Am I making the right decision by choosing to go to a community college and not applying to any other colleges? Should I be doing something different as in regards to going to college just like everyone else is? Everyone around me at school seems to be talking about applying for whichever college they dream of going to, the amount of stress it has given them to get their applications in, and what they want to major in. Before any of this started happening I had a set plan on going to Cerritos College since it is about a 5-10 minute drive from my house and across the street from my work. I considered this a great idea because it would save me money by not having to drive far to a college such as Long Beach or having to pay to live on campus . I don't want to apply to a Cal State or UC because why would I want to put time and money into a college that costs so much when I'm unsure in what I want to major in. It makes sense to me when I think about it but I'm not sure if it sounds like a good idea to others. Today, 11/14/2017, our ASB teacher had a discussion with just seniors about applying to college and not waiting until the last minute because once the deadline happens, that's it. Then she went on saying how even if we don't want to apply to a UC, and plan on going to a community college we should still apply to a Cal State if we meet the requirements so you know that you have options. Some seniors were asking questions about applications or majors and I had no clue as to what they were talking about and this gave me anxiety because I can't relate to a majority of the seniors on campus. I could start signing up for FAFSA and talking to my counselor to discuss what I can do in order to get a head start on getting into Cerritos Community College. Not everyone is going to make the same decisions as everyone else so I should be focused on me, myself, and I.
-Juliet Rose Chacon
Hi Juliet, if you have set plan on going to Cerritos for all of the right reasons, then I think you should do it. Everyone is completely different and not everyone has the same ambitions and goals. I personally know seniors who are strictly applying to community colleges and want nothing to do with 4 years for a while. They have plans and they want to save money and it is most logical and realistic for them. Everyone goes down their own path, and as long as you have the right tools to get there, I think you will be fine!
ReplyDeleteGood afternoon Juliet, many people feel the same way you do. I think you should stick to what your gut says and be selfish. It is going to be your’re decisions that you’re going to have to live with so make sure whatever choice you make its your own and no one else’s. There’s nothing wrong with going into that route because you will be in less debt and you know that it is an exceptional option for you. Hope everything works out for you! Good luck!
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