennis?
It's costs $155.00
If you played tennis in college, how did you get there, like how does the recruiting process work.
College Tennis Recruiting?
Hey Bond35. I'm from out West--I grew up playing in the Intermountain region--and so I don't know anything about the recruiting showcase going on in your region. I suggest that you contact a local USPTA pro to ask them their opinion of the showcase.
We have similar showcases out west, but they're mainly for football. If I'm not mistaken, the goal is to video tape and record the stats of the different high school players to make that information available to college coaches. If such is the case, then I'd say that it wouldn't be worth the money for a tennis player to do it. But again, I'm not from NE, and so I don't know.
College tennis coaches look at one thing when they recruit: tournament results. They want to know how you did against your peers. I know that when I contacted D1 coaches, their first question was always, "What's your Intermountain ranking?"
However, there are significant differences between women's college tennis and men's. You see, because of Title IX, most division 1 men's tennis teams have just one or two scholarships to divide among their whole team, while on the women's team each young lady has a scholarship. This has led to a situation where it is much easier for girls to get scholarship money playing tennis (because there's more of it). You could very well end up with a full-ride scholarship if you know how to attack the process.
Interestingly enough, your regional singles rank could be the key to getting a scholarship, and even getting a coach to meet with you. If you don't think that you're ranked high enough as a singles player, try to play more tournaments as a doubles player to improve your ranking. College coaches are always looking for good doubles players (a college player who is good at singles but horrible at doubles is a liability) because the "doubles point" is often the difference between beating and losing to another school. I have had several female friends who weren't very good singles players in juniors, but because their doubles record was so impressive they were offered D1 scholarships.
I suggest that you make of list of schools for whom you'd like to play. You can usually go to that school's website and see a list of players who are on the team. Often you'll recognize players from older age groups that you knew growing up. That's a good way to gage the level of tennis you'll need to play at to go to that school. Try contact their coach and discuss your possibilities of playing for him/her. You could also throw together a video presentation with film from matches and practice sessions to send to coaches. But again, for coaches, the most important factor when recruiting is your rank.
Bond, i hope that helps. Feel free to drop me a line if you have any other questions. Good luck.
Reply:I think your struggle to find an avenue to collegiate sports is similar to most athletes. You can go to www.recruitu.com and get in front of hundreds of tennis coaches. Sometimes a showcase like that can be helpful, but if you have a bad showing, what does that prove? Report It
College online, 4 yr degree / joining the service after??
Hi there,
Which is the best college online?
Why would you recommend it?
Did you personally go through this college?
I have been calling around and researching online colleges. My goal is to get my four yr degree. Many colleges have told me that I can earn it in a two yr period. Is this true?
My goal is to take this degree and then to join the service as an Officer.
With this goal in mind. Which questions should I be asking these potential colleges?
Also, is there any particular online college that you would reccommend to me?
Is there anything in particular that I need to know?
Any advice is very welcome.
Thank you.
College online, 4 yr degree / joining the service after??
Advice... from an old geezer...
I enlisted with a BA in Math. I got it in three years from a state university... so it can be done. I went to classes during the summer too. I graduated from high school before my 17th birthday and wanted a degree by the time I reached 20. I chose to enlist rather than go officer because I didn't know if I wanted to make the commitment.
I've looked at some online schools. Humble opinion, I'm amazed that some of them are allowed to keep their accreditation.
If they say you can get a 4-year degree in 2 years, they don't have a very good curriculum. It shouldn't make any difference whether it's a classroom situation or online, you should expect 1 hour to an hour and a half of class a week for each unit and a minimum of one hour of homework for every hour of class... in addition to research and reports. I was carrying an average of 15 units a quarter during the year and 10 over the summer. I managed a part-time job and lettered in swimming the last year and a half. By the time I got into the service, boot camp was a vacation.
I know a young lady who's in an ROTC program in aeronautical engineering. She's going to have her degree by the time she turns 20 too. Then she's going for jets.
Be VERY careful with so-called "on line" schools. I don't see how a professor can really get a good understanding of what you know without class participation. I remember having to do proofs on the board. How can one possibly get that class interaction online? Personally, I don't trust UPhoenix any farther than I can throw their campus. It's too much hype. Also, they give credit for work experience. That's a mark of a diploma mill.
When selecting a school, remember that this may not be the last degree you'll ever pursue. I graduated from Stanislaus State College. Now it's California State University, Stanislaus. Every unit I earned there is 100% transferable to any other accredited college or university. As a matter of fact, when I got out of the service I went back on the GI bill and got my Masters. A couple of years later I transferred my credits to University of California, Davis and got my Doctorate.
