I've an int'l student (who grew up in California, us citizen)- I've been accepted to a 4-year college on the East Coast. The cost is payable but high for me,
The trouble is, I've got some complicated financial problems, that may make going to UR for 4 years slightly risky. Unfortuntately, nothing can be determined at this point.
I am considering going to a California CC, then transferring to an UC to save money and I've got a few questions: (well, CC is really my parents' idea)
1) How hard is it to get involved in research work/internships at the 4-year college I transfer to in junior year? Will I have significantly less opportunities than those there for 4 years? I'm thinking of majoring bme, maybe premed (not sure- I def want to utilise college to explore my options- is this possible at CC?)
2) Really, how bad is the social life? I really wanted the college experience- going to college with a group of people for 4 years, dorm life etc but will I be missing out on a whole lot?
3) I'm unsure about other states, but I've heard in California, many people take this route- will I find like-minded students of my caliber at a CC? Will there be a lot of students my age?
4) Is the transition from CC courses to upper level courses very difficult?
5) Is it extremely difficult to transfer to other, v good private colleges on the East Coast? (Just curious, i still want to go to an UC)
Honestly, I would not have wanted to go to CC. The only reason I am for this, is because it will give me a chance to go to college in California,and also go back home- I have loads of family and friends there (which I really really wanted), better weather, and I believe that I will fit in with the general demographic of UC a lot better, rather than going to a private college on the East Coast, in c-c-c-cold weather (I hate the cold). Please don't get me wrong, UR is a great school, and I know I would receive an outstanding education there AND the college experience, but financial resources are just slightly strained and I need to save for med school and for all its amazing programs, I still would prefer going to college in California. But then again, I would really regret missing out on the college experience? Any suggestions?
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