Community College Myths/Tips and Advice

What is College/ Community College really like??
In this advice video I share with you my top tips and advice to succeed in Community college or a student in college elsewhere. I also clarify the most common myths/misconceptions about community college. As a transfer student I know the hardships we face compared to a traditional student.
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[@cmscms123456]

Important to know. University first year dropout rate is 50% YES 50%. They would like to hide that fact, but its true, look it up yourself. BTW, your debt doesn't go away, just because you dropped out. California Universities cost about $12-15,000 per year, plus other costs, fees, then add living expenses, plan on close to $50,000 per year (housing, food etc) Community College is nearly FREE if you do it right. BOOM, you're already smarter than the 4 year university student by SAVING $100,000 in your first 2 years of schooling. 1. If you're fresh out of high school... Think about taking 2 summer classes at community college. You're not a kid anymore, 'summertime off' is OVER.. DEAL WITH IT. By taking two summer classes right after your Senior year graduation, you lighten your load for you first fall semester at College. Its simple logic. (and do that every summer, then pickup a part time job too) 2. Make sure you're taking TRANSFER CLASSES, if you intend to transfer to a 4 year college.... AND.. Not all TRANSFER CLASSES are accepted to BOTH UC and CS schools... DOUBLE CHECK YOUR CLASSES. 3. PART TIME STUDENT SUCCESS. I was working full time and going to night school. I took 2 evening/night school classes per semester, YEAR-ROUND, for 3 years and I got my AA/AS degree, and three Career Certificates, in Elect/Mech Design Drafting and CAD. My pay when I started school was $8.50 to $9.00 per hour. 3 years of Community College, 1/2 time evenings, I got my degree, after 2 years more working my new job skills, my pay rose to $22. per hour... I more than DOUBLED MY PAY with a Community College degree. YOU can do it too. 4. Planning to transfer to a 4 year? 4 year universities have a 50% dropout rate the first year. The second year, nearly 40% of the remainder dropout. UCI, UCLA, UC Berkley LOVE Community college graduates.. They have a lot of empty seats, after shedding their first two year failures. So, work hard, get good grades, and make sure to take ALL TRANSFER UNITS. You have already proved you're smarter than the average at UCLA, by entering as a Jr, with NO SCHOOL DEBT. cha-ching - you just saved $100,000 over your peers at UCLA... OH, and BTW, your final degree at UCLA, will look just like theirs... Or UCI, or UC Berkley

[@zaylanseals3212]

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[@cmscms123456]

@@zaylanseals3212 My advice was pretty clear above

[@christopherdelcastillo0077]

Not to mention, you pay $0 (as in tution) if you're in community college student in California, it's a program called "College Promise". And I get a free bus pass offered by them which is sooooo cool. However, you need to complete some requirements in order to join. (I am currently a community college student)

[@wangxu2155]

@@cmscms123456 If I go to a Community College in Florida and want to transfer to a UC? Would that be possible?

[@cmscms123456]

@@wangxu2155 I would think yes.. but take all transfer units there in Florida and maintain a 3.5 gpa is you can. To be sure check with your community college counselor... 4 year colleges love and need community college grads, as they lose a lot of students in their first two years.

[@johnnycincocero]

I went to community college. Now I have a 100k plus salary.

[@cmyanek7212]

What did you go for?

[@britneygrant9773]

What did you go for ?

[@Ashley-bs4df]

what did you do?

[@zzbb14]

ARE YOU GONNA ANSWER?? ^^^^

[@juniorshade4021]

He could be lying for comments

[@swaggerlevel90001]

I don't think community college students should be looked down upon. Not everyone has the money and high grades for University and some people are just more comfortable with CC. IM going to a CC his summer and I'm so excited.

[@NereStyle]

Good luck!

[@hanguyenhoangminhmarie904]

So where are you now?

[@miloramos7646]

Have a 4.05 GPA here and going to CC. It's about saving money man.

[@prince_sach50]

true

[@adanibarra1453]

Loans?

[@sono8880]

@@adanibarra1453 loans are just a trap fuck that

[@Diamond-xl1vs]

Adan Ibarra you’re still gonna have to pay it back

[@grxviile6139]

@@adanibarra1453 student loans + interest = lifetime spent paying off college debt.

[@brianamarshall6589]

I believe community college is harder than high school but easier than University. If you really think about that though, that means a community college grad is just as prepared, if not a little more prepared, for university than a person who just went from high school to a university. If having a 3.8 gpa from high school got you into a university than someone with a 3.8 gpa from a community college is just as capable as you. People don't think about that. Not everybody at a community college is stupid some people just had other things in their life going on during high school and weren't focused.

[@NereStyle]

Briana Marshall totally agree!

