| A degree from a university means many thing to | | | | You will find students of different races, religions, |
| many different people. Only you can define the | | | | cultures, and nations on the university level-far more |
| importance of a degree such as this to you and only | | | | than will typically be seen in a community college |
| you can determine whether or not now is the time for | | | | unless you are attending community college in a very |
| you to pursue a university degree. | | | | culturally diverse city such as New York. |
| If you are unsure about how advantageous a | | | | Culture. This is something that is often lacking on the |
| university degree could be to your life let's look at | | | | community college level, as they are largely commuter |
| some of the advantages to a university education in | | | | campuses. You will not see quite the opportunity to |
| relationship to a community college education. | | | | experience art, music, the theater, and other wonderful |
| Money. The first obvious advantage of a university | | | | experiences that universities pride themselves in |
| education would be in future earning potential. A | | | | offering to their students. |
| four-year degree trumps a two-year degree almost | | | | There is nothing quite like the cultural offerings of most |
| every time. | | | | large universities and if you get the opportunity I hope |
| There would have to be exceptional circumstances | | | | you will take the time to stop and experience some of |
| for someone with a two-year degree to earn more | | | | the wonderful things that being in a university |
| over the course of a lifetime than someone with a | | | | community present you with an opportunity to |
| four-year degree in the same exact field. | | | | experience. |
| While a degree does not guarantee employability, it | | | | Research opportunities. On a university level you will |
| does improve the odds as well as the income potential | | | | have the opportunity to participate in research projects |
| that is associated with the field you are entering into. If | | | | with certain professors if your prove yourself worthy |
| you have a two-year degree the decision to continue | | | | and express an interest. This is something that isn't as |
| your educational pursuits can be a tough one but it is | | | | likely on the community college level as most |
| well worth the effort in the end. | | | | professors in a community college are dedicated to |
| Housing. This is another distinct advantage that | | | | teaching rather than research. You will find that the |
| universities offer over community colleges. In fact, | | | | experience of working on a large-scale research |
| many universities are now offering housing | | | | project is unlike anything you are likely to experience |
| opportunities to students with families in addition to | | | | again if you ever get the chance. |
| those students who have no families. | | | | Confidence. There is nothing quite like a college degree |
| Colleges and universities are offering all kinds of value | | | | from a university to help you become a more |
| when it comes to housing and meal plans. A great deal | | | | confident person both personally and professionally. |
| of the college experience is missed when you do not | | | | This is something that really can't be achieved on the |
| live on campus. For this particular reason students | | | | community college level but can only be experienced |
| wishing to enjoy the experience that dorm life provides | | | | by getting a degree from a university. |
| often consider universities over community colleges. | | | | If you lack confidence when dealing with others or in |
| Diversity. This is another key component that is often | | | | your career, I hope that you will find that your university |
| missing at the community college level. International | | | | education is just the thing to help you feel more |
| students find no real price breaks between universities | | | | confidence on all levels of your life. |
| and community colleges so they tend to opt for the | | | | These are just a small sampling of the many benefits |
| housing and cultural atmosphere that universities | | | | of attending a university over a community college |
| present rather than going with the limiting educational, | | | | education. I hope you will carefully consider these when |
| residential, and cultural experience offered by many | | | | making your decision about which is best for your |
| community colleges. | | | | personal education needs. |