This topic fortunately found me in my state of worry.  This topic was perfect for me because of my early graduation situation.  This is a topic I feel like I could write way over the maximum of 500 words with just my experience and not finding any sources to squeeze in.  I feel that community colleges are a blessing and a great alternative for getting an education rather than a four year university.  I feel so grateful that I was able to start off my college experience by go to a community college like ICC rather than a BIG university.  I would definitely feel lost and isolated if I would have had to of gone to University  of Illinois   during the second semester of what should have been my senior year.  Instead I was able to come to ICC where I received the best of both worlds.  I get a head start of my college experience but am still living at home so it does not feel way different from what I was used to.  If I could go back in time I would most definitely choose going to ICC again.  I feel it is one of the best and smartest decisions that I have made in a real long time.  The teachers are friendly and helpful and it is not hard to socialize with fellow classmates.  From my experience so far I have really considered staying for a full two years because I believe it would be worth it.  However, I feel it is time to move on and start becoming more self independent by being away from home.  If I ever I have kids I would most definitely push this great community college experience on them, because I know first hand that it is worth it. 
I'm happy to hear this, Jake. Because of students like you, my job here is very rewarding. I think ICC is a pretty special place that gets looked over by students sometimes. I think you're going to be extra prepared for your career as an Illini.
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