[@Ye-nt4fv]

Thank this was my situation

[@joinks8309]

thank you! literally my situation! i did get accepted to some universities, the problem is, is that i’m still at the bottom level of building myself back up which is why i’m going to CC.

[@baz9819]

Everyone in my small high school group are going to big universities in all over the US but not me ): yes the reason why I'm going to a cc because 1 I don't want to pay $$$ and I don't have the grades. English is my 2nd language and I feel like if I go to a university I'm gonna fail my classes just because I NEED HELP!! Like I get freaked out when I don't have someone to talk to and help me when I have troubles.

[@NereStyle]

You will do just fine! Make sure to ask for help when you need and stay motivated :)

[@Amishfish]

Did you graduate cc yet ?

[@abensaltidor5811]

Baz 98 me as well😭😭

[@Alejandro-vn2si]

Don't worry, I am in the same situation

[@lance8398]

How did you do?

[@JoseMorales-vv5fx]

Im going to cc for two years then Im transferring to a university. I am going to major in software engineering! I start this fall lol

[@NereStyle]

Good Luck! :)

[@xyuki_jp]

Jose Morales how’s it going bro? R your credits good?

[@lgsushil2493]

why u dont drct go to uni . share some reason behind it

[@joeyvaldez835]

@@lgsushil2493 im probably going to do the same for two reasons 1. Finance. While my peers are going on snapchat drinking and smiling,im going to be smiling when i only need to pay 20,000 after college. 2. Colleges are very liberal and it will be a lot of strees trying not to trigger anyone by breathing

[@Ohsoazii]

@@lgsushil2493 for starters is expensive asl !

[@NFSMAN50]

CC is what you make of it tbh. Sometimes the stereotypes are real, some of the Losers who didn't try in high school go there, but they tend to be the ones that drop out and don't make use of college. Most of the time the students either can't afford to go to a university after high school or don't know what they want to do after high school. Community colleges are now the norm and better to go, you save money then after 2-3 years, you can transfer to a university for the next 2-3 years depending on your credits. I wish people would stop making community college look bad because of a few bad people who didnt take it seriously

[@hannahjoycheng]

Loved this! I'm thinking about going to community college

[@NereStyle]

It's a great option

[@eugene680]

You're right about the college life. If there's a community college and a university in the same city, the students from both schools are going to be hitting the same bars, pubs and restaurants.

[@eugene680]

From where I live, there's an express transit bus that makes it's first stop near a community college and it's terminal stop at the university and of course same way back. During the trip, the bus will stop/pass by a district with all sorts of bars, pubs, and restaurants. So take a wild guess what are the chances students from both schools will party in the same district?

[@fsfsfsfaffs141]

NereStyle101 Can ANYONE get into community college, I have the grades but can anyone that has had a rough school life get In with no problems?

[@Julianicholasduprey]

Fsfsfs Faffs yes at least at mine

[@tinystorm2076]

I'm a high school junior and I actually have a pretty high gpa right now, but Im leaning towards community college because I want to save money for medical school and such. I want to try to avoid taking on crippling student loans.

[@NereStyle]

That is a very smart choice :) Stay focused on your path!

[@carlislegamer]

I agree with the studying part. When I graduated high school, I wasn't the best when it came to studying. It showed in my grades especially when I got to college. It got to the point where my GPA wasn't high enough for me to return to college the next year. So I decided to take some time off to figure out what I want to do with my life. I am now going back to school and going to a community college. I am studying art and photography.

[@NereStyle]

That's awesome that you're going back with a different mindset. Good luck! :)

[@louisacaylen-bedoya7900]

im a senior in high school & it was really difficult for me all four years because of family problems & similar things so my gpa ended up being really low to get into a four year college and also the money too. however, im still nervous about going to a cc & i really needed this. thank you !

[@NereStyle]

CC will be a great fresh start for you. Just remember, get in and out! :)

[@louisacaylen-bedoya7900]

NereStyle101 thank you very much !

[@haleyp123]

I just finished my junior year of High School a few days ago and I'm kind of freaking out about being a senior once summer is over 😂 I'm 17 and High School has flown by like crazy. When I finish High school, I plan on going to a local community college for 2 years and then transferring to a university junior year of college. I'm sooo nervous about it. Since my Freshman year, I've kind of always dreaded graduating because I'm so scared of independence and growing up so hopefully community college helps a little bit rather than a university

[@priscillagomez9076]

TØP Obsessed I’m in the same situation as you. I feel the same exact way about graduating!! I’m still not even sure what I want to major in but I hope time in cc will help me figure it out..

