Community College

For most high school seniors one of the most important decisions to make is choosing a college or university that could direct them on the right path toward their career goals. Most people say that going to a big, well-known university is the best way toward success, but are they really? There are actually other options that can lead a graduating senior toward success such as community college. Not only is community college more affordable and close to home, but it can also offer the same opportunities as that a well known university. An example would be Lorain County Community College, offering four-year degrees and having more than a handful of other associate degrees for first-time students. LCCC, for example is a good place to begin college because of its central location, its small classes, and academic reputation.
Like most things location is key. When choosing a college it is important to keep in mind just how far away you want to be from home. The closer you are the more time and money you can save; in contrast to going to a bigger university, where you might encounter inconveniences such as heavy traffic and higher gas consumage. By going to a community college you avoid going through the excess amount of trouble …show more content…
For example, if you are having trouble studying for an upcoming exam and are too shy to ask someone to help you study you most likely go into panic and hope for the best. However, if you are in a class where you know at least someone that understands the material it is much easier to ask for help. Community college offer this opportunity to be able to be around people you know and feel comfortable. Big universities consist of classes that range from 30+ students in a class, whereas in a community college like LCCC, the classes can range from 15-20 student. You feel comfortable with your surroundings and those in