by Leah Wilson

Created on: October 21, 2008

Upon deciding to attend a junior college or a university, you should go on to a four year university and forget about a junior college. Junior colleges are less expensive, and I have been to both a community college and a university. Don't get me wrong, junior colleges are okay, just not for everyone. Planning for your future is hard, but necessary. College, of course, isn't even for everyone, but if it is for you, then I advise you to choose cautiously which college to attend. It's your future.

All people planning to go to college should talk with a parent or friend about their choice and whatever fears they may have about a four year college. College is a great opportunity, but it's also a huge learning experience. Here are some common fears students sometimes have about classes of a major university.

1. It's too hard.
College is hard most of the time, but not always. Plus, the first two years are like high-school in that you'll be taking basic courses like English 101, Geography 101, etc., and this is true even at junior colleges. If you start out at a junior college, it will be almost like high school again. Think of it this way. Which is better: Starting out at a college that will fully prepare you for your career or one that won't?

Here is what to expect: intense reading, fewer class grades, and classes at least two hours long. Fewer class grades mean that you do not have as many chances with daily grades to pull up a bad test score. However, that's where all the daily studying and intense reading comes in. Also, many high schools have two hour long classes anyway, so students are more prepared for longer college class periods.

Another reason college is hard is because of the tests. It is true that At universities, you should be careful to study everything, as the study guides usually don't cover all test questions. Professors try to give students much of the information they need during class sessions, giving students the perfect chance to highlight in textbooks most of the key terms they need to remember for exams. The good news is a student can certainly retake, allowing the better grade to replace the lower grade.

2. It's expensive.
Trust me on this. College is very expensive. However, federal aid assists students every different financial situation. Just be prepared for some lengthy paperwork. If you can't get a Pell grant, then look into other options- MTAG or student loans, for example. Federal Pell used to give students a year to get there grades

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