This article takes the term "community colleges" and looks at it in literal terms. As such, it lists the aspects of the attending a program at college level that give students the opportunity for unique experiences thanks to small classroom sizes and a more hands-on environment.

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Community Colleges Offer Strong Community Feel
It is difficult to feel like anything more than a number in a class of 500 people.
You are constantly jostling for your professors’ attention if you have questions
and getting involved in group activities can be difficult simply because the
sheer amount of people. Additionally, universities have an impersonal feel in
regards to networking possibilities.
On the other hand, community colleges (as the name implies) offer a unique
perspective on educating students. Because classes are limited to about 50
people, there is a lot more opportunity for classroom discussions, peer-to-peer
interaction, networking and one-on-one time with instructors. These types of
interactions alone are a major benefit. For example, at Centennial College, all
instructors have years of experience in the field for which they prepare
students. As such, students are not only learning from textbooks but also from
discussions with their instructors, during which they may receive anecdotal
advice that serves to enhance education. Meanwhile, classroom debates serve
to extend topic knowledge as students may ask questions instructors did not
think of covering. By having a classroom discussion, topics are covered in a
more in-depth manner.
Another benefit to the "community" feel of colleges is that students get to
obtain hands-on experience in exuberant environments that allow for
personalized attention, which ensures they are getting the most out of the
application. At Centennial College, all programs feature some form of hands-on
aspect, among which are: case studies, projects, presentations, group work,
role playing, practice in mock environments, assignments that mimic real
world tasks, and more.
Community colleges are also known for lower tuition rates than universities. In
Canada, university tuition (on average, per year) cost $6,348 in 2012-13 school
year, according to CBC News. This was expected to climb to $7,437 in the 2016-
17 school year. Meanwhile for college diploma programs, students pay $2,400.
This is a huge difference for an equally respected education with many added
benefits. Additionally, students can apply for grants to lessen the financial load
even further.

2. Address: Centennial College, P.O. Box 631, Station A, Toronto M1K 5E9, Ontario, Canada
Tel: 416-289-5300, Email: success@centennialcollege.ca Page 2
Lastly, the community feel of colleges continues with life on campus.
Centennial College, for example, understands that students are not defined
solely by their academic success. As such, the college offers an array of
activities to enhance students’ time and overall experiences at Centennial. As
such, those who wish to meet new people may experience residence life or
become part of the various student associations. Those interested in working
out or sports can try out for a varsity team. There is always a selection of
exciting gatherings occurring on campus that allows students to relax, unwind
and enjoy their experience that much more.
Author: Jason White
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