If you're truly interested in the military, I'd go along with one of the previous posters... look into ROTC. You can have the military put you through school. You won't have to worry about tuition. You won't have to worry about officer programs on graduation... you'll already be in. Not having been through ROTC I'm pretty ignorant of it. But I've talked to folks who've been there and they liked it.
The Navy Web site http://www.navy.mil has a list of the schools with NROTC programs. I'd guess the other service sites have their respective lists too.
Reply:The most popular online college is probably the University of Phoenix. It is possible to get a 4 year degree in only 2 years, but it is not easy. You will really have to buckle down.
Even with a degree, you will still have to be accepted into OCS (Officer Candidate School). This means that you would have to join as an enlisted man first. Talk to your recruiter. I know there are some programs out there such as the Army's Green to Gold program that you may not be aware of. Short of that you would have to physically go to a 4 year college and make it through the ROTC program.
Reply:Just Don't go to University of Phoenix, it is a not a reputable school. They are are a publicly traded company that makes pure profit, they are not a non-profit educational institution. There are plenty of schools that are reputable and are expanding into online.
Reply:Have you considered going to a regular 4 year school and joining ROTC?
Reply:You probably have better luck with this in the higher education section.
Anyways what are you wanting to get a degree in? Make sure you school is accredited and not a degree mill.
University of Phoenix is pretty decent in my opinion.
wisdom teeth
Which is the best college online?
Why would you recommend it?
Did you personally go through this college?
I have been calling around and researching online colleges. My goal is to get my four yr degree. Many colleges have told me that I can earn it in a two yr period. Is this true?
My goal is to take this degree and then to join the service as an Officer.
With this goal in mind. Which questions should I be asking these potential colleges?
Also, is there any particular online college that you would reccommend to me?
Is there anything in particular that I need to know?
Any advice is very welcome.
Thank you.
College online, 4 yr degree / joining the service after??
Advice... from an old geezer...
I enlisted with a BA in Math. I got it in three years from a state university... so it can be done. I went to classes during the summer too. I graduated from high school before my 17th birthday and wanted a degree by the time I reached 20. I chose to enlist rather than go officer because I didn't know if I wanted to make the commitment.
I've looked at some online schools. Humble opinion, I'm amazed that some of them are allowed to keep their accreditation.
If they say you can get a 4-year degree in 2 years, they don't have a very good curriculum. It shouldn't make any difference whether it's a classroom situation or online, you should expect 1 hour to an hour and a half of class a week for each unit and a minimum of one hour of homework for every hour of class... in addition to research and reports. I was carrying an average of 15 units a quarter during the year and 10 over the summer. I managed a part-time job and lettered in swimming the last year and a half. By the time I got into the service, boot camp was a vacation.
I know a young lady who's in an ROTC program in aeronautical engineering. She's going to have her degree by the time she turns 20 too. Then she's going for jets.
Be VERY careful with so-called "on line" schools. I don't see how a professor can really get a good understanding of what you know without class participation. I remember having to do proofs on the board. How can one possibly get that class interaction online? Personally, I don't trust UPhoenix any farther than I can throw their campus. It's too much hype. Also, they give credit for work experience. That's a mark of a diploma mill.
When selecting a school, remember that this may not be the last degree you'll ever pursue. I graduated from Stanislaus State College. Now it's California State University, Stanislaus. Every unit I earned there is 100% transferable to any other accredited college or university. As a matter of fact, when I got out of the service I went back on the GI bill and got my Masters. A couple of years later I transferred my credits to University of California, Davis and got my Doctorate.
If you're truly interested in the military, I'd go along with one of the previous posters... look into ROTC. You can have the military put you through school. You won't have to worry about tuition. You won't have to worry about officer programs on graduation... you'll already be in. Not having been through ROTC I'm pretty ignorant of it. But I've talked to folks who've been there and they liked it.
The Navy Web site http://www.navy.mil has a list of the schools with NROTC programs. I'd guess the other service sites have their respective lists too.
Reply:The most popular online college is probably the University of Phoenix. It is possible to get a 4 year degree in only 2 years, but it is not easy. You will really have to buckle down.
Even with a degree, you will still have to be accepted into OCS (Officer Candidate School). This means that you would have to join as an enlisted man first. Talk to your recruiter. I know there are some programs out there such as the Army's Green to Gold program that you may not be aware of. Short of that you would have to physically go to a 4 year college and make it through the ROTC program.
Reply:Just Don't go to University of Phoenix, it is a not a reputable school. They are are a publicly traded company that makes pure profit, they are not a non-profit educational institution. There are plenty of schools that are reputable and are expanding into online.
