Not every Junior College or University is the same.
One might not have the program that you are interested
in while another is seemingly too expensive to
attend. (yes, Junior colleges can be expensive as well)
Most of my friends that I graduated with this year have
ventured off to different colleges and universities like
HBU or Texas A&M. Most of them are athletes and
went on a football or basketball scholarship (if only
I had been in shape; I could’ve been in sports) and
most of their fees have been covered. As for my other
friends that have stuck around home such as myself,
96 % of them attend College of the Mainland. COM
offers everything from associate degrees to technical
certifications at an affordable cost. They have programs
such as Air Force ROTC, Process Technology,
Fire Protection Technology and so much more.
One program that College of the Mainland is well
known for is their welding program which a friend of
mine says, “ It didn’t even burn a hole in my pocket
“Welding humor…get it?? No? Okay, sorry. My friend
has already received
a job in less than a
month after completing
the program. Talk
about incredible. It
seems almost impossible
to find jobs right
after you finish getting
either your degree
or your certification,
but that just proves…
anything is possible.
COM has onsite offices
and also professors that will help you find a job
in your field if needed. The Program “ Soft Skills “ is
a training program to help you learn industrial activities
such as sheet rocking and much more. They have
many programs to help you on campus. Call and ask
to speak to the registrar if you are seeking more help
for “ Soft Skills “. Speaking of other programs COM
has to offer, The LVN program is one and I heard it is
outstanding. The employment rate is 97% (imagine the
employment rate 2018) the program I suggest to take
prior to the LVN program (licensed vocational nurse) is
the CNA class (certified nursing assistant) to get you
ready before you go into the second step into getting
your certification. The CNA program offers a get ready,
head start to have information under your belt about
the basics of being a Nurse.
Prairie View A & M University, as known as my Dream
School, have so many special services for any person
that attends. The services can be for both graduate and
undergraduates. For undergraduates, prior to move in
day it is encouraged to join the “ Summer Bridge Programs
“ to help give you extra knowledge before going
into your classes and get you accustom to your
everyday life on campus. This program can also get
you to earn college credits towards your degree. (Take
advantage future PV students) The nursing program
at PV is a phenomenal program that gets you ready
year by year to graduate full of knowledge. Far as my
friends that attend PV that is in the nursing program
she says “ It is challenging and may be difficult for sort
but I would recommend joining the Get Ready to Initiate
a Nursing Degree (GRIND) program which offers a
opportunity to prepare you for a field in the healthcare
world “. Did I mention that they have programs for each
field on campus? Yes, Indeed, If you struggle in some
classes there are programs for your career path, core
classes, pre rec’s and much more. Contact the student
services for more info.
I can not stress enough about how much I want to
inform you about the Pro’s in colleges, there are much
more to come on compare and contrast of universities
and junior colleges, The reasoning of why I chose
COM and PV are because of the high acceptance
rate and the pricing which is affordable in many cases.
They both strive to help their students in any way possible
and also help high schools around their areas to
get them ready for college such as COM has a Program
called “ Collegiate “ when I attended Dickinson
High School I was informed that I should participate
in the program, I did not want to because I was working
at the time and struggling to do my regular high
school work. The “ Collegiate “ program helps students
earn a associates degree as well as the high school
diploma. Please if you are in the Dickinson Area attending
high school DO COLLEGIATE, It’s worth the
hassle and the tassel! Do Not Be Like Me; I could’ve
been a lot further than I am as of now. Along with PV,
they have workshops throughout the summer to help
you before you enter your colleges classes so you can
go into your classes with confidence instead of sitting
there lost into space.
For more information about different colleges, programs
they have to offer, email: asireyae@yahoo.com,
If you would like me to research information about your
dream college don’t hesitate, I will help you in anyway
I can, Success comes from within.