[@itxy4283]

Saaaame I overthink it a lot

[@deathjr.6232]

hope things panned out like you planned

[@davidoliveros7497]

I’m in the end of my junior year, I’m so afraid of going to college. I’m an A+ student but I don’t know if I am going to survive community college, high school is way too easy to be truth. I don’t think high school prepares students well for college.

[@NereStyle]

David Oliveros community college is not hard! If you’re getting A+ you clearly already have a good work ethic. I did the bare minimum in high school so I had to really change my habits for college lol. If you’re choosing the cc path you’ll be even better prepared and have a smooth transfer if you’re feeling like you’re not ready. But don’t waste time, go to college right out of high school if possible. whichever route you choose.

[@hannahjoycheng]

Loved this! I'm thinking about going to community college

[@rosariosarabia4296]

If you look for help in community college it'll benefit you in the end. Currently, at a 3.8, I'm planning on transferring by fall 2020. Getting my first year free, and if I maintain a 3.0 I'll also get the second year free. By then I'd graduate from CC and have transferred to a UC, or CSU. The community college has its perks like saving up money so by the time you transfer you'd use the financial aid saved up to pay for the last two years in college, less debt means less stress. People look down on community college students because you're seen as a failure but it isn't the case. Just play your cards right and you'll be good.

[@ashleynicole3706]

Im going to a Career College! I'm focusing on medical assisting, typing, and thought patterns which is psychology! I started last Thursday. I can't wait for Monday because I already made 2 friends and I love the teachers!

[@NereStyle]

Happy for you!

[@007stuntman3]

Excellent presentation! Thank you for the great information...

[@ComicBrush]

I have 1430 sat, (640 790), perfect sat2math2, Five AP with a perfect 5 (Micro/Macroeconomic, Psychology, Calculus BC, Physics1). Full honor roll and many other extracurriculars. BUT, I'm going to a community college, simply because I got rejected from every college I've applied. (rutgers, wisconsin-madison, north carolina, virginia, Michigan Ann arbor, NYU, UPenn.) DAMN I almost got a depression. Looking forward to go to a community college :)

[@Bhavesh_Bharambe]

Damn that’s rough bro! I’m also going to CCC so GL!

[@caitlin2143]

I have similar stats, and I’m applying to colleges this year but I’m considering cc for the sake of cost :)

[@brandontruong3110]

These are some great tips! Especially building a good relationship with the professor and budgeting money. I will make sure to not take these for granted. I'm a senior here who is about to graduate from HS. I have a lackluster GPA (3.8 weighted (3.0 Unweighted)/5 scale). I didn't get any scholarships or grants so I'm attending CC to save money and taking pre-requisite classes on the low as well as get my A.S. degree. Then transfer to uni to study business or IT. My concern is being lonely when I do transfer to uni. By the time I enter my major, that's when everyone had already formed their group of friends and I will most likely live off campus (apartment housing). Meaning less interactions/connections of people. Any tips to make friends when you transfer to uni? And how to apply for internships? I know it's early for me to think about these things but it's good to know :) Much appreciated. Other than that, I will get on that college grind!!! LET"S GOOOOOO!!!!!

[@NereStyle]

So cool to hear how excited you are about your schooling. And yes I totally understand your concern, it's relevant to me too..But consider that once you do transfer there will be a whole community of transfers just like you. Making friends won't be too hard because once you transfer you're going to be taking classes with people in your own major. So you guys will have a lot alike! at least the same passion so don't worry too much. Good luck in CC, knock out all your classes and get out of there asap! lol as far as internships you would have to look into that depending on your school.

[@brandontruong3110]

Haha thanks! Your comment gave me hope and it motivated me to succeed. Good luck in your studies! Have a nice day :)

[@koalapanda6748]

How is CC going for you?

[@beautyandbrains1695]

I think the reason why some people look down on CC is because the acceptance rate is 100%

[@islandtat3414]

Spot on! Community colleges like my own are doctorates from USC, Harvard, etc. I was shocked at the caliber of professors I had in a community college.

[@NereStyle]

Same!

[@MadiIgnacia]

I’m taking 18 semesters credits in cc. That’s a full time student. I need a job. I start Monday any advice?

[@electrickhippo8603]

In case your still confused or looking for advise. I’m the same way. I just talked to my employer and said look. I’m a student, that comes first because that’s my career. I can give you this amount of time and I’ll work as hard as possible. These discussions led me to having an awesome job as a Dental Assistant at two offices and I work at kohls and still have plenty time for school because of our conversations!

[@NereStyle]

Great advice!

[@edwardpease1509]

Tip number 3 is RIGHT ON!

[@iamcleaver6854]

It seams rediculus that students who choose not to take on outrageous debt are forced to apologize for their colleges. Hi from Russia.

