Dr. Jill Biden once said, "Community colleges are certainly one of America's best-kept secrets." I have to admit, at first I was a skeptic in terms of community college. I normally would wince at the seemingly "worse" college option. Now, being older and wiser, I know that community college could be just as good as any other school.
Of course, other schools would have better classes on some focuses compared to community college, but in all honesty, community college had some of the best professors I've ever come by.
In community college, you can be a big fish in a small-er pond. Okay, yes - at some community colleges, your classmates can be cringe-worthy. But that just makes it easier to get to the top of your class. These colleges also have professors and staff who, in my experience, are more willing to help you succeed. There's so much for the taking in community college. If your classmates don't seize the great opportunities provided by the school, that only means that you should!
The cost difference between traditional and community college is astronomic. I mean, I have a $25,000 loan for a school that wasn't honestly as good as the $8,900-a-semester community college in my area. Having hands-on training and getting your associates degree means you are already a more valuable worker and contributor to society.
It's just a stepping stone, but imagine the possibilities that can follow.
When you're a huge success someday and you tell someone you went to community college, I'm sure they'll be impressed.