Reply:Have you considered going to a regular 4 year school and joining ROTC?
Reply:You probably have better luck with this in the higher education section.
Anyways what are you wanting to get a degree in? Make sure you school is accredited and not a degree mill.
University of Phoenix is pretty decent in my opinion.
wisdom teeth
College online, 4 yr degree / joining the service after??
Hi there,
Which is the best college online?
Why would you recommend it?
Did you personally go through this college?
I have been calling around and researching online colleges. My goal is to get my four yr degree. Many colleges have told me that I can earn it in a two yr period. Is this true?
My goal is to take this degree and then to join the service as an Officer.
With this goal in mind. Which questions should I be asking these potential colleges?
Also, is there any particular online college that you would reccommend to me?
Is there anything in particular that I need to know?
I was considering AIU.
I plan to go for business.
Any advice is very welcome.
Thank you.
College online, 4 yr degree / joining the service after??
Be aware that just because you have a degree, you won't automatically be an Officer in the military.
You may want to talk with a Recruiter of the Branch of Service you want to serve. He or she can tell you the requirements for being an Officer candidate, and may have some educational recommendations that would suit you. Many schools also offer Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) that lead to an Officer rank on graduation.
Generally, you can earn a degree on-line in a two-year period with a lot of work. Check with some Colleges and Universities in your state - many of them have on-line degree programs, so you can obtain a degree from a College or University which is more recognizable. Some businesses require a degree, and don't pay attention to where it came from, but others may give more weight to a "traditional" degree for those they want to hire.
You're doing well in asking questions before making a decision. Talk to some school or college counselors, and find options that will work for you. I wish you luck!
Reply:You should speak to a military recruiter now, before you enroll, to make sure that such an online degree will be acceptable to them, and will get you where you want to go in the military. Be careful. Ask first. And then double-check anything the recruiter says, to be sure he knows what he's talking about.
Just one example - say you want Air Force, and you want pilot. An online degree in business will not get you there.
If you must attend school online - if you literally can't set foot on a decent campus - try to go to an online program that is offered by a reputable, brick and mortar university that is "regionally accredited." So rather than AIU, which I'm not really loving, look at:
- Penn State
- U Maryland
- UMass Amherst
- Ball State
- U Denver
- Iowa State
- Central Michigan U
- Oregon State
- As well as your own state's university system. You may be surprised - they may offer online degrees.
And as the other poster said, you'd want to major in something related to what you want to do for the military.
And ideally, if you can get to a campus at all, go on campus to a school with an established ROTC program instead, and do ROTC, and apply for a ROTC scholarship. You'd get your education for ***free***, and you'd enter the military as an officer. And having done your degree on a campus looks better to most civilian employers, should you end up working outside the military later in your life.
Reply:Here's what you need to know:
If you join the service with a basically gundecked business degree, what job will you be performing? How will the college prepare you for a career?
You need to specialize in what you want to do with the military for the best chance to get accepted to the academies.
How come you're not going for an ROTC scholarship?
Reply:degree does not equal military officer - that was back in the "old days" and is over.
There are plenty of enlisted people in the military with a bachelor's degree, not a small number of sergeants with a master's. I can show you one Army unit where almost everyone has a bachelor's, most of the Staff Sergeants have a master's degree and three members could be addressed as "doctor sergeant..."
Don't think you'll be able to walk in with a degree and walk out with a shiny bar - that's not how it works. ROTC, the academies, OCS for exceptional candidates is how it really works.
Which is the best college online?
Why would you recommend it?
Did you personally go through this college?
I have been calling around and researching online colleges. My goal is to get my four yr degree. Many colleges have told me that I can earn it in a two yr period. Is this true?
My goal is to take this degree and then to join the service as an Officer.
With this goal in mind. Which questions should I be asking these potential colleges?
Also, is there any particular online college that you would reccommend to me?
Is there anything in particular that I need to know?
I was considering AIU.
I plan to go for business.
Any advice is very welcome.
Thank you.
College online, 4 yr degree / joining the service after??
Be aware that just because you have a degree, you won't automatically be an Officer in the military.
You may want to talk with a Recruiter of the Branch of Service you want to serve. He or she can tell you the requirements for being an Officer candidate, and may have some educational recommendations that would suit you. Many schools also offer Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) that lead to an Officer rank on graduation.
Generally, you can earn a degree on-line in a two-year period with a lot of work. Check with some Colleges and Universities in your state - many of them have on-line degree programs, so you can obtain a degree from a College or University which is more recognizable. Some businesses require a degree, and don't pay attention to where it came from, but others may give more weight to a "traditional" degree for those they want to hire.
You're doing well in asking questions before making a decision. Talk to some school or college counselors, and find options that will work for you. I wish you luck!
