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mm_mary, that was mean. I never read a slam into that and I went to CC for more than 2 years myself. The fact is that you have no idea what some people go thru and I have only the utmost respect for those who keep on keeping on when times are tough.
It was meant to be harsh, since I have read other posts using several nasty and unfriendly jabs of this nature to insult people who chose to go this route on their way to further education.
I happen to teach at a community college and advise people who are looking at 2nd careers after being forced out of jobs due to downsizing, single parent families without government subsidies, abusive family situations - I know FULL WELL what people are dealing with and how they struggle to put their lives back on track.
Thats not how it works at my CC. A full load is 12 units (full time) during the semester and 3 units (full time) for summer or winter intersession. You need at least 60 units to transfer. That means you need at least 15 year per semester. I would have graduated in 2 years but I decided to take 30 extra units for an AA degree. Worth it though, since I got a full time job in the field before I graduated.
At our college, 16 credits is full time (12 credits suffices for financial aid - go figure). Summer semester - 9 credits.
If you are taking courses at a community college with the intent of transferring to a four year institution, forget about an AA degree.
You should only be taking courses that are directly transferable and fulfill a requirement at the university you plan to attend.
Many courses required for an AA degree in a specific subject only satisfy a requirement for that AA degree and are not transferable.
I think you mean the AAS - Associate of Applied Science degree - and even then, it depends ultimately on what courses the senior institution will accept for the degree a transfer student seeks.
"You should only be taking courses that are directly transferable and fulfill a requirement at the university you plan to attend." Absolutely true!
With all due respect, if this is an underhanded slam of people who choose to attend community college prior to applying to, or attending, a senior institution, it is in poor taste. If, by chance, you truly are unable to write or express yourself, I would suggest you take advantage of the many developmental courses available to enhance your efforts to be successful in your studies. Many good wishes to you, if this be the case.
Now, that was RUDE! How dare you? I know my english isn't very good but it is after all my secound language. I didn't speak any english at all as a kid so give me a break.
I attend Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria, VA.
It is great to hear that 3 yrs at a CC wont make me odd. I just felt a little discouraged b/c seeing most of my fellow comm college buddies already at 4-yr institutions and me 1 yr away. But thanks for helping me feel better.
You are wellcome, I think it is really cool what you are doing. You are a hard worker and will go long ways. Good luck to you
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