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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I did this in California because I got knocked up my senior year and needed to raise my kid while trying to get a degree and job.

Community college is difficult, in my experience, because there is a lack of social support for students. You go to class, you work (I was a CNA while I was in 'cc at night), you go home and take care of the baby. Rinse and repeat. It was a difficult experience and I wouldn't describe those years as fun compared to my time at UCLA. I didn't really make any friends at the CC, didn't connect with teachers (mostly low paid adjuncts who come and go).

I was able to get my RN and then worked nights and attended UCLA where I got my BSN and NP degree.

It's a difficult experience. I saved money and made it through, but I wouldn't recommend it. My DD went to UVA and I have to say her experience is much, much more fun and better. She's doing study abroad and interning. [/quote]

Wow, you're aweseome!  It sounds like it was hard  but you're a CC success story.  Exactly the reason those programs were created.  [/quote]

+1  I'm proud of you, whoever you are[/quote]

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