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marcos
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how many years did it take till you finish college?
what were your overall grades in college and how much work did you do in college.
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Brian O'Donnell
Finance
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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Hello Marcos!
In the United States, the journey to acquiring an undergraduate degree usually spans across 4 years. My own academic journey led me to obtain two Bachelor's degrees in Finance and Philosophy.
While the traditional 4-year university route was my chosen path, it's not uncommon for students to opt for a more flexible approach. A popular alternative is to spend the initial 2 years at a local community college before transferring to a university to complete the remaining 2 years. This option is particularly beneficial for those looking to save on tuition costs and those who are still uncertain about their future career path.
In light of this, I would strongly suggest that you start delving into potential college majors and career paths. A simple yet effective way to kickstart this exploration is by visiting the website of a nearby university. Look for their "Majors" section and spend some time reading through the various course descriptions. This will give you a sense of what each major entails, helping you identify what you find appealing, dull, thrilling, and so on.
In the United States, the journey to acquiring an undergraduate degree usually spans across 4 years. My own academic journey led me to obtain two Bachelor's degrees in Finance and Philosophy.
While the traditional 4-year university route was my chosen path, it's not uncommon for students to opt for a more flexible approach. A popular alternative is to spend the initial 2 years at a local community college before transferring to a university to complete the remaining 2 years. This option is particularly beneficial for those looking to save on tuition costs and those who are still uncertain about their future career path.
In light of this, I would strongly suggest that you start delving into potential college majors and career paths. A simple yet effective way to kickstart this exploration is by visiting the website of a nearby university. Look for their "Majors" section and spend some time reading through the various course descriptions. This will give you a sense of what each major entails, helping you identify what you find appealing, dull, thrilling, and so on.
Chevonese James
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Chevonese’s Answer
Hello Marco,
Your future career path is largely influenced by the profession you aspire to after college. Typically, there are two main routes you can take for college. One is to start with a 2-year community college, then possibly transition to a 4-year university. Alternatively, you can head straight to a 4-year university. Each of these choices, or a combination of them, are chosen for various reasons. Some people opt for community college first to save on costs or to stay close to home. I earned my bachelor's degree from a 4-year university, but it required a significant amount of work during that period due to financial constraints. Balancing academics, work, and a social life can indeed be challenging.
First and foremost, I recommend identifying what you might want to do for the rest of your life. Explore your passions, your likes and dislikes, and then you can start to consider what profession might suit you. If possible, try volunteering in that field. Remember, it's perfectly fine and quite common not to jump straight into a 4-year university.
Your future career path is largely influenced by the profession you aspire to after college. Typically, there are two main routes you can take for college. One is to start with a 2-year community college, then possibly transition to a 4-year university. Alternatively, you can head straight to a 4-year university. Each of these choices, or a combination of them, are chosen for various reasons. Some people opt for community college first to save on costs or to stay close to home. I earned my bachelor's degree from a 4-year university, but it required a significant amount of work during that period due to financial constraints. Balancing academics, work, and a social life can indeed be challenging.
First and foremost, I recommend identifying what you might want to do for the rest of your life. Explore your passions, your likes and dislikes, and then you can start to consider what profession might suit you. If possible, try volunteering in that field. Remember, it's perfectly fine and quite common not to jump straight into a 4-year university.
Rebecca Reed
Sr. Program Manager
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Richmond, California
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HI Marcos,
I received a Bachelors in Science from a University of California. It took me a total of five years to graduate from college, I started college at a community college and worked full time. To complete my prerequisite classes at community college took me three years. I transferred to a university and spent two years finishing my degree focused on my major classes to graduate.
During community college I worked full time up to 40 hours per week, during university I worked much less, part -time, up to 20 hours per week. Classes become more difficult as you move into focused classes for your major. Although, the prerequisite classes can be difficult as well because they are required, but may not be interesting to you.
Hope that's helpful, best of luck and success as you look into going to college!
Find a college that focuses on what you want to major in
It's o.k. to not go to a four year university right out of high school
You will need to make time in your day to study for classes to stay engaged and get good grades!
I received a Bachelors in Science from a University of California. It took me a total of five years to graduate from college, I started college at a community college and worked full time. To complete my prerequisite classes at community college took me three years. I transferred to a university and spent two years finishing my degree focused on my major classes to graduate.
During community college I worked full time up to 40 hours per week, during university I worked much less, part -time, up to 20 hours per week. Classes become more difficult as you move into focused classes for your major. Although, the prerequisite classes can be difficult as well because they are required, but may not be interesting to you.
Hope that's helpful, best of luck and success as you look into going to college!
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Meredith Lasner
Marketing
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New York, New York
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Meredith’s Answer
4 years, however there are opportunities to get involved professionally prior to a bachelor degree accomplishment
Pat Black
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Reno, Nevada
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Pat’s Answer
Hello there! I'm a proud graduate with a bachelor's degree in International Business. My journey to this achievement was a bit more winding and took a bit longer than most. This was due to two key factors. Firstly, I switched majors during my sophomore year. Secondly, I was juggling full-time work with part-time college, even commuting about 80 miles daily to attend my classes. Despite these hurdles, I persevered and completed my degree in 8 years.
While many people typically finish their degree in 4 to 5 years, my experience was a bit different. But let me tell you about the workload - for every hour spent in class, I dedicated about 1 to 2 hours for homework. This might sound daunting, but college is a unique experience. It's not like High School at all.
The beauty of college is that you have the freedom to choose classes that genuinely pique your interest. This makes a world of difference. I found that the workload didn't feel as heavy because I was deeply interested in the subjects I was studying. So, don't be discouraged. Your journey might be different, but it's yours, and every step is worth it!
While many people typically finish their degree in 4 to 5 years, my experience was a bit different. But let me tell you about the workload - for every hour spent in class, I dedicated about 1 to 2 hours for homework. This might sound daunting, but college is a unique experience. It's not like High School at all.
The beauty of college is that you have the freedom to choose classes that genuinely pique your interest. This makes a world of difference. I found that the workload didn't feel as heavy because I was deeply interested in the subjects I was studying. So, don't be discouraged. Your journey might be different, but it's yours, and every step is worth it!