<p>I'm a biology major and I've talked to two counselors about my transfer plan. I'm planning to transfer to CSULB or UCI. They both told me that if I want to transfer in two years I'd have to take a year-long biology course at another community college since the course at the one I'm going to is a year and a half. It would be beneficial since I live between the two campuses and I can transfer quick, however I thought it would be a bad idea since I'd be wasting so much energy and gas. Plus I also have to take chemistry and physics which are both a year-long and I don't want to overload myself with so many science classes. I decided to take the longer path so I can spread everything out and not have to take all my required classes all at once. So, is this typical for all science majors in CC?</p>
<p>It is not unusual at all. Sounds like a good idea as that is a tough schedule with the 3 lab classes at once.</p>
<p>I’m a physics major in a CC, and I’m going to be here for 3 years. It’s not uncommon at all.</p>
<p>It is actually quite common. Some people go part time so they end up staying longer. At some schools classes are only offered once a semester or every other semester so that adds to the time.</p>
<p>No, it isn’t, and it shouldn’t matter when you apply to transfer, assuming you had a good reason for doing so.</p>
<p>I agree with the above posters. Students stay at community colleges 3 years and even longer for all sorts of legitimate reasons.</p>
<p>I agree with the others that there is nothing abnormal about your particular path.</p>
<p>I also wanted to add: who cares if it’s normal or not? What is best for other students may not be best for you. What’s important is that you make the best decision for your particular situation. As long as you can explain it rationally to yourself and to others, no one is going to fault you for the path you choose.</p>