Choosing a college can be a major decision in your
             life. I say this because your choice will determine the
             quality of education you will be receiving as well as shape
             your independence. During this essay, I plan to go over
             factors that should be acknowledged before selecting an
             institution of higher education. The items should be
             considered are deciding between a two year and a four year
             school, a large or small institution, and a local opposed to
             The first obstacle is deciding which type of degree
             your after. The two degrees you have an option of pursuing
             are a two year (Associates) and a four year (Bachelor). By
             selecting a two year term you would spend less time in
             school with an early beginning in your occupation. This
             means there would be less job opportunities leading to a
             lower starting salary. A four year degree offers more
             openings in the work field with a small hike in income. You
             will have to decide which type of degree suits your
             Your next decision should be whether you want to attend
             a large or a small campus. In large schools there is little
             student teacher interaction, in or out of the classroom.
             Smaller schools, however, do offer a bond between Mentor and
             pupil which is needed for a first year student. The problem
             with small colleges is that they are not well known and your
             employment can be effected by your schools status. The
             larger institutions make you more susceptible to
             distractions and can cause bad study habits to arise. With
             this decision you have to know yourself, meaning how
             The final hurdle your are faced with is deciding how
             far you want to travel to attend school. A local school
             offers security, and students with similar backgrounds.
             This makes it so you do not have to adjust too much.
             Attending a school far away is a reality check because you
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