[@floorfloorfloor722]

No ones forcing you to apologize, just thinking in their heads that you should

[@floorfloorfloor722]

Hi I’m from the U.S.

[@floorfloorfloor722]

(One married couple I know is upset that I want to go to community college and upset anyway that I’m going to be a teacher lol)

[@imapanda5475]

I'm going to cc, and I swear I don't know how to make a class schedule or find where to sign up for orentation.

[@NereStyle]

Every system is different but similar. The process of applying to school, registering for classes, paying due fees and petitioning for classes can seem like a lot but take it step by step.

[@thug4lie]

10 Years For Murder Don't be afraid to call admissions for any questions lol not like they'll know who you are if you ask a "dumb" question

[@learntostrafe]

Anyone transferring to a university after their first two years need to establish a good relationship with their instructors while they are in CC. Talk to them after class, participate in class, go to their office hours. These are the people that will help you write a good recommendation letter when you apply to transfer. It’s gonna be awkward when you ask for a recommendation letter from an instructor that you barely talked to or participated in class.

[@NereStyle]

100% agree

[@angeliquefuentes5006]

These tips are great!!! Being in community college for so long these are things I wish I knew prior to getting sucked in the hole of community college

[@NereStyle]

Me too! I wish I could go back in time and tell myself all these things lol

[@jimmytran5339]

I went to a community college for two years and I didn’t really like it that much. Education wise. I did learned a lot in some classes and some did not. What Community College lacks a lot is the actual college experience. It a good place for education. But now I Transfer over to a University and it so much better. I agree it harder. But because University offers so much more. Like events and free stuff that given to students at a University. Or all the different types of clubs or activities that happens through campus. There pros and cons to both. But when you think about it, someone who attends a community college, will still get the higher education but miss out in the other things. Going to a university might be tough when it comes to classes but you be able to have some fun which is really different from a community college.

[@gurpreetbanwait3314]

Thank you so much for this video. It helped me so much. I was about to give up and drop out of community college, but then I saw this video and it revived me, and gave me a rebirth and a new outlook on life. You deserve a million views for this video!!! I wrote down all the tips/steps that you gave on paper (for reference). Keep having fun doing KZbin videos. Bye, doll.

[@NereStyle]

Thanks for such a sweet comment

[@brandyguitron6729]

I go to cc and my major is professional baking and pastry :)) i graduate next year yeet

[@kenkaren4542]

I'm planning to go the same route :D

[@pinpon163]

I'll be attending Miami Dade college this fall. It is allowing to save for graduate school, I'm practically getting paid to attend.

[@KiIllfeeds]

zozo coco me too😁

[@dereksalas9896]

I went to CC near my home in the Silicon Valley. My CC instructors were also teaching at Stanford, Cal, Santa Clara University, and SJSU so I received an education at CC similar to one at a university for a fraction of the cost. Also, qualifying for the CA Board of Governors grant meant even more savings. Foothill College in Los Altos Hills, the 'Harvard of Community Colleges' makes it easy to transfer to a UC, CSU , private school, or out-of-state school with all their college fairs. I'm a big believer in the great value of CC's, but do your research, not all of them transfer credits easily.

[@jorgejuarez2382]

Can u upload more video about community college I am planning to go community college then transfer university btw you look gorgeous.

[@anakinizboring]

hey, just thought you should know that these tips are awesome. although i’m not going to a cc, these tips are very useful and helpful. i went to a summer program in Savannah called S.C.A.D. Rising Star and I did everything that you are saying, i made friends, schedules men’s with my professors too discuss my grades, etc. thank you for posting this!

[@NereStyle]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked them! Sounds like you were off to a great start, I wish I did the same thing from the get-go.

[@MariaPerez-gz5yg]

I went to an amazing community college. I was in cc for two year and was able to be into a great private school. I have very little debt and I am proud of going to a community college.

[@lisalisaaaaa]

can i know the name of the cc?

[@MariaPerez-gz5yg]

@@lisalisaaaaa I went to Ivy Tech Community College. I only have 14k in debt. For a first generation college, I am proud of myself.

[@nicolhallett120]

Thank you so much for this! I took a year off to work and I moved out from my parents but moved back and got my life back on track. I got accepted a few days ago to my community college I am starting in the Fall and this really helps. I have a sister who has already completed a different community college and is in University right now, so I'm glad to have her help through it as well. Thank you for this video!

[@NereStyle]

Get all the guidance you can from your sister, good luck!

[@TheMightyTyrantrum]

About to start my fall semester of CC. Just registered for my classes. This video helped a ton so I just wanna say a huge thank you! And good luck with your major!

[@electrickhippo8603]

I’d argue that community college is more competitive. A lot of careers offered at community college are very selective and very specialized.

