DeltaPeach

When I was a senior in High School I was faced with the tough decision of choosing where I wanted to continue my education. I applied to at least 5 schools both public, private, and yes even the local community college. I completed 50 hours of tutoring for my school district in exchange for two free years at my community college. I knew that attending the community college was the most economically sound decision but I was still embarrassed about it. I hated talking about it with my friends who were going to big Universities. I hated seeing all the dorm decorations at Target and Walmart. As I am getting ready to prepare my transfer application I have realized I have nothing to be embarrassed about. My time at community college has been great. Here are the number reasons why you shouldn’t be embarrassed about going to your local CC. 

   

Money, Money, Money, Moneeey.

More than likely you will be SO much better of student debt wise if you go to a community college. I live in Missouri and attending one of the major universities here is insanely expensive, even with instate tuition. For an example, if I had started my freshman year at Mizzou I would already have over 40,000 dollars in student debt. Are you kidding me? I don’t even have 10,000 in my savings account. I didn’t have a 4.0 grade point average and I’m not a star athlete so there is no way I was getting a scholarship. Would you like to know how much I owe in student debts right now? Nothing. In a few months, I’ll have an associates degree for the costs of books.  Just think about that.

You can start over if you need to

Were you the definition of the word slacker in high school? Did you not get accepted to any four year schools? Did the ACT or SAT kick your but? Guess what, it doesn’t matter. If you’re a legal citizen and breathing you WILL get into a community college. Take your two years at community college to reinvent yourself at a student.

You don’t HAVE to know what you want to do

I have known what I want to major in for the past few years but that does not mean everyone else does. Frankly, you should not be expected to plan out the rest of your life at 18. Community college is great for those who have no idea what they want to major in. You can have an extra two years to figure it out while you earn your associates degree. You don’t have to worry about being behind after changing your major.

Your schedule will be amazing

I absolutely love my schedule. I only attend school on Tuesday and Thursday. That means I can work Monday, Wednesday, and Friday without any stress. Community colleges have to keep their classes running all day because of returning learners, parents, and people who work. That means you can take a class at eight in the morning or eight at night.