Students transfer, or use their credits from community colleges to earn a four-year degree. These train students in hundreds of careers from Business Administration and Computer Programming to Nursing, Fashion Design, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Secretarial, Commercial Photography, Engineering or Advertising Art. Students who complete these courses get degrees or certificates. Helping the Local Community Community colleges meet the educational and vocational needs of local communities. Usually they are run by a state government.
Admission is easier.
Two years at a community college can help an international student improve language skills and grow accustomed to the U.S. educational system and way of life. Costs are less. Community colleges are often smaller than four-year institutions. Classes are smaller, too. Teachers and advisors are able to provide personal attention to students.