Take a Great Stride Forward Into Your
Future!
A great stride forward in medical research . . . in business negotiations . . . in creating better jobs . . . in developing alternative energy sources. Yes, we’re all looking for encouraging, high quality solutions to the issues we confront daily. And when higher education is one of the big decisions you’re weighing, then we suggest you stride over to your nearest two-year college and sit down with a counselor to learn about your many options. In fact, two-year colleges offer incredible opportunities. You can get an excellent education and take a great first step toward further education or a challenging career. If you go the two-year route, you’ll be far from alone. In recent years, more and more students have chosen to start their college careers at two-year institutions. According to the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), over 45 percent of all college students in the U.S. now begin their postsecondary studies at a two-year college. “A two-year college offers great opportunities,” says Amalia Mejia, a graduate of Monroe Community College in Rochester, New York .
TERRIFIC
Teaching
Two-year colleges come in all sizes. Some are larger than most universities. Others serve just a few hundred students. But whatever the size, a common strength is outstanding faculty. Certainly, professors in two-year colleges are highly qualified. Eighty percent hold a master’s degree or doctorate, according to AACC, and others boast special licenses or technical training. On top of that, community college instructors tend to love teaching. While many professors in four-year schools focus on research or other professional activities, those in two-year colleges typically specialize in classroom teaching. “The teaching in community colleges is excellent,” says Dr. Debi Yohn, a counseling psychologist and president of CollegeWorks101.com in Los Angeles. “And many of the professors actually work in the field they teach versus doing research.” Yohn, who attended Florida’s Miami-Dade College before earning her bachelor and graduate degrees, says two-year colleges provide a great educational option. “I have never regretted taking the community college route,” she says. “It just makes good sense.”
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