[@veanne]

i agree. i’m taking my prerequisites for a very selective and competitive program. they only accept 14-15 students and im so nervous!

[@RichKilla86ers]

You forgot to mention CC offers technical skilled trades & vocational courses which are alternative to university academics. Step into the workforce faster w/ lower student debt.

[@rosie7640]

What advice would you give for slow learners who have anxiety? Im kinda scared tbh.

[@lance8398]

I'm in the same situation.

[@NereStyle]

Every school has additional help for students who qualify. Once they review your info they may offer additional time for assignments, more time for exams, tutoring and more.

[@Fae_van]

I'm crying right now i start CC in 5 days I'm 17 years old I'm very shy and I'm very afraid, I'm not ready, i can't fucking do this i wasn't even good in highschool i barely graduated highschool, and i feel like I'll just *fail* in college, I'm so unprepared i don't think i can do this.

[@NereStyle]

Junko subliminals If you didn’t do so well in high school this is a great opportunity to start fresh! My advice to you is start with only a couple of classes you don’t have to take many units. This will help you adjust! And if you’re shy you’ll realize in CC it doesn’t matter.So different from high school, just focus on your grades but be friendly to others, your smile will make you more confident!

[@rosie7640]

Oh God. I feel you so much. Im barely passing my high school. Its scary. How are things now?

[@c-leyva7591]

Glad to hear this tips thanks so much 👍👍 can't wait till I start my community college.But I'm so low key nervous

[@NereStyle]

Good Luck to you!

[@nikeyaa2614]

I think cc is my best option .. I want to be a writer and I don’t think I need to pursue an education further than an associates degree.. plus I can’t see myself spending another four years in school. IM NOT a school person . Lol plus a lot of the friends I have that went to four years colleges , fail, drop out and struggle .. do what works for you.

[@adanibarra1453]

So true! I never studied in high school. And I graduated just fine. I went to community college and I got slapped in the face. Started getting Ds and Fs. Dropped out. I was immature. Now I'm back with a different mind set. Been getting all As and one B. B was for stats. I don't like math.

[@samm.356]

I’m a really shy person! I need to smile more 😢 I wanna go back to college but I get social anxiety attacks. Imma try my best :)

[@NereStyle]

You can do it! if you smile and make eye contact people are more likely to talk to you :)

[@enrihoward6077]

i went to both University and CC. CC is definitely easier. It's highschool for grownups. CC is meant to be a stepping stone for a higher education.

[@NereStyle]

Did you go to CC then transfer to a University? I agree it's a stepping stone but classes vary in difficulty professors, depth etc..even within the CC system. I'm assuming CC probably saved you money? and prepared you for University..That's why I'm glad I chose CC first, glad to hear someone's inside view :)

[@NereStyle]

Javier Enriquez yup definitely pros and cons. If anything I think the competition and drive is much more clear in University. Mindset is everything.

[@jacqueline716]

To be fair, the classes you take at a community college to transfer are "general education"/introductory/survey courses. When you transfer, you're taking upper-level courses in your major, which are naturally harder. The people I know who attended a university for four years said the last two years are a lot harder and they had less time to party or socialize.

[@NereStyle]

Yes I definitely agree with you!

[@MrDodger3222]

Jacqueline Yep. It's the same curriculum as someone's first two years at university. It's the same classes. I have an AA degree and will be transferring next year. I hear a lot of different answers about how much harder upper division classes are. I expect the work to be harder but hopefully not too much harder! But I know that you aren't taking any weed out classes and the classes will be much more interesting as they are your major classes in the upper division level.

[@ari.m.2253]

I'm an international student with Igsce and my biggest dream at the moment is to study in the US, I've done my fair share of researches to know that universities there are so expensive and I was advised to apply for a community college. I feel so lost and Ii have no idea from where to start.

[@NereStyle]

Community is a great option to get your general education classes completed. They also cater very well for international studies and help with the transfer process to a four year university once you're done with your basic classes :)

[@ari.m.2253]

I want to major in (mass) communication, can't I get my degree from a community college or do I have to transfer?

[@NereStyle]

You can get an associates degree, certification, or an associates to transfer degree with emphasis in communication. However your bachelor degree in mass communication is achieved in a 4 year university. If you decide to get an associates before transferring you would increase your likelihood of getting accepted to a 4 year university, and you'd probably be well versed in your field :)

[@azania1243]

NereStyle101 what about freshman engineering?

[@ariellenoel4229]

I wish I had known all of this in my first year of cc. I'll only be going to a big university for one year because my school has a 3+1 nursing program. It's weird going to a cc for that long, but I will save so much money in the long run.

