<p>I am a high school senior ready to graduate soon and I have the option to move out and live at a university. But with debt crippling the average college graduate, is going to a state or community college first and then transferring a better idea? Reality is I won't get much free money. And my goal is to be a meteorologist, which don't make much but it's what I love to do! So any opinions on what I should do? By the way, I will be in the Florida college system. Thanks for the opinions!</p>
<p>if money is tight, then Community colleges are a good option. However, be sure that your college will accept your transfer credits. I know some colleges don’t.</p>
<p>Do you think it’s worth the debt to just go to a university?</p>
<p>If you want to be a meteorologist, you are going to need an advanced degree in your discipline, so it would be wise to save some money on the front end to help pay for grad school down the line. If you spend 2 years at a CC, getting an Associate’s degree, you would then be able to transfer to a University a little bit later. If it does not cost very much to go straight to a FLA university (between in-state tuition and financial aid), then it might be worth it.</p>
<p>It’s definitely worth it, even if you decide to just stay a year at a community college. (That’s what I’m currently doing.) Keep in mind you might want to take only general education courses at a cc, as those are the ones that usually transfer. All colleges require that you take general education courses as well regardless of your major. </p>
<p>For example I took classes such as sociology, psychology, english 1, english 2, history, and enjoyment of music and they are all transferable. At least to all the 4 year colleges I asked.</p>
<p>let me help you out brother, im also in college in florida i also attend a community college for two years to complete my first two year of undergrad, and then transfer as a junior to the UCF. Also with the program at my college; graduating with an AA degree insures 100% acceptence into UCF.</p>
<p>please respond if you need anymore questions answered</p>
<p>Thank you all! I think I’m taking that route.</p>
<p>On this page
[Office</a> of Articulation](<a href=“http://www.fldoe.org/articulation/]Office”>http://www.fldoe.org/articulation/)
Page down to AS to Baccalauraete articulation agreements.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>