I strongly believe that an Associates degree is better than "some college".  It is cost efficient (because you know that the credits you have taken and the sequence you have taken them in will transfer), much more time efficient long term (if you decide to take time off before completing a Bachelors degree), and looks much better on a resume,

explore whether or not you going to transfer before you get your Associates degree?  Why or why not?  is An Associates degree is better than "some college. ?