Reply:You should speak to a military recruiter now, before you enroll, to make sure that such an online degree will be acceptable to them, and will get you where you want to go in the military. Be careful. Ask first. And then double-check anything the recruiter says, to be sure he knows what he's talking about.
Just one example - say you want Air Force, and you want pilot. An online degree in business will not get you there.
If you must attend school online - if you literally can't set foot on a decent campus - try to go to an online program that is offered by a reputable, brick and mortar university that is "regionally accredited." So rather than AIU, which I'm not really loving, look at:
- Penn State
- U Maryland
- UMass Amherst
- Ball State
- U Denver
- Iowa State
- Central Michigan U
- Oregon State
- As well as your own state's university system. You may be surprised - they may offer online degrees.
And as the other poster said, you'd want to major in something related to what you want to do for the military.
And ideally, if you can get to a campus at all, go on campus to a school with an established ROTC program instead, and do ROTC, and apply for a ROTC scholarship. You'd get your education for ***free***, and you'd enter the military as an officer. And having done your degree on a campus looks better to most civilian employers, should you end up working outside the military later in your life.
Reply:Here's what you need to know:
If you join the service with a basically gundecked business degree, what job will you be performing? How will the college prepare you for a career?
You need to specialize in what you want to do with the military for the best chance to get accepted to the academies.
How come you're not going for an ROTC scholarship?
Reply:degree does not equal military officer - that was back in the "old days" and is over.
There are plenty of enlisted people in the military with a bachelor's degree, not a small number of sergeants with a master's. I can show you one Army unit where almost everyone has a bachelor's, most of the Staff Sergeants have a master's degree and three members could be addressed as "doctor sergeant..."
Don't think you'll be able to walk in with a degree and walk out with a shiny bar - that's not how it works. ROTC, the academies, OCS for exceptional candidates is how it really works.
Which college ranks better?
This is a short list of colleges for a friend of mine who is persuing colleges. It was based on proximity to her house and budget restraints.
Which are the three best out of these:
1) Iona College
2) Felician College
3) Dowling College
4) Drew University
5) Concordia College
6) William Patterson University
7) Seton Hall University
8) St. Elizabeth University
* There may be a bit of confusion where i might have interchanged 'college' with 'university' or the other way round. please ignore that.
Which college ranks better?
Seton Hall, Iona. And if she's looking at Seton Hall with "budget restraints" she should look again...it's expensive. I wanted to go there but no way could afford it-I believe it's private so there's no in/out of state tuition. She looks to be in the NY/NJ area...why has she not considered Rutgers? If she's an NJ resident it's cheap as hell...if she's a NY resident why not one of the SUNY's? Good luck!
Reply:Well, there's no single ranking that will answer this for your friend. Some of these colleges will excel in certain degree programs or facets of student life, but will be so-so in areas that other of these colleges do well.
Your friend should figure out what s/he is going to major in, and then look for the professional association for that field (for example, journalism majors should look to the AEMJC, architects should for for AIA, psychologists APA, etc.). Then look at the web sites and other materials from that organization to see if there are rankings or other sorts of information (program accreditation, for example) that would distinguish one or the other of those schools.
For non-academic matters, you'll need to look at the colleges' own web sites and do some web searching. I can tell you that Seton Hall and Iona are the biggies in major intercollegiate athletics from the schools you've listed, if that's a point of interest.
Reply:Depends on what she studies.
I havent heard of any colleges above.
From a point of the third person, it would not really matter.
Reply:These schools are often not ranked but I think it's fair to say that we can rank them ourselves based on the profile of the student body (avg GPA/SAT, etc)
Iona College (GPA -- 3.4, SAT -- 1620-1900)
Drew University (GPA -- 3.39, SAT -- 1670-1970)
Seton Hall University (GPA -- 3.15, SAT -- 1540-1850)
Stick with these 3 -- the rest don't really have very high standards at all.
Reply:My personal view is:
Concordia College
Seton Hall
Iona
Which are the three best out of these:
1) Iona College
2) Felician College
3) Dowling College
4) Drew University
5) Concordia College
6) William Patterson University
7) Seton Hall University
8) St. Elizabeth University
* There may be a bit of confusion where i might have interchanged 'college' with 'university' or the other way round. please ignore that.
Which college ranks better?
Seton Hall, Iona. And if she's looking at Seton Hall with "budget restraints" she should look again...it's expensive. I wanted to go there but no way could afford it-I believe it's private so there's no in/out of state tuition. She looks to be in the NY/NJ area...why has she not considered Rutgers? If she's an NJ resident it's cheap as hell...if she's a NY resident why not one of the SUNY's? Good luck!
