Choosing the Right Path for Your Future

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great schools. By taking the time to think about these things now, you'll be able to home on in what really matters to you and find the fit that's right.

One important decision that could help determine the school of your choice is the size of the school that you want to attend. Community Colleges are generally smaller in population than universities so therefore their class sizes are smaller too. Many classes at the community colleges have as few as twenty students per class. Because of this, many professors have the opportunity to learn more about their students. Likewise, students will find their teachers more accessible and can get assistance when they need it (Scholarships.com). Smaller class sizes at a community college also gives you the opportunity to interact more with your classmates than it would if you were in a large class at a larger university. The small classes lead to small group discussions which can lead to more participation and hands on learning in ...

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Matt Braswell, director of counseling and advising, career transfer, and disability services at Harrisburg Area Community College, reported that the Pennsylvania school saw a 13 percent increase in enrollment last year. Community colleges have been seeing a boom in enrollment [HYPERLINK: http://www.citytowninfo.com/education-articles/community-colleges/community-colleges-a-bargain-compared-with-four-year-institutions], due at least in part to the weak economy and the skyrocketing costs of private and public universities. Students, who spend two years at a community college, then transfer to a four-year school, get the same diploma as someone who attends the four-year college all ...

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