Community College for over 4 years ahhhhh

bookishspider

So I started out going to community college my first semesters for my associates in arts than changed to an AS in computer networking...When I changed to computer networking I started working full time and going to school part time. Im currently in my 4th year of school and looks like I will have to go for 1 more year at least...Does this look bad on a resume? I feel like nobody will want to hire somebody who went to community college for 5 years. I currently have 3.0 GPA and have never failed a class but it just gets hard scheduling classes working full time. I regret my decision now going to school part time. All my other friends are getting ready to graduate with there bachelors and I still dont even have my associates..All i have currently is a computer specialist certificate and that means absolutely nothing to me at this point..Also my current job has nothing to do with technology it is a factory job...

snunez889

It also took me a few years to get my AS degree. I don't list how many years it took on my resume, I just put down that I have one.

jamesleecoleman

Just get it done and don't give up.
It took me some time to get my 2 year degree. I have it and you'll get yours too.

When you put it on your resume, just put the expected date. I don't think that any employer will ask how long it took, as long as you have it or you're working towards it.

danny069

I started my associates degree in 1999, I dropped out in 2001 because I didn't like telecommunications, I was young, and inexperienced, had a crap advisor. I got my A+ in 2003 and started in IT. I went back to school in 2011, got my associates in 2013. Now I am in my bachelor's program, going to finish in Dec. 2015 or May 2016. My associates degree was 14 years from start to finish. It doesn't matter how long it takes you, all the matters is that you finish. Finishing means more than how long it takes don't be ashamed to put it in your resume, your employer should respect that you finished and if they don't, they are not worth having you in their company. Keep at it, little by little you will get there and will be successful in life because you were determined and you did not give up!

IIIMaster

Yeah I understand your frustration but it seem as that switch added more time to your school experience. Also add in the fact your working full time doesnt help. In the end I had to speak to my manager for permission to attend day classes for school. I attended priority courses in the morning then attempted to schedule as many of the other I course at night or online.

In regards to school jobs dont care how long you attended or what your grades was. Only the fact you was able gain that degree. Heck it took my 3 years to finish my associates and another 3 for my bachelors. But I must admit I was part time a lot of semesters.

Jon_Cisco

It is not likely that companies will spend any time at all worrying about your associates degree. Most just want to know you have it. Schools have part time programs and that means some people will take longer then others. As to your regret everything could be done different in hindsight but it's what you do now that matters.

anhtran35

NoONE will care how long it took. They don't ask that. They see on your resume:

Northern VA Community College
AAS of Network Technology
May 2015

Why would they care if you put June 1909 BC to May 2015 AD? Just list the graduation date example May 2015.

bookishspider

thanks for the replys guys! Never thought about doing it that way....

the_Grinch

Yeah don't worry about it. Most companies merely want to know when you completed. I have yet to have anyone ask when I started or how long it took to complete.

N2IT

See it through, nothing wrong with taking your time.

Dragonranger

Took me 4 years too for A.S. going to school part time.

aspiringsoul

I think as long as you earn the degree, it doesn't matter how long it takes you. Employers understand that life can get in the way of goals. I would be more impressed by someone who completed their degree after a few or several years, than by someone who gave up, and never completed the degree.

tpatt100

I took so long I think I probably ended up with teachers that were students in some of my past classes I took.....

iBrokeIT

You will be so much better off in life and have a lot less stress when you stop comparing yourself to others. It is a waste of time and effort on your part.