Reply:Well, there's no single ranking that will answer this for your friend. Some of these colleges will excel in certain degree programs or facets of student life, but will be so-so in areas that other of these colleges do well.
Your friend should figure out what s/he is going to major in, and then look for the professional association for that field (for example, journalism majors should look to the AEMJC, architects should for for AIA, psychologists APA, etc.). Then look at the web sites and other materials from that organization to see if there are rankings or other sorts of information (program accreditation, for example) that would distinguish one or the other of those schools.
For non-academic matters, you'll need to look at the colleges' own web sites and do some web searching. I can tell you that Seton Hall and Iona are the biggies in major intercollegiate athletics from the schools you've listed, if that's a point of interest.
Reply:Depends on what she studies.
I havent heard of any colleges above.
From a point of the third person, it would not really matter.
Reply:These schools are often not ranked but I think it's fair to say that we can rank them ourselves based on the profile of the student body (avg GPA/SAT, etc)
Iona College (GPA -- 3.4, SAT -- 1620-1900)
Drew University (GPA -- 3.39, SAT -- 1670-1970)
Seton Hall University (GPA -- 3.15, SAT -- 1540-1850)
Stick with these 3 -- the rest don't really have very high standards at all.
Reply:My personal view is:
Concordia College
Seton Hall
Iona
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
College first or university?
I am so confused right now.Should I go to american College first or american university?but I think in usa , college and university are almost same...and Which one do u choose..Public college or private college?? Most of people said that I should go to college first because u will get easier in university and its better to go to public college because u will get lots of experiences (big university,lots of people,etc)..is it right??
thanks
College first or university?
DEpends on your funds and what type of college. Community colleges are usually cheaper and easier. Universities are better most of the time and you education is consistent. Plus public Universities are very diverse and I believe give great social experiences with all types of people.
Reply:Depends on your results..
thanks
College first or university?
DEpends on your funds and what type of college. Community colleges are usually cheaper and easier. Universities are better most of the time and you education is consistent. Plus public Universities are very diverse and I believe give great social experiences with all types of people.
Reply:Depends on your results..
What 4 year college did you attend?
I have this project due on the 7th, and in this class we are trying to find out where we want to transfer too. People in the U.S. please because I live there, but I would still like to hear the ones in other Countries as well. I can't interview a close friend or relative. Which still sucks because I will be the first to complete college. If you are interested I really appreciate it if you are willing too, and here are the questions. Has to be Class of 97 till now thanks.
Your name:
1. What college did you attend. When did you attend, and what is your Major/Minor
2. How did you select the collge that you attendend? In retrospect, did you make the right choice for yourself? if yes why? if no why?
3. Describe the college campus atmosphere. Were the teachers great easy hard? What did you like and didn't like about the college campus and why?
4. Did your major prepare you for your current work/job/career? If so how?
5. What do you see as the purpose of a college education?
6. What did you like best about attending college? explain why
7. What did you like least about attending college? explain why
8. Describe your biggest college "success"
9. What do you wish that you had know then that you know now?
10. What advice do you have for anyone beginning their college career.
What 4 year college did you attend?
Lindi
1. Brevard College, 1999-2003, Major – Ecology, Minor – none, but I was one course away from a minor in chemistry
2. A former preacher had gotten a job there. He gave me a copy of the college catalog and I read through it. I fell in love with the courses so I filled out an application and took it to the campus. When I got there I fell in love with the campus. I knew that I would be there that fall. I did make the right decision. It was what I needed. I needed to be at a small college where the professors could get to know me and I could get the one on one attention.
3. Brevard College is located in a small town (Brevard, NC). It is just 3 miles from Pisgah National Forest, approximately 35 to 45 minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway, and 30 to 45 minutes from Asheville and Hendersonville, NC. I loved being in the mtns. of NC. I had been through that part of NC all of my life so it was natural for me to go to a school in the area. It also complimented my major (Ecology). The professors, well, I loved them like they were apart of my family. There were some professors that I liked more than others, which is natural for any student. The ones I didn’t like were due to their teaching style or personality. Being on a small campus had its pros and cons. I liked it because it was a small campus and you got to know a lot of people. I also liked it because the class sizes tended to be small. During my 4 years there I only had 2 large classes. My historical geology class had about 50 people in the lecture and my Old Testament class had about 25 people. Other than that there was no more than 10 to 15 people max in each class. The smallest class I was in had 2 or 3 people in it. The thing I didn’t like was that it was a small campus and if you didn’t like somebody you still may have to see them.
