ive attended two universities and a community college. at the lower level it's all the same. your bf will soon discover that spending thousands to take psy 101 is a rip off.

Nothing in the world is wrong with CC. A lot of people end up at a major university in an auditorium of 200+ people and failing. At least at community college you won't waste as much money, you also have way smaller classes.

Ok no **** that shit. People think community colleges are for "losers" and "idiots" who couldn't get into a uni. I think that's the dumbest thing ever. Sure, people who couldn't make it into a uni are trying to fix their game. They also could be trying to save money. It's a hard time to be alive and want to be educated. There are so many other reasons. People who have children and want to get a degree to pursue in a career that'll better their family may want to take it slow and not pay $19383814 a year, while they work to provide as we. People who want to stay close to home. People trying to make up for the years they missed from education after graduating from high school. They're coming back and I find that inspirational. It also doesn't make you a failure if you choose not to go to college at all. There are trades, jobs that don't require a degree and will allow you to move up, the longer you work there. There are so many options for students and non students. It shouldn't matter where you go, as long as you're doing yourself some good. I say **** the fact that I should pay heavy tuition to get the same general ed that I would at a community college but for less tuition just because community college has dirt in its name.

Don't feel like a failure!

I *love* my community college. All of the professors are from "real" universities and I've learned so much from them. Your boyfriend is merely ignorant about it (I don't mean that in a rude way, he just literally don't know enough about it). Go on to the community college, it will be fine!

That's actually a very smart move for you. I went to a private university and most of my friends from there are weighed down in $20 grand worth of debt.

Get out of that relationship quick. If he is that snobby about your school, there will be nothing in life that you will do to please him. His expectations are already through the roof.

It's a personal choice, colleges and universities are basically sixes for the generals and even some degrees. Life is short - be happy while creating as little long term debt as possible!

So? Just because he would feel that way about himself doesn't mean he'd absolutely feel the same way about you. You're each allowed to have differing opinions and priorities. Do what is best for you and let him do what is best for him. I don't think it's anything to get too worked up about, however, if a small thing like that does cause issues, then maybe it's time to rethink the relationship. Best of luck, wherever your road takes you!

Community colleges are great. I went to one to start out, and I almost have my Master's now. People who bash them are fools, who are probably going to waste a lot of money for being so elitist. There can be reasons to go to a 4 year right away but not usually.