In the United States, community colleges (once commonly called junior colleges), are primarily two-year public institutions of tertiary education. Many community colleges also offer remedial education, GEDs, high school degrees, technical degrees and certificates, and a limited number of 4-year degrees.
After graduating from a community college, some students transfer to a university or liberal arts college for two to three years to complete a bachelor's degree.
In the United States, an increasing number of American students are using community colleges as a pathway to earn bachelor’s degrees at prestigious universities like the University of Pennsylvania and New York University.
There are several reasons international students may choose to attend a community college. They are often much more affordable than four-year colleges.
Determine your long-term academic goals - If you plan to transfer to a four-year college, it may be wise to research the community colleges that often feed into the four-year college or university. If your goal is to become certified in a field or get a two-year associate’s degree instead of a bachelor’s degree, a community college education in the United States may make you more competitive at home.
Make sure the community college is accredited and that your credits will transfer - A school that is accredited is recognized as having met a certain degree of quality education. Courses taken at accredited colleges are also more likely to be transferable to other colleges and universities, which is important if the community college intends to earn a bachelor’s degree elsewhere.
Get a sense of the culture - Different parts of the United States have different climates and cultures. Research the city and surrounding areas of your prospective community college, and determine whether the school has special programs for international students.
Determine your housing needs - There are about 200 community colleges with residential buildings on campus, Ms. Kent said. However, there are many community colleges that don’t have dorms or any residential buildings. Students may have to look for their own apartments near the community college or ask the college for recommendations.
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