“My brother brought the interest up,” said senior student Ka Yeng Xiong when asked about why he is choosing to attend Clare University next fall. “I want to go where the money is.”

Many students find their stress level increasing as they feel overwhelmed by the multitude of choices they must make regarding their future. Some students struggle to find enough money to afford a higher education. Some students are discouraged because they have not met the academic requirements for their school of choice. Others are not sure if they want to pursue a college education and are concerned about finding a job.

Recently, an article in The Washington Post said that enrollment at community colleges is increasing because of convenience and affordability. The article also stressed that enrollment is down at universities because of the higher costs compared to community colleges.

Senior Patrick McWilliams said he considered attending other colleges and universities, but after weighing the costs, he decided to stay close to home and attend Lansing Community College.

“It’s cheaper to go to LCC after high school,” said senior student Patrick McWilliams. “You can save thousands of dollars.”

Many people think that Lansing Community College does not offer a quality education. However, school counselors disagree.

“I can’t say enough about community college”, said guidance councilor Raymond Rubio. “For a lot of students, it’s the best option.”

Rubio went on to say that community colleges offer interesting, non-degree programs. He added that students will find a variety of class choices that they would find at a university, only at a lower tuition rate.

Rubio also stressed that attending a community college give students a chance to boost their GPA before transferring into a four-year university.

“Community colleges,” said Rubio, “are also a good alternative for those students who are unsure of what they would like to major in.”

Some students who did not initially consider attending a community college, decided that it would be the best choice.

Former Everett student and HOPE Scholarship winner Jair Gonzalez said, “Students (who attend community college) tend to focus more because there are fewer distractions and the smaller class sizes. It helps you build a closer interaction with your professors.”

Rubio said that scheduling an appointment with a school counselor is important in planning your academic future and stressed that students need to be proactive.

“Education is a life long process.” said Rubio. “Get in. Get it done. Move on.”

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