4. Well, I am attending graduate school (Clemson University, Clemson, SC) to earn my MS degree in Wildlife Biology. It has helped me land some jobs that I have had between the time that I graduated and now. Of course, my goal is to eventually work for the US Forest Service or US Fish and Wildlife Services.
5. I think that the purpose of a college education is to provide an opportunity for you to learn more about yourself both academically and socially. In 4 years, you grow up a whole lot. When you leave at the age of 21, 22, or 23 you are not the same person that you were when you started at 17 or 18 years old. For me, a college education helped me learn more about things that I already had an interest in and helped me realize that I am never too old to learn. Most people will say that a college degree doesn’t mean anything because you won’t necessarily be working in that area. I think that in most cases this is true but if you are really interested in your education you can always find that job that relates to your major. You just have to be determined and willing to let your experiences teach you as much as what you learn in the classroom.
6. I liked learning and not having to worry about anything else but my homework, papers, and tests. I enjoyed getting to go into Pisgah for my field courses. I enjoyed meeting people that I normally wouldn’t talk to if weren’t for my classes or clubs and organizations. I also liked the fact that my professors knew my name and genuinely cared about how I was doing personally and academically. My parents, younger brother, and cat moved to another state during my sophomore year. Instead of being 2 hrs. away they ended up being 13 hours away. I was lucky that my grandfather was about 45 minutes to an hr. away.
7. Living on campus had its pros and cons. I was one of the lucky people in that I lived in the dorm that was co-ed (males on one floor, females on a different floor) and had suites (shared the bathroom with up to 3 other people). I was lucky in that I didn’t have to do the community bathroom. The thought disgusted me. I was also lucky that I only had a roommate my freshman year. Ok, so the bad part about dorms. I could hear everything through the walls and it drove me crazy. So, I was going pretty crazy between the sounds of music, fire drills, hall meetings, and activities. Fortunately for me, my major kept me busy enough to where I never participated in any of the hall activities.
8. Graduating and being able to keep in touch with some of the faculty and staff. I worked hard for my degree. I always had to work hard to get a ‘B’ so I was always studying just to do well. The hard part about graduating was that I had to leave. Brevard only has undergraduate degrees so I couldn’t stay for a graduate degree. If there were graduate programs I would’ve stayed a little longer.
9. I wish I had known more about how to get an internship, been required to have an internship every summer or to do some kind of independent research, or a combination of both.
10. I would tell people to get involved with campus clubs and organizations. Balance your academic life and clubs and organizations. If all you do is study, then you will be a lonely person. But if you are too involved in clubs and organizations then you won’t do too well academically. Get to know the professors, especially the ones within your major. Talk to your advisor regularly and have a good relationship with them. Not only should you have a good relationship with your advisor but you should get along with several of the other faculty in the department. Visit them on a regular basis. It doesn’t have to be everyday or even in person (you can send emails). Ask the professors questions – both academic and your future – about courses to take, career choices, graduate school, internships, etc. Remember that they are there to teach you because they want to (even at the larger, research universities) and that the professors who seem to be the most intimidating are some of the best professors to have on your side. Internships and independent studies/research…do it. Have an internship in different areas related to your major in different parts of the country. Getting an internship in various parts of the country can help you learn more about prospective jobs and learn about things that you may not be able to get from the classroom. Depending on what you major in…do independent research (check with the program about this). During your junior year, you’ll need to consider what you want to do after graduation. Do you want to go to grad school or work? Or a combination of both. This would be something to talk with your academic advisor about but definitely think about it…graduate school is very different than being an undergraduate. But I’ll leave it with this.
Reply:Your name:
-Ray
1. What college did you attend. When did you attend, and what is your Major/Minor-
-Dutchess Community College- Liberal Arts-Associates Degree....SUNY New Paltz- International Relations and History
2. How did you select the collge that you attendend? In retrospect, did you make the right choice for yourself? if yes why? if no why?
- I initially went to a school in Huntsville, AL because it was a family tradition. I ended up hating it there. I came back home went to a 2 year school and transfered to a 4 year. No I regret my decision. Had I gone to the military I would be done with my career by now.
3. Describe the college campus atmosphere. Were the teachers great easy hard? What did you like and didn't like about the college campus and why?
-I had wonderful teachers once I got back to NY. Alabama was like a different country and the accents were hard to get used to. New Paltz rocks because it is just located in a college area.
4. Did your major prepare you for your current work/job/career? If so how?
-It will. I want to be an international lawyer.
5. What do you see as the purpose of a college education?
-Prepares you for life responsibility.
6. What did you like best about attending college? explain why
-I love to learn about new things.
7. What did you like least about attending college? explain why
-Sitting through lectures. I loved my online classes!