[@NereStyle]

Yes, you saved a ton of money this way! and same girl I wish I did all the right things from the start. Good luck to you in your nursing journey

[@cartoonworld1000]

When you said it pisses you off, I couldn't really imagine that as your voice is so sweet and innocent sounding.

[@ieshabonner7678]

A lady who works with my teacher in talent search (a college/career study program) told me that if you go to CC and graduate with a Associate’s degree and than decide to get your bachelors at a university than they automatically have to take your credits because it’s sealed already.

[@zionroberts6592]

I have to go community college bc no one won’t accept me at unvi. 1. I because my scores 2. My gpa is low. 3rd my dream college shut me down

[@firstclasslady1719]

thank you for the advice

[@Gimmemi]

Lol I've been alone for so many years now. I suck.

[@Julianicholasduprey]

I’m in my second semester at community college and I have been taking two classes per semester and I am almost 20. I have developmental disabilities that make learning hard for me. I would love to be done with College by 22, but I don’t see that happening any time soon. I also want to transfer to a 4 year college someday but it seems so far off. I’m dreading taking Math and science Classes. I also don’t feel like I’m getting anymore independent and I’m jealous of my other friends. I don’t feel like I’m getting the full experience

[@NereStyle]

Hi Julia, don't worry about age girl! I'm 24 and BARELY transferring to my junior year of college to a university. Community colleges have resources that you can find where they give some students a chance to meet with counselors more often (they guide you with your classes), more time during tests and in some cases modified assignments. Programs are designed to help students succeed. If you don't like math (like me) and science there are plenty of majors that require very little math & science. Find the right major for you and good luck!! :)

[@Julianicholasduprey]

NereStyle101 thank you. I think what it is that there is a stereotype or expectation in our culture that we finish high school at 18, graduate college at 22 and then we have to get a job by a certain age and be married by a certain age. I am Currently in a liberal arts program which they said is the easiest transder. I’m also jealous of my friends living it up at college. I want to pursue a communications degree. I think community college also has this negative connotation around it. Thanks for your advice!

[@articlight737]

Julia Duprey Don’t worry about stigmas people are naive about stuff so they believe them and don’t care to know more. If you want to you could only be at a CC for 2 years then transfer to a University.

[@Julianicholasduprey]

Nebucrestent thank you. At this rate I will be at CC for more than two years.

[@Ονομαεπίθετο-ξ1υ]

@@Julianicholasduprey all you have to worry about is the debt and when you graduate that you will have a job in the major you studied for .

[@SaiylaMoon]

I'm so glad I found your channel! Great Video & Advice. #NewSubbie

[@keeganlshoemate6291]

Hey everyone I started off at CC its domestic violence and I have endometriosis, any advice my account is on hold at CC, need prayer

[@shadymuzic3048]

I can’t do any of these tips. I’m starting college in 5 months and i’m not ready at all

[@naomii494]

Thank you for this it was helpful

[@eugenepierson1314]

Omg she's so amazingly talented! Beautiful and well-versed in spoken word. As a community college graduate, I can attest to its greatness and applicability.

[@NereStyle]

Thank you! Glad you agree

[@natanyagunn3663]

Great video. I totally get the weird face whenever I say I’m going to community college 🙃

[@mikeo.4203]

Personnally I'd take rate my professor with a grain of salt. Is it useful sure but actually try to see if you can talk to the professors or ask peers who you know are good reliable sources especially after your first semester at college. And if you are using assist its because you live in california not really a tip for all community college students but yeah super useful to not waste your time in CC.

[@sukantaadak3056]

how to get into stanford from india

[@reginarivera7916]

Slowwwwww. Down

[@NA-tr9eb]

Im going to a community college, but like when do I sign up for classes?...

[@NereStyle]

After you apply you will receive step by step instructions that guide you through the steps of orientation, registration and more by email.

[@ngplatinum7668]

i wanna go to a community college and transfer to a university

[@ryleesmith5067]

NG Platinum That’s such a smart route to go. I went to community college straight out of high school and transferred my credits to a university, and it was the best decision I could’ve made. I took the same gen-Ed’s I would have at a 4 year, but at a cheaper rate. In the end, I personally loved the community college I attended and would’ve never left, had I had the option to pursue a 4 year degree there.

[@positivelensvlogging8309]

I am starting community college tomorrow and I’m so nervous. I am afraid of being looked down upon for being disabled.

[@itxy4283]

PositiveLens Vlogging How was it?

[@jaykayverse8548]

This was uploaded on my birthday

[@mannygarcia8222]

Can you do another video on the load work in college vs in high school and the gradung system

[@NereStyle]

This really all depends on your work ethic and major/classes. College is mostly papers and midterms, not all classes have homework but it still requires a lot of work/studying to earn good grades. While other classes are homework based and easy.The main difference between high school and college I would say is that in high school your grade is derived from so many assignments and test that you have a lot of opportunity to "raise" your grade. In College one exam can make or break your grade.

