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Originally Posted by masterroshi
The thing about going to college first is that it would be harder to transfer than just go from highschool. As for broadning my horizons and being indepentant, I totally agree with you. You should take university as an oppurtunity to learn and just gain valubale knowledge and thats exactly what my opinion is on university, a chance to gain intellectually. I feel that if go to larger university there is more to learn and more oppurtunitys for me as a student such as clubs and other stuff around campus.
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Hardly a sound argument.
With minimal planning, the effort it takes to transfer to SFU/UBC from Kwantlen/Langara is negligible in the scope of your academic career.
Whether at a 'larger' university or 'smaller' univeristy, 100/1000-200/2000 courses are practically - and often are - identical irregardless of institution. At 300/3000-400/4000 and graduate levels, yes, 'larger' universities have greater diversity. Thus, Langara, Kwantlen, SFU, and UBC have equal learning opportunities at your level.
SFU/UBC have the edge on clubs and on-campus activities over Langara/Kwantlen; UBC in particular. You have a valid point. University is not an isolated an academic bubble, though, and most would gain more venturing out into their community than exploring institutional opportunities, single-minded.
I would suggest you do not dismiss the advice you're being given so readily, as it's a considerable asset. We've all learnt with age, and we're imparting some of that knowledge onto you, whether you choose to accept it is your call.