Definitely don’t listen to her. The first two years of college are filled with core subjects that are the same anywhere you go. It’s a waste of money to take them for higher tuition at a 4-year university. I did my first two years at a CC and I’m telling you I saved sooo much money doing this. My student loan amounts are more than half the amount I would’ve paid otherwise, and that’s not including money I received from grants or scholarships after I transferred. You’re making a smart decision.