[@mannygarcia8222]

NereStyle101 oooof

[@CrisGarcia6]

I am currently in Community college. I wanted to go to college that is near my place.

[@fandomgaymertransgirl2.0]

I'm thinking about going to community college.

[@Lovehurts1629]

Someone told Me that in community college no one speaks to you but If you plan on going to a university apparently it’s a lot more fun

[@NereStyle]

This is so true! It's all about mindset, those who plan on going on to university know they're in it for the long run so they maximize their experience.

[@floorfloorfloor722]

Is it like highschool, or do people talk to each other less than at highschool?

[@gabrielegarabelli3075]

Where you go at community college?

[@DerekMckean]

I'm going to go against the grain. I don't have the intellectual ability as someone from Harvard or even UCLA. That is just a fact. I have disability that impedes me from learning extremely abstract ideas. Without a dumbed down version of quantitative reasoning classes, it would basically majestic it nearly impossible to pass such classes. That's why I do attend. As a person with an invisible disability, I naturally couldn't careless about how educated or smart a person is. Anyone who belittles anyone's idea of self-worth need to re-examine their own sense of values. In the end, the need for competition is absolutely meaningless if it dues not bring up the morale and general vitality of an environment. There are environments that express healthy competition (we are capitalist after all) and then their is toxic environmental that stop of the rapid process of personal growth and development as society. Being a student is not a social identity nor is a student a race or a gender. However, when people marginaliz others based upon a sense of dominant privilege, we end up with a social problem. But what is the social problem? Although students that go to Harvard University that marginalize community college students is not exactly really a problem and just resembles adolescent behavior, the root is far deeper than "oh. I'm better than you because I went to Harvard." What we have here in the marginalizing of one's class (no, not your academic year-lol). We see this same behavior when it comes to making fun of homeless people or students who are poor and wear the same clothes everyday.. You may think that someone boasting about their education is just snotty behavior, but what they really are doing, and don't even know it about it, is attacking your social class identity. Like I said, being a college student is not a social identity and all people of various income levels go to a CC. Nevertheless, the dominant attitude of playing the popularity game is just a way people can mahe fun of your social status. Hence the behavioral patten of making fun of a person with a community college degree is the same attitude someone uses to attack someone's social class When people display dominant attitudes about ones social identity, specifically class, that us when the environment becomes toxic, just as smelly as male machoism. Yeah, giving someone a hard time about someone's educational status may seem like a a normal delinquent behavior that is absolutely harmless, but in the end is extremely toxic. It may not be as terrible as saying "hey, bumb, get a job," yet it as the same effect. If something is so toxic suchlike this, I ask myself, why do humans enjoy such unecessary boasting that belittles other people. College students generally want to do good. They want to improve society to mahe it better. Yet at the same time, they are unknowingly participating as agents of agression that marginalize other students just based on educational status. Forget about talking about race, age, gender, if they cannot even fully acknowledge a d deal with one of the easier social problems that should be EASY to discuss --- differences of class. While statements like "haha. You went to a CC," mat seem harmless, it is extremely toxic since they are making fun of your identity. That should not be tolerated. That's why I say I don't care what people may think. I am proud if my accomplishments and the challenges I had to overcome to get my associates degree. It's a victory for me. Yes, I took precalculus at my CC and I had to take 3 times. So what? Their opinion is irrelevant because in the end all that matters is my opinion because their opinions bare absolutely no weight on my decisions. Only the people that matter in my life have substance. This concludes my lecture for tonight. I have an Associates in Arts transfer degree and will obtain a certificate in visual communications.

[@cheatedwolf2986]

Wait you get money for free in community collage 💵💳💳

[@NereStyle]

You can apply for financial aid at both CC and at 4 yr University. But CC is much cheaper!

[@marilyn.g]

Are you going to make more videos? I'm considering of subscribing, but if you're not going to make new videos I rather not.

[@ginasantana3950]

This was so helpful!! Thank you so much

[@Videokid703]

thanks for the tips applying this week for community college

[@hiyou6755]

Your friendship point is dumb. You don’t need friends to get a degree nor do you need friends to know a class is cancelled. 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️ maybe check your email??

[@NereStyle]

For last minute cancellations not all teachers send out an email. And if you miss class they won't catch you up either, that is your responsibility. That's why I personally think having a friend or contact in class is a smart choice :) Is it a must? Absolutely not.

[@sophiesus]

I'm planning on going to a Community college but as an international student but I'm still confused wether I have to take the SAT's or not. I'm also planning on transferring to a University after 2 years of community college but do I have to take the SAT's? Help a gal out.

