Transferring to CSU; Concentrating on Accounting; Future Plans, need opinions

Transfer Students
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Hi everyone I have two major concerns I need advise on.

Problem 1;
Some background; I am a transfer student who went to community college for 3 years and I had some family troubles my first year of college, thats why my gpa sunk tanked. BTW my major is Business Administration; focusing on Accounting. So, I applied to every school possible to see if i could get in but I go denied many schools. I got accepted to UCR, but my family talked me into staying home. Then, I finally made my decision to go to a CSU, because it is more financially affordable for my family. Which seemed like the right decision because my GPA was extremely low, “2.6”. Overall, I am happy I get to stay home for two more years and go to school in my hometown. Along the same lines, I am just worried for the future. I keep feeding my curiosity on the differences between attending CSU’s and UC’s. I keep reading on negative perspectives on CSU’s and it is honestly worrying me. Although the thought of dropping out of CSU and going to community college seems like a better idea; I cant because I am already done with my pre-reqs for Business and there is no point to go back to community college. Initially, my goal is to finish an accounting undergraduate degree and then go on to law school. I just feel hopeless and do not know what to do. I feel like future wise I will not have the same job opportunity as those who attend UC’s… Or not even get into law schools.

Problem 2; My future goals; Law School etc.
My goal is to be a practicing lawyer and accountant one day. I know this is a rare career combo and people think it is very odd when i say I want to do both. I am worried after I graduate from CSU hopefully with a higher gpa than i started with from community college, I wont get accepted into the Law schools I want to attend. I am going to have an opportunity to have a redo for my grades while going to the csu, but will law schools not accept me due to my lower gpa at community college, than going to csu? I am a very confused puppy and need some solid advise of what could possibly happen or what to expect. Quick recap on why my gpa was low during community college, My background; I am the oldest child, my freshmen year of college i had my mom go through breast cancer, two deaths in my family etc. It had a major toll on my well-being and caused me to just give up. I never stopped going to school though, one thing I admire about myself is I do not give up. I work hard, I volunteer for my community, I am aware of issues around me, I am a people person. I just need guidance on what to do next.

Ps To anyone who reads this and responds your time and advise is very much appreicated.
Thank you

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It sounds like you made a good choice based on your life situation. I would encourage you to work hard and focus on your academics wherever you are. Any perceived difference between UCR and the CSU you are attending is out of control. But what is in your control is how well you do at the CSU. Do well your next two years and who knows what will open up for you.

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You need to finish your degree at your CSU.
Why would you go backwards to a community college??? Then you’d have to transfer again to a university since community colleges don’t offer BS/BA degrees. Are you aware that one of the primary reasons for a CC is to prepare your transition to an actual university?

People with UC degrees won’t get paid more than someone who went to a CSU. Get good grades and you’ll get a job. Where are you getting your negative information about the CSU’s? There are thousands of out of state students who desperately want to attend California State schools. Just look at the posts here on CC.

(BTW: my husband works for a large company; he went to Stanford. The VP at his company, is his boss; that person is a CSU grad.)

Get your degree. If it were me, I’d wait on law school.

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As I mentioned in response to your other post - go to LiinkedIn and look at where the the graduates of CSUX work and what kind of jobs they have. It will open your eyes to the truth. The truth is, the CSU system graduates more tens of thousands more productive Californians every year than the UC system does.

This isn’t to demean or otherwise discredit the UC system. Its 9 campuses and top restrictive admissions simply doesn’t fit everyone’s academic needs.