<p>CC and save thousands of dollars or go to UCI and possibly spend 50k a year?
CC Pros:
-Cheaper way cheaper
-Easier to get an A
CC Cons:
-Not much ECs to do(I'll explain later why thats important to me)
-Crowded?
-Will ruin the sequence in which i take classes
-Hard to make friends?
UCI Pros:
-Academics
-Research Opportunities
-Make friends
UCI Cons:
-50k a year!</p>
<p>My goal is to get into medical school. I was seriously considering CC until i realized the EC factor in admission. Also heard that its really difficult to get the classes you want and will take 3 years to transfer coming with no APs. </p>
<p>I talk with my parents and they said don't worry about the money...they own a small growing company. And making a good amount of money I suppose. possibly making 7 digits figues or if, not close to 7 digit figues...I really don't bother asking my parents exactly how much they make cause we live simply despite the money. But because I was raised in such frugality...im having a tough time deciding CC or UCI. To me 50k is a lot of money idk to my parents though...they seem nonchalant about it although they keep mentioning paying up 4 years in installments haha.</p>
<p>My biggest concern though is that i don't want to leave my parents paying for my college in their old age.</p>
<p>If your parents are making seven figures and they’re fine with paying for everything, then what’s the problem? Trust me, you’ll have a much better experience at UCI than at a CC for your first two years.</p>
<p>Also, how on earth is it going to cost 50k per year? Are you coming from outside California or something?</p>
<p>Yeah I’m considered OOS despite my prospective graduation in a California high school. I actually moved to Cali just this year with the sole purpose of getting into a UC leaving all my friends and parents behind. (yeah that’s how much I wanted to be a doctor) but didn’t know the financial aspect of the situation…this year has been socially…just sad being a new kid wishing I was back at home. That’s why I am so biased towards CC because I dont ever want to repeat this year. Uci gives me a fresh start I guess. But when it comes to money, I’d rather have myself suffer than get the people I love to suffer…</p>
<p>Reading it again…your right, I’m thinking about it too much. I guess it one of those days. Some days in sure I’m going uci other times I feel like I should go cc. Thanks again:)</p>
<p>If you wanna look at your situation with a complete objective view (ignoring all your personal situations), then you should definitely go to UCI all 4 years. But if you suffer from a guilty conscience of having “take away” from the ones you love, then you should just slowly make the decision to still go, meaning you should talk to those people and come to an agreement. </p>
<p>All in all, I still think you should attend UCI all 4 years. You’ll miss out on a lot if you’re gonna be a transfer student, but that’s just this boy’s opinion.</p>
<p>If I may ask just so I get a feel for what I would put myself through…how was your experience at uci? Any significant changes in your life, personality, outlook in life?</p>
<p>Oh, I’m just a senior in high school who got accepted to UCI lol. Sorry if that devalues my opinion on the subject :(</p>
<p>The most I’ve gotten from UCI, as of now, is a stay in their dorms for one night as if I were a real student (thanks to the SOP program). I love everything the school had to offer, from dorming to education pursuits to the food they have to offer in certain dining rooms ^__^.</p>
<p>UCI. Right now, the situation in the CCCs is really terrible. As a starting freshman, you’ll be hard-pressed to find classes. Even though I have seniority at my CCCs, there are plenty of classes that get filled up before I’m able to get to them, and the situation’s only going to get worse with even more budget cuts.</p>
<p>I’m also considered OOS, but I went to a CCC for two years. With the current situation, I wouldn’t start going to a CCC; it was better back then. Unless you’re unable to get ANY financial aid, I’d recommend UCI. CCC isn’t worth it anymore.</p>
<p>If your parents are earning a 7 figure salary, then you shouldn’t be that worried. I’m sure they’d be willing to support you…otherwise, why did they even sacrifice so much to send you off to California?
