Community College Reflection

This article provides an insightful view into the perceived and real status of community colleges in relation to their university counterparts. Once thought of as a place merely for underachievers to attend for workforce training, Trowbridge points out these institutions now have more to offer. They provide an affordable opportunity for students to complete the same courses that are available at the university for a fraction of the cost. Noting the financial savings in comparison to the traditional university, along with the overall quality of instruction, local community colleges have become a viable alternative for those seeking a college education without the incurring unnecessary amounts of debt.

When I thought about my future and where I 'll be going, I thought I would be attending a university like all of my friends in high-school. I never thought I would be attending a community college. I really hated the idea of community college. I thought it was for people who had low ACT score or people who didn 't really try as hard as others in school. I always tried hard in school even when things got hard I still tried my best. I never thought it would be for me until I saw the benefits of attending a community college. I attend a two year college because I felt like I had a better opportunity to talk to my professor , also to better myself improving my knowledge by stepping out of my comfort zone.

This allowed me to take classes I wouldn’t have been able to take had I stayed in one place. Going to so many different schools has been challenging; however, I’ve learned many valuable skills. For example, during my junior year, I moved to a new state during the second quarter. This was particularly difficult for me because I had been living in California at the time, and Vermont was not only different in scenery, but also in culture. I had to adapt to the New England way of life, maintain my grades, and get accustomed to a completely different body of people. I’ve learned to make friends wherever I go and keep a level head. Flexibility is one of my greatest

Community college is a great institution for students to start their educational journey. Especially when they do not have the funds or lack some of the prerequisite that a university would require. Community college was created to serve the community, traditional and non-traditional students with the best higher education and lifetime learning opportunities. The faculty and staff members at a community college is there to provide leadership in education while going above and beyond to recognize the needs of the students and the community by providing excellent educational programs and support services that are available to all who have the opportunity to take advantage of them. “Student services now include recruitment and retention, counseling, student activities, student health, financial aid, academic support, career centers, transfer centers, and supplemental services such as transportation, child care, and services tailored for specific populations of students” (Cohen, Brawer, & Krisker, 2014, pg. 209). My philosophy in fulfilling the role and mission of the community college, is to establish the mission, vision, goals and values to guide all students on their journey to strive to become successful both in school and in today’s economy.

“The Debate Over Free Community College” is an article published in The Atlantic by Emily Deruy on July 27,2015. Which discusses the Tennessee Promise program and the Oregon program which offers the first two years of community college at no cost for it’s students if the requirements are met for each program. It also brings up different perspectives on the outlook of the overall program and things it would affect in either a positive or negative way. Also including some statistical and demographical information on the state of Tennessee and Oregon.

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is Ohio’s oldest and largest public community college. For more than 50 years, Tri-C has provided high quality, affordable education and rewarding employment opportunities for more than 800,000 members of the Northeast Ohio community.

My transfer process from the dreary and jaded feeling halls of my High-School to Isothermal Community College was drastic. Rutherford - Spindale Central High made me feel trapped and like none of my choices mattered in the slightest bit. When I finally graduated I knew my life would change and it has quite a bit. I make my own decisions and I am responsible for important things, such as my education and grades. I am thankful for the freedom that my college life gives me as well as the responsibility.

Attending a community college usually makes people cringe. It is not the first pick of an average high school student. Community colleges are hardly ever advertised however, the traditional four-year schools are. Throughout all four years of high school the word university is drilled into student brains so exploring the idea of attending a community college does not stand a chance. The football and basketball teams, the sororities and fraternities, to having the bragging rights for attending a well-known university is what students imagine when going to college. Even though students transfer from community colleges into four-year schools, the idea of attending community college is perceived to be the easy way out or a lack of effort. In the

I am applying to this opportunity because this it gives me a chance to succeed in life. Being able to go to this college it would give me a better chance to get a better job then going to a community college. I am choosing this college because I get to move far away from here. I also like this college because I will never have to have difficulties getting to school because of the snow, it will always be hot. In the matter of minutes I could walk to the beach and have fun. I've always dreamed of moving far away getting a fresh start and meeting new people.

Imagine growing up in a turbulent environment for 17 long years, with no one to understand you and with the thought of not fitting in with others around you. Growing up I never went anywhere and never had many friends. Often, I always thought I was missing something in my life until I toured South Alabama. It opened eyes up to serenity; which I had never been exposed to. After visiting the school, a love for it grew strong in my heart and I, eventually did further research on it and learned that it had a lot to offer; on both an educational level and a socializing level. A lot of information was gained from the research. The three main reasons that caused me to really and truly want to attend are because of diversity, distance, and college

Over the last two years at the Howard Community College, I have spent truly unforgettable moments with friends and teachers at this amazing community. Initially, I came to Howard Community College to prepare myself for the 4-year university because I was not fully ready for university level academics as I am an international student from Mongolia. Specifically, English was not my strongest subject, therefore, I had to go through the step of community college in order to be ready for 4-year university. Now, I strongly believe that these two years have prepared me both academically and personally for the next chapter of my life. Furthermore, the past years have opened my eyes to a broader spectrum as I am constantly engaging with such diverse

I think if colleges lower their requirements, standards and prices I believe that a lot more percentage of students and families would be in college right now. I don’t understand why it cost so much just to get a piece of paper with your name on it after 6 years. I believe everyone deserves a chance to go to college, some students can’t because they can’t afford it, and so they start working right after high school. I’m happy they made a community college, a cheaper college for adults and students to get their basics done. But, I fell more labeled going to community college. Why is it that we go to community colleges but universities teach the same thing, and you’re both studying for a degree? A quote by Connor McGregor, “There’s no talent

According to the report made on hechingerreport.org in May 2015, only 39 percent of community college students obtain there degree within six years of entering community college. This is appalling. This means that 60 percent of students will not finish in six years a degree that is meant to take two years. Although college is difficult, I will be successful by seeking advice from experts and by developing some effective strategies.

This week has started off well. I was able to attend a college fair with the students and not only support the students in locating and speaking to colleges that they were interested in, but I was also able to network with many college admissions counselors and gather information that I can take back to other students that were unable to attend the college fair. I think that opportunities like this are important for our students because many of them are from low-income backgrounds and being out in Hawaii, think that going to a college on the mainland is out of reach. However, many of the students that attended the college fair went away feeling like there were many options for funding and that it was not out of reach for them. This type of

Thankfully, I have had a successful semester this Fall. Although my first semester in college started off shaky and caused me to have my fair share of doubts about City College, I am proud to say I finished this semester strongly with a 3.8 GPA. City College has started to grow on me and I have luckily got used to my hour and a half train ride to school from Brooklyn. One of the things that have made me start enjoying college more was the Intervarsity chapter at City College. It would be an understatement for me to say that this club has had a great impact in my life for the few months I have been a member. I have also joined the SSSP Fusion club which is a small club that focuses on community engagement. Although I joined the club late in