4 year college vs. trade/technical school?
546289
If she's set on Cosmetology, then a trade school would be fine. However, if she wants to be a famous designer or dresser, then getting a four-year degree in fashion or something would be much more preferable. I'd say go to college, in case she changes her mind along the way.
996903
It really depends on what you plan on doing.  If you are going to go into the field that you are being trained in at the vocational school then it should be fine.  In fact, that is often seen as better than a traditional 4-year.
270711
That depends on whether you get an engineering degree or an Information Technology "IT" degree. The easiest way is to go to a community college and get an IT associates degree which can transfer to a 4 year Bachelor's degree later on if you decide to take all 4 years instead of just 2 years. A formal engineering degree involves math, physics, chemistry and other stuff you really don't need if your going to specialize in computers and computer networks. However, a 4 year degree may get you more money than a 2 year degree at big companies.
189101
In many ways you are right. Education is an investment of time and money that may or may not pay off. If you know you won't be totally committed to college, don't go.
57102
I think that these are often two separate majors.\n\nIf you want to build computers (from a design perspective) then computer science or computer engineering is probably the best major. Here is an example page from Washington University Dept of Computer Science and Engineering: http://www.cs.washington.edu/\n\nComputer repair is not necessarily a part of these majors. Repair is more often part of a computer technician training program that is typically part of an associates degree program at at community college. Take a look there.\n\nOf course, one strategy would be to get your four year degree in computer science or computer engineering and then take courses in repair after you graduate from the four year program. Here is an example of one of these certificate program:\nhttp://www.lagcc.cuny.edu/ace/program.asp?Program=Computer+Repair+Certificate+Program\n\nHope this helps.
195637
I think you would benefit from two years at a community college -- it would give you time to improve your communication skills. Your English just isn't good enough yet for a 4-year school.
813377
From a degreed HR persons point of view, an associates is barely worth the paper it is printed on.\n\nYou would be better off earning the credit hours but transfering to a 4 year school and listing the 4 year school with "pursuing Bachelors" even if you take 20 years.
1138321
Both require a doctorates, so 4 years...
17268
I'm not sure I agree with the first answer.  \n\nCommunity colleges are places where you get two years worth of classes.  For whatever reason (school mission, funding, etc.), they don't issue 4-year degrees.\n\nTherefore, some people don't see them as a 'real' college.'  But their hours transfer to four year colleges, the classes give you a good start if it's your first time doing work at a college level.\n\nThe BIG upside for students is that they're usually much cheaper than other public 4-year colleges and definitely cheaper than private schools.    \n\nI have plenty of friends who got an Ivy League education that STILL went to community colleges in the summer so they could finish their degree's sooner.
1017943
Education, no matter how long, is not a waste. I am sure you learned something that you did not know from this school. Consider finishing the career or see if you can use your college credits elsewhere. It's all up to you the way your future turns out. Good Luck!
77046
There are also many good Careers that can be had from Community College coursework or degrees.  Also, for Programming jobs or IT jobs, direct knowledge and professional certifications can be more important than a degree.\n\nBut having said that, A standard 4 year College is well worth it as a part of growing up.  It is lonely and tough for some, and amazing and life changing for others.  Regardless of your decision, it's empowering to have goals and be in control of your destiny.
1106769
Well, the whole idea in furthering your education is identifying issues in the world, deciding what concerns you, then wanting come up with a solution. I don't believe it's by chance that you have spent 4 years in a particualr studies. You have learned something. Now all you have to do is identify the issue, and try to come up with a solution.
281126
There are 2 year and 4 year progrmas.  An associate's degree is given for the 2 year program and a bachelor's degree is given for the 4 year program.
780629
I would go the community college route if you plan to go back to school at some point.  A fair percentage of ITT's credits don't transfer to other schools.
277361
It can go either way. I good place to start is looking into courses at your local community college. More education background is always a good thing.
1015881
What country do you transfer from and to what year in 4 year college?
769219
Accreditation or not, I think a program in EET is a whole lot better than just ET.  And a good community college is as good as a 4 year college, except for upper division classes that it won't have.