The situation in CCC’s is pretty bad, but if you work hard, you could transfer in 2 years with good planning. It is not that much easier to get A’s in CCC’s. Sure, general ed. classes will be a breeze but math is still math and chemistry is still chemistry. Also, it’s not impossible to do EC’s while attending a CCC. Just volunteer in any clinical setting (for Med school). The only advantage UCI or any UC really offers in that area is the possibility of research. It is rare to go into research during the first two years at UCI anyway.
Also, it is totally possible to make friends at CCC. I met some truly inspiring and interesting people during my short summer session at a CCC. At UCI, most of the classes are large, so its hard to make friends in class. However, it is easy to make friends elsewhere, especially within your dorm. Writing classes and smaller classes, even discussion sections, are great places to make friends at UCI.
I am not trying to dissuade you from attending UCI though. It’s a great experience. However, it seems more practical for you to choose a CC and transfer in 2 years. Like you said, you will save 50k a year for 2 years at least. At the same time, if you’re worried now, it’s just not going to get better later on. First, it costs thousands of dollars just to apply to med school, not knowing if you’ll get in. Once in med school, the costs are just mind-blowing (well for you, maybe not so much since you’re out of state). If you have the passion though (and it seems like you’re sure), then go for it. You’ll be able to pay it off in the end. I’d say that both paths are good choices. Your call.
Personally, if I were you, I would have just stayed in state. If Med school is the ultimate goal, it doesn’t really matter where your undergrad is done…well it matters but not that much. The UC’s are great schools for sure, but attending one doesn’t necessarily guarantee a path to med school. Good luck with everything. If you do choose UCI, please don’t feel guilty. I’m sure it would mean the world to your family that you are happy and achieving your dreams.</p>
<p>Surely there are other routes to get into med school? Did you only apply to UCI or something?</p>
<p>It seems like you don’t want to burden your parents 50k a year, but if they’re making 7 figures as you say, then they can surely afford the 50k/yr. Did you apply to any schools from your home-state?</p>
<p>Just to clarify… your parent’s salaries amount to 7 figures, or their company’s sales in revenues is 7 figures?</p>
<p>I would just move back home and go to your local CC then transfer to a state college. That is probably the best option if you are thinking about putting the burden on yourself and not your parents.</p>
<p>Go to a CCC if you want another chance to attend another UC.</p>
<p>Don’t go to a CC. California is in a completely terrible situation for CC atm. The Californian government is taking away 800$ million dollars out of the community college system…Furthermore, Governor Brown is trying to push it further to reduce the Californian debt and lessen the impact of the debt on future generations (kind of ironic). Several of my friends couldn’t enroll in the classes they wanted because of the lack in funds and the classes being crammed with so many people. In fact, I know someone who searched through 10+ community colleges throughout California and none of them had his medical preparatory classes needed to transfer to the college of his choice which was UCLA. Its a really tough situation, and if you haven’t already enrolled in a community college and taken the placement tests and all by now, you probably are even more screwed…</p>
<p>Plus, if your parents are making 6-7 digits, I’m pretty sure UCI shouldn’t be a big deal. After all, you didn’t come here for nothing did you? You should really look at your future prospects and analyze them carefully to make the right decision. I agree that personal issues shouldn’t place a heavy toll on your decision compared to more significant issues in college choice</p>
<p>You will be losing out on internships, research opportunities, and professor relations (letters of rec’s are KEY for graduate school admissions). Medical school is tough to get into. You want all the resources at your fingertips so you can build your resume.</p>
<p>California CCs are getting hit quite hard. It would be best if you utilize the resourceful UC system.</p>
<p>The undergraduate college experience (life lessons, friends, memorable experiences) is something that only comes ONCE in your lifetime. I recommend you don’t lose 80% of it by transferring into a university. Once grad school starts, it becomes more of a job kind of setting. It’s an entirely different atmosphere.</p>
<p>Unless you want to transfer to a specific UC (like Davis or LA since they have medical facilities), if you are happy with the opportunities Irvine will provide you with, I suggest you go there! I am a community college student and I’ll always wonder about the 4-year college experience which I don’t get through the CC route (although I’m happy with my decision). Take the opportunity if you have the opportunity!</p>