Tuesday, April 7, 2009

College for the underdogs

I support the idea of a two year college because of the many option it gives students everywhere. A two year college like Austin Community College gave Austin lots of benefits and opportunities ever since it opened. Austin Community College gave hope to the low performing student and also those that want to redeem themselves. After students finally realizing how important their future is, can still grasp it through a 2 year college like ACC. The low tuition also gave those of the less fortunate a window of opportunity to continue their education. University across the state have tuition about 3 times the tuition of ACC, which causes education to be quite expensive. Students can bump off classes that can transfer over to their choice of a university/college thus less money spending as a result. Even students from UT of Austin have chose to enroll in class during summer due to its low tuition fee. The small class size that the community college provide makes it easier for the student to understand the material better. The student is freely to ask questions and request help from the teacher more frequent due to the smaller size room. Classes in ACC could help ease students into the university world as they introduce the student on how to adapt better study habits and lifestyle. Although gaining a degree from a 2 year college isn't worth bragging, it's still better than nothing. It'll allow them to become one more level more successful. The gap between a high school diploma or GED versus an assosciate degree is still fairly large. You have to make the most of your life. So why quit now?

1 comment:

  1. After reading this article, I strictly agree with everything they say about a Community College. I support people who choose to take community college classes before attending a University with larger classes.I do believe it helps others less fortunate to attend a college instead of a University considering the prices between the two. If you aren't to fortunate to have money or college paid for, going to a Community College would be best. I'm glad I decided to take classes at ACC, otherwise I don't think that I'd be in school if it wasn't for it. You get education with less people so the matterials tought in that class would be easier to understand. I guess you would say you get the full attension of your professor.I believe the choice of going to community college for two years or so benefits almost anyone who chooses to take that route. I completly agree with all of the points stated above, because I see it as what I'm trying to do.

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