8. Describe your biggest college "success"
-My 3.39 gpa while working 2 jobs a carrying a full class load.
And when I graduate with a 4.0! (Hopefully!)
9. What do you wish that you had know then that you know now?
-In the beginning. Yes!
10. What advice do you have for anyone beginning their college career.
- If you want it bad enough you can have it. Even if it doesn't come easy. Anything in life worth having is worth fighting for!
Reply:Jesús
San Francisco State, grad. SP07, Civil Engineering
Just always wanted go here. For me it was the right choice.
Big and full of flora. Most of the teachers were very good but almost none of them were easy. It was far from my house and parking sucked.
Very much so, I am now working as an engineer.
In my case it was to prepare me to do my job, but one finds that knowledge ans learning have their own merits.
The classes, the other students, the women, the teachers...there was very little I didn't like. It was fun.
My biggest success was getting out in one piece and it only took forever.
Take the classes in order and don't save all the GE's til the end!
Your making the biggest step towards your future. Don't turn back but don't run either. You could miss a lot if your don't pay attention. For most of us it only happens once and for those, like myself, who do have a second college jaunt--you're only young once. Follow your heart, but lead with your mind.
Reply:I attended a junior college for 6 years!, It was a difficult time in my life.
shark teeth
Your name:
1. What college did you attend. When did you attend, and what is your Major/Minor
2. How did you select the collge that you attendend? In retrospect, did you make the right choice for yourself? if yes why? if no why?
3. Describe the college campus atmosphere. Were the teachers great easy hard? What did you like and didn't like about the college campus and why?
4. Did your major prepare you for your current work/job/career? If so how?
5. What do you see as the purpose of a college education?
6. What did you like best about attending college? explain why
7. What did you like least about attending college? explain why
8. Describe your biggest college "success"
9. What do you wish that you had know then that you know now?
10. What advice do you have for anyone beginning their college career.
What 4 year college did you attend?
Lindi
1. Brevard College, 1999-2003, Major – Ecology, Minor – none, but I was one course away from a minor in chemistry
2. A former preacher had gotten a job there. He gave me a copy of the college catalog and I read through it. I fell in love with the courses so I filled out an application and took it to the campus. When I got there I fell in love with the campus. I knew that I would be there that fall. I did make the right decision. It was what I needed. I needed to be at a small college where the professors could get to know me and I could get the one on one attention.
3. Brevard College is located in a small town (Brevard, NC). It is just 3 miles from Pisgah National Forest, approximately 35 to 45 minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway, and 30 to 45 minutes from Asheville and Hendersonville, NC. I loved being in the mtns. of NC. I had been through that part of NC all of my life so it was natural for me to go to a school in the area. It also complimented my major (Ecology). The professors, well, I loved them like they were apart of my family. There were some professors that I liked more than others, which is natural for any student. The ones I didn’t like were due to their teaching style or personality. Being on a small campus had its pros and cons. I liked it because it was a small campus and you got to know a lot of people. I also liked it because the class sizes tended to be small. During my 4 years there I only had 2 large classes. My historical geology class had about 50 people in the lecture and my Old Testament class had about 25 people. Other than that there was no more than 10 to 15 people max in each class. The smallest class I was in had 2 or 3 people in it. The thing I didn’t like was that it was a small campus and if you didn’t like somebody you still may have to see them.
4. Well, I am attending graduate school (Clemson University, Clemson, SC) to earn my MS degree in Wildlife Biology. It has helped me land some jobs that I have had between the time that I graduated and now. Of course, my goal is to eventually work for the US Forest Service or US Fish and Wildlife Services.
5. I think that the purpose of a college education is to provide an opportunity for you to learn more about yourself both academically and socially. In 4 years, you grow up a whole lot. When you leave at the age of 21, 22, or 23 you are not the same person that you were when you started at 17 or 18 years old. For me, a college education helped me learn more about things that I already had an interest in and helped me realize that I am never too old to learn. Most people will say that a college degree doesn’t mean anything because you won’t necessarily be working in that area. I think that in most cases this is true but if you are really interested in your education you can always find that job that relates to your major. You just have to be determined and willing to let your experiences teach you as much as what you learn in the classroom.
6. I liked learning and not having to worry about anything else but my homework, papers, and tests. I enjoyed getting to go into Pisgah for my field courses. I enjoyed meeting people that I normally wouldn’t talk to if weren’t for my classes or clubs and organizations. I also liked the fact that my professors knew my name and genuinely cared about how I was doing personally and academically. My parents, younger brother, and cat moved to another state during my sophomore year. Instead of being 2 hrs. away they ended up being 13 hours away. I was lucky that my grandfather was about 45 minutes to an hr. away.
