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Hi Everyone
Just wondering, What the pro's and con's are for each? (Personal opinion) I am doing an essay on this issue!
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Kaitlin
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One benefit I LOVE about College is it is hands on. A lot of it gives you experience rather in University it is more theory. College also has a specific job set usually [E.g. Sports Buisness Administration and Management @ Durham College VS some Degree of some kind in Scienes, Arts or Buisness]. I feel it is better for students to get a feel of both. Most College programs allow students to advance/bridge with university programs. Sports Buisness Administration and Management @ Durham College has a breach with Athabasca University. Many programs try to help you have a bt of both which is amazing for students to have that choice. Sorry if it is a bit repititive, but i hope that helps you  With Care, Anna
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I would have to say it all depends on what you are looking to get out of your education.
Universities degrees tend to be held in more respect than a college degree.
College classes tend to be smaller and you may have a great sense of being an actual person instead of just a student ID number.
Cost is another factor; depending on the program if you choose to go to a university you may spend a much greater amount of money.
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Im gonna go with University is better because IM going to one!! 
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kgray00 wrote:Hi Everyone
Just wondering, What the pro's and con's are for each? (Personal opinion) I am doing an essay on this issue!
Regards,
Kaitlin it comes down to your career choice as well though. for some programs, a college degree will get you just as good of a chance, if not better (e.g. some lab technicians). University degrees are usually held in more esteem because 1) they take longer to complete, usually 2) it costs more, usually and 3) the entrance requirements and academic workload is much more demanding. i don't think everyone should go to university as then we'll end up with a huge portion of the population with bachelor's degrees with little job opportunities, which is what a lot of people find themselves at after 4 years at university. There is a lot of pressure from family and society for people to choose university admittedly, but this doesn't need to be the case. If you're researching into it the "Obay" campaigns by the ontario association of colleges was a really interesting one
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College is definitely more hands-on, and it's great because you get to know your teachers and they get to know you. The one thing I really didn't like about college is that they baby you way too much. I found it easier than high school and it turned me off from it. It's hard to motivate yourself to go to class because it feels like there's no point unless you have to hand something in or write a test.
It depends on the person, of course. Some people prefer college because it's so much like high school; I personally am looking forward to going to university this fall and forcing myself to become more independent and responsible.
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College gets you a diploma, which gives you a job.
University gets you a degree, which gives you a career.
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I think it's unfair to assume that College will only lead to a 'job' and University to a 'career'. There is immense value in both, and for some college is the best route to a career. It really comes down to what you feel you have achieved from your post secondary education.
My dad is a Univerisity professor and says that for the most part the courses you take in the first four years to get a bachelor are pretty boring and it doesn't really become interesting and valuable until you pursue a Masters or PhD.
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If your dad is a professor does that mean you get free university? or at least discounted? Also i found my bachelors somewhat useless, they dont give you enough tools to show you where you can use it. needless to say i'm onto a masters and loving it
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D.Dickin wrote:College gets you a diploma, which gives you a job.
University gets you a degree, which gives you a career. 
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i dont think one is necessarily better than the other .. i think its a personal fit ... if your more of a hands on learner, you get more experience like that in college personally, im a theoretical learner so i chose university
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I believe that university is better because it helps you out in the real world. It gives you a huge advantage over someone who went to college.
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Like people already mentioned.
Both college and universities are good depending on the program you want to pursue.
If one wanted a more hands on experience they may consider college where as if someone wanted more academic studies they might consider university.
They are both just as good.
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I finished college and loved it. Keep in mind I took Child and Youth Work.
I loved the intimacy of getting to know the classmates over the 3 years, getting to know teacher's, and building the social networking and having hands on experience.
College was awesome, and a lot of my classmates are very happy with their jobs and some of them have gone on to make decent money and work for great companies. BUT if they want to get anywhere they need a degree. They will never get into any of the top positions, or make any real money, unless they get a degree. It can be a degree in anything, really.
I realised that although I loved what I did as a Teacher's Assistant I could do the job myself.
Here we are- University.
I HATE IT. It's boring, impersonal, and you pretty much get 2 chances to pass the course.
I prefer the mini tests in College where if I messed up one test I could make it up in the next.
University- you're pretty much screwed and you're paying for your mistakes---litterallly.
Oh well. You want to career, and the money, you better be willing to work for it!
Glendon/York Universty - Specialization in Psychology
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Quote:College gets you a diploma, which gives you a job.
University gets you a degree, which gives you a career.
Actually, some colleges give out associate's degrees.
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D.Dickin wrote:College gets you a diploma, which gives you a job.
University gets you a degree, which gives you a career. What planet do you live on? A BA gives you not a heck of a lot. Ask the thousands before you. Many college diplomas give you a lot more than just a job. I never understand people who think university is the be all and end all.
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archun wrote:I believe that university is better because it helps you out in the real world. It gives you a huge advantage over someone who went to college. What???????????? A university BA does not help you out in the real world. Some of those college diploma grads have a huge advantage over the university grads (especially BA grads).
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Well obviously people are getting jobs with a BA, but how many are getting jobs relevant to their degree?
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karla wrote:Well obviously people are getting jobs with a BA, but how many are getting jobs relevant to their degree? You could make that an argument, but since a BA degree is so much more broader (and the skills you acquire can be applicable anywhere) than say a BSc, or even what I’m getting, a BES – you can work your way up in any sector (which of course, can be seen as both an advantage and a disadvantage), and if you want to narrow down your career you could always do a master’s or a post-doctorate in the subject of your choice.
Environmental Studies & Resource Management, Earth Science
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seamoraine wrote:
but since a BA degree is so much more broader (and the skills you acquire can be applicable anywhere) than say a BSc, or even what I’m getting, a BES
Hardly....a BA cannot be applied to work in an accounting firm, a research lab or an engineering firm. The majority of jobs which a BA would help for (I say this because there are few jobs that *require* a BA unlike which require other degrees) could equally be "satisfied" by any other degree, while a BA degree will not substitute for a BSc or a BEng. I'm not trying to "diss" BA guys or anything, but let's not get into fantasy mode here...
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