well my basic classes are almost done and i need to get out of this town to a new college! anyone have any suggestions for a college that would have a good computer, preferably a computer networking and telecommunications program? gonna consider anything. living in Arkansas right now

 

the military reserves offer bonuses + free school...i say the reserve because that way you get a taste of what the military is about without having to commit full time....then if you like you could do it full time and be retired in 15-20 years with some nice benefits...i recomend this 1 , because it is a good opportunity , 2 , because i wish i had had enough sence to do it when i was young....it sucks being old and still having to work just so i can barely survive.

 

Are you finished with community college general education or high school?
did you want a more practical education or prefer going to a research institution?
public or private?
are you sure college is the place to get what you want?
have you done any research on where you might want to go--how a campus 'feels' to you can be as important to your success in staying and completing your degree.

need more info to help.

@ngelita
(I've been a Counselor for the University of CA for 16 years.)

 

high school and only need like another semester of college for my Associate of Arts and Associate of Science ( working on two at same time)
i want an education that i can use anywhere i go, i want to work around cellphone telecommunication or Computer networking, i want to be able to use it no matter where i go, and i would rather public since it is cheaper, and there isn't really anywhere around here that i could go check out that would offer such a program

 

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2073400,00.asp

top 20 wired colleges

 

thank ya

 

OK, good that you are working on the AA & AS at the same time (what are they in?). This means you are ready to possibly transfer (I was a transfer student too).

The link posted just lists the campuses that are wired for access, not for what computer science programs they have. Not listing MIT 1st and no mention of CAL Tech on there made me curious.

This site may be best: http://www.collegeboard.com/csearch/...s/11.0701.html -- then click on colleges to the right for info.

Most of those programs are computer science and many are at research institutions. So you may or may not get what you are looking for.

Also, since you are a non-resident, your fees will be very expensive--you may need to move to the state you are interested in attending a school at and live there for awhile, register to vote, get a license, etc., to start getting "state residency" status.

You need to narrow down what you want--a degree or practical experience. Some of those computer tech programs are vocational in nature and you may be better served in staying at a community college and getting certification in that field.

Or look at the for-profit programs like the Univ. of Phoenix, DeVry, etc. that has what you are looking for (these places also get you degrees). The for-profits are good options and most are accredited with no residency issues (some are on line). Their selling point is convenience if you have limited time or want to get done fast. However, you do pay for that convenience.

Regardless, having a degree will still offer more opportunities to you.
If you are in Arkansas, I know you have public universities! :)

Good luck!

@ngelita

 

I know, it's Arkansas, but staying in-state is usually cheaper.

 

staying in state is insanely less expensive usually. I didn't go to a super expensive school but I remember seeing the out of state price and wondered why anyone would come there... well besides the few really good programs we had...

 

i attend the University of Toledo in ohio. Its a really great school and they have some tech programs. might be worth checking out. cheap too.