7. Living on campus had its pros and cons. I was one of the lucky people in that I lived in the dorm that was co-ed (males on one floor, females on a different floor) and had suites (shared the bathroom with up to 3 other people). I was lucky in that I didn’t have to do the community bathroom. The thought disgusted me. I was also lucky that I only had a roommate my freshman year. Ok, so the bad part about dorms. I could hear everything through the walls and it drove me crazy. So, I was going pretty crazy between the sounds of music, fire drills, hall meetings, and activities. Fortunately for me, my major kept me busy enough to where I never participated in any of the hall activities.
8. Graduating and being able to keep in touch with some of the faculty and staff. I worked hard for my degree. I always had to work hard to get a ‘B’ so I was always studying just to do well. The hard part about graduating was that I had to leave. Brevard only has undergraduate degrees so I couldn’t stay for a graduate degree. If there were graduate programs I would’ve stayed a little longer.
9. I wish I had known more about how to get an internship, been required to have an internship every summer or to do some kind of independent research, or a combination of both.
10. I would tell people to get involved with campus clubs and organizations. Balance your academic life and clubs and organizations. If all you do is study, then you will be a lonely person. But if you are too involved in clubs and organizations then you won’t do too well academically. Get to know the professors, especially the ones within your major. Talk to your advisor regularly and have a good relationship with them. Not only should you have a good relationship with your advisor but you should get along with several of the other faculty in the department. Visit them on a regular basis. It doesn’t have to be everyday or even in person (you can send emails). Ask the professors questions – both academic and your future – about courses to take, career choices, graduate school, internships, etc. Remember that they are there to teach you because they want to (even at the larger, research universities) and that the professors who seem to be the most intimidating are some of the best professors to have on your side. Internships and independent studies/research…do it. Have an internship in different areas related to your major in different parts of the country. Getting an internship in various parts of the country can help you learn more about prospective jobs and learn about things that you may not be able to get from the classroom. Depending on what you major in…do independent research (check with the program about this). During your junior year, you’ll need to consider what you want to do after graduation. Do you want to go to grad school or work? Or a combination of both. This would be something to talk with your academic advisor about but definitely think about it…graduate school is very different than being an undergraduate. But I’ll leave it with this.
Reply:Your name:
-Ray
1. What college did you attend. When did you attend, and what is your Major/Minor-
-Dutchess Community College- Liberal Arts-Associates Degree....SUNY New Paltz- International Relations and History
2. How did you select the collge that you attendend? In retrospect, did you make the right choice for yourself? if yes why? if no why?
- I initially went to a school in Huntsville, AL because it was a family tradition. I ended up hating it there. I came back home went to a 2 year school and transfered to a 4 year. No I regret my decision. Had I gone to the military I would be done with my career by now.
3. Describe the college campus atmosphere. Were the teachers great easy hard? What did you like and didn't like about the college campus and why?
-I had wonderful teachers once I got back to NY. Alabama was like a different country and the accents were hard to get used to. New Paltz rocks because it is just located in a college area.
4. Did your major prepare you for your current work/job/career? If so how?
-It will. I want to be an international lawyer.
5. What do you see as the purpose of a college education?
-Prepares you for life responsibility.
6. What did you like best about attending college? explain why
-I love to learn about new things.
7. What did you like least about attending college? explain why
-Sitting through lectures. I loved my online classes!
8. Describe your biggest college "success"
-My 3.39 gpa while working 2 jobs a carrying a full class load.
And when I graduate with a 4.0! (Hopefully!)
9. What do you wish that you had know then that you know now?
-In the beginning. Yes!
10. What advice do you have for anyone beginning their college career.
- If you want it bad enough you can have it. Even if it doesn't come easy. Anything in life worth having is worth fighting for!
Reply:Jesús
San Francisco State, grad. SP07, Civil Engineering
Just always wanted go here. For me it was the right choice.
Big and full of flora. Most of the teachers were very good but almost none of them were easy. It was far from my house and parking sucked.
Very much so, I am now working as an engineer.
In my case it was to prepare me to do my job, but one finds that knowledge ans learning have their own merits.
The classes, the other students, the women, the teachers...there was very little I didn't like. It was fun.
My biggest success was getting out in one piece and it only took forever.
Take the classes in order and don't save all the GE's til the end!
Your making the biggest step towards your future. Don't turn back but don't run either. You could miss a lot if your don't pay attention. For most of us it only happens once and for those, like myself, who do have a second college jaunt--you're only young once. Follow your heart, but lead with your mind.
Reply:I attended a junior college for 6 years!, It was a difficult time in my life.
shark teeth
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