Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Top Questions

Campuses should be visited with a tour of the campus to check out the facilities. If the student can contact current students beforehand it would be beneficial. Check out websites and books that rank the school, and do so in an unbiased way. To make the most of the college experience, get involved in clubs and other organizations. Take advantage of the knoweldge of the professors. Take advantage of the school's resources. Go to career fairs and lectures to learn more about your industry. GPAs count more, so take classes seriously.

There are very few girls here. Do not come here if you're the kind of guy that measures his worth by the notches on his bed-post. And girls, this school is full of nerds, many of us have little experience with girls, so we can be really awkward around you.

My best advice would be to stay focused on the future. A lot of parents and students loose track of what their long term goals are and they lower their standards to fit their present needs. If you want to be a doctor, go to the school with the best medical college, do not settle on what is cheap or convenient. You will only hurt yourself in the long run. Understand that college will not always be easy or fun but what you get out of college will almost guarantee you success for your future and maybe even the future of your children or children's children.

GO VISIT!!! YOU MUST VISIT THE COLLEGE!!!!

It depends on what the student wants to do. If the student knows exactly what they want to do and the best college in that field is affordable to the parents, then that should be the college of choice. Chosing the best college in the field of choice should be the deciding factor for students. Second should be activities and social life around campus. Most state colleges are party schools and most private colleges are more academic based. Acedemics should always come first, however the student does need some time to relax from class. A balance of the best academics and some variety of social clubs would be the best choice. To make the most out of college, the best decision would be to see your professors during office hours and get tutoring when you need it. Then, when you have time, go have fun.

It is important for students to take a very good look at themselves before choosing the college that is right for them. Depending on their personality, their interests, and their desire for knowledge vs. their desire for parties, a prospective student can make the proper choice for where they want to be. All students should look into each college's cost, available clubs and organizations, available new technology, and available social life. By finding the answers to these four things, one can make an appropriate decision on where they should go to school. For instance, lets look at the student who cares only about his career. He should find a school with a lot of clubs (which are usually a great source for knowledge), a lot of new technology available, and maybe not such a great social life. The student would also probably be willing to pay more for a better education. The party student however should probably look for a low cost school, with a good social life, probably not as much of an emphasis on