[@NereStyle]

I can't say this for sure but I BELIEVE SAT scores are not required for CC even if you're an international student.

[@sophiesus]

so if i were to transfer to a University after CC, they won't require SAT scores?

[@RavenStorm332]

most Community Colleges have Transfer programs but most are restricted to 4 year colleges that are a part of their transfer program. Also this state department should work educationusa.state.gov/your-5-steps-us-study/apply-your-student-visa/community-college

[@Kelly-ep9ib]

Wow you talk really fast lol

[@NereStyle]

Kelly I know haha sorry!

[@JK20239]

I flunked out of university and community college. It sucked. College is hard. Good video.

[@MrThinkEncourager]

You might just need to find something you're interested in. Look in certificates because they dont take as long to complate and have less gen-ed courses. Check out moocs like coursera, edx, futurelearn, allison, ect.

[@ROSE-cn4ho]

Hi, I know this comment is late but I'm a high school junior right now and I'm thinking of going to community college later. Sometimes I have a hard time deciding if I really want to go to one or not because I don't want to feel like I'm missing out on the "college experience". But at the same time, I don't want to spend too many years paying off loans and debts. Plus my grades are average and I don't think I'll be getting any outstanding scholarships anytime soon. I'll see where life takes me in the future but for now, I think CC might be better for me than university.

[@NereStyle]

Best of luck to you. I think both options have their pros and cons. Consider your financial responsibilities as well as the schools themselves. I think it's important to keep in mind that even people who go straight to a 4 year college don't always have the movie experience they expected. Either way I hope you enjoy your young years and create great memories for yourself :)

[@GenuinelyMorgan]

Thank you so much for making this video! Can you do a part two? More on topics of maybe pros and cons or facts about other community colleges that actually have dorms, teams, etc? Can you talk a little slower? It got better throughout the video 😊 Over excellent points!

[@ferbs4381]

When you transfer is it hard to get the "college experience"?

[@NereStyle]

Definitely not! The transfer students have a great time in university as well you will see :)

[@Mystic727]

Great video thanks

[@Howdyeve]

Such a great video 😊

[@pig_rabbit6944]

I just got registered at a community college. We had to have our SAT or ACT scores, ours tries to pretend it's not a community college. My plan is to get my AA then transfer to a University

[@prince_sach50]

nice

[@Nick-mi2ry]

thank you :)

[@alifalah8132]

Thank you. Hope you have a good day.

[@ZombieProdigyUS]

FACTS !!!!

[@sergioabrahammora8888]

Is Computer information systems a good major ? Or your recommend Computer Science better option .

[@NereStyle]

Sorry I wouldn't know. I'd suggest looking at onetonline.org and researching what degree is more prominent for the field you are looking into.

[@Ονομαεπίθετο-ξ1υ]

Is there an assist website for students outside of california ?

[@trevone_18]

She is so Fine and Gorgeous😍😍😍

[@melvinguerra5048]

could I exchange numbers to study with u 😉

[@Maddie-wf5dw]

I’m going to CC I’ve been homeschooled my whole life by my choice cause I have a busy schedule tmr is my last day of junior year and then I have summer break and then I’m a senior one fear is I’m not gonna have friends I’m 16 and everyone tells me ppl their are like 25 so is that true cause my mom said it’s easier to have friends when you go through college

[@NereStyle]

No I'd say most people are under 25 lol and I'm sure you'll make friends with those who have similar interests as yours. You can have fun too, it's what you make of it. Get in and get out of CC though take your general ed and transfer as soon as you can so you can still be on track of graduating young! I wish I did the that! lol

[@PunjaabRecords]

Is bakersfield a good college for international students

[@NereStyle]

I don't know specific on schools sorry. But I recommend doing your research beforehand!

[@heybells7422]

Thank you! Very helpful

[@NereStyle]

Thanks!

[@ericjackson6548]

YOU LOOK LIKE SHAKIRA😍

[@KiroScents]

Is transferring to a university after the 2 years easy ? Or hard ?

[@yoleeisbored]

Kies AbuShalfeh look on your CC site for the 2+2 agreement with nearby state schools.

[@NereStyle]

Depending on your lifestyle and how many classes you can fit into your schedule

[@alexandramistak937]

It should be relatively easy. Many state colleges have direct "articulation agreements" with local community colleges to ensure all classes transfer (e.g. when you get to a 4-year university you will start as a Junior) and there is a smooth transition. Depending on where in the US/ world you want to study, the best way to know how easy or difficult it will be is to speak with your CC adviser as well as an adviser at the school you wish to transfer to. Overall, great work saving money at CC first! Good luck!