Students need to consider many factors when deciding whether to attend a university or a junior college. Most students do not know whether to go to a junior college or a university and many tend to struggle with the decision. If an individual wants to branch out and live without the guidance of parents or family, then one should choose a university. Compared to a junior college, universities offer more beneficial opportunities that drive students to excel later in life, including more academic options, a more diverse student body, and more extracurricular activities to choose from.
In comparison to junior colleges, universities tend to have a greater range of academic options for students to choose from. Junior …show more content…
Junior colleges are not known for their extracurricular activities simply because most do not offer a tremendous amount of programs for students to become involved in. According to an Education Corner article, “Community Colleges vs. University 's,” “Most community colleges don’t invest as much in campus facilities, athletic programs, and student clubs/organizations […] many students feel the need to have ‘the college experience,’ which includes living in student dorms and participating in campus life.” Unlike junior colleges, many universities offer extra curricular activities such as sports, clubs, and Greek life. According to an EnlightenMe article, “What are the Advantages of a Large University,” “A large enrollment also means a bigger community, which creates more opportunities and a dizzying array of activities. Students at large universities can choose to participate in a wide range of extracurricular activities and academic organizations. This means that large universities, though they have more students, are often able to create sub-communities that make.” Since freshmen attending a university will most likely live on campus, the possibility of conquering the so called college experience will likely