The bitter principle in the radicchio is lactucopicrin (intybin) , a sesquiterpene lactone. Lactucopicrin is a potent anti-malarial agent and has a sedative and analgesic (painkiller) effect. Its leaves are an excellent source of phenolic flavonoid antioxidants such as zea-xanthin, and lutein.
It typically takes two years to get an associate degree, but depending on the program and your own schedule it may take more or a bit less.
It depends on what type of degree you are looking to obtain. An Associate degree takes two years, a Bachelor's degree takes 4 years. This can be done in shorter or longer periods depending on how many credits you take a semester and if you take summer classes. These numbers are based on a full time schedule.