<p>I currently have 58 credits at CC and I am 2 courses short of an associates degree. I transferred to a 4 year, but was severely injured and had to leave the school only a month into the academic year. </p>
<p>I've been out of school for the past two years recovering from the traumatic brain injury. In that time, the community college that I transferred from developed an honors program. They also established the honors achievement award. Candidates qualify by completing 15-18 credits of honors coursework. </p>
<p>Since I already have 6 credits of honors coursework completed, I only need 4 more honors courses (each course is 3 cred) to complete the program award. </p>
<p>In total I will have between 70-80 credits. 12 of those credits being from a 4 year school, and the rest being from 2 year community college.</p>
<p>Part of my recovery concerns my educational outlook. I've been advised not to jump into the 4 year college scene yet, due to classified cognitive deficits. I can no longer play a sport, so I have alot more time to dedicate to my studies.</p>
<p>Do you think I'm wasting my time taking these courses or is it a legitimate plan? Ultimately, my goal is to transfer to a solid 4 year college.... ex)Wake Forest, College of Charleston, Florida State, UNC, Penn State, or Clemson.</p>
<p>Any guidance and advice on this situation would be much appreciated. Thank you!</p>
<p>I ended up spending an extra semester and a half at my CC because of an opportunity to get into the honors curriculum courses. It’s one of the best academic decisions I made. I really connected with my professors that year, did a lot of research with one of them, etc. </p>
<p>In the end, it probably made a big, positive difference when transferring. I know, this is all just anecdotal evidence. But, I think you’re at a very similar decision point as I was about two years ago. So, in more general terms, I’d advise that you embrace the best possible educational opportunity you can right now. Immerse yourself and stay focused on the goal of working towards a four year degree. You’ll quickly find your faculty and administrators conspiring to help you get there.</p>
<p>I think the Honors program is a great idea for you! Even if you have some extra credits that can’t transfer to a four-year school it gives you time to recover and if your program is anything like the one I am in you will love it!</p>
<p>Seriously, you can never go wrong with your HSP. At the very worst, you work hard and get a “B.” At the best, you’re getting into wherever you want. </p>
<p>I’m in my CC’s HSP, and I’ve gotten so much recognition for doing well – I’ve accumulated only one “B” my entire academic career, which was in one of the five honors classes I took/am taking. </p>
<p>It can’t hurt; besides, they can be fun, sometimes. </p>
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