They do everything they can do to encourage learning. You don't have to go away. There's a really good college right here. The commuting time is right. And BCC is in Pittsfield and Great Barrington.
Financial aid is available too.
If you're planning to graduate from a four-year college, you'll save money by going to BCC for the first two years, then transferring . Customized business and industry training. Noncredit workshops and lifelong learning. It's an education for today's world. I felt secure exploring new areas without feeling threatened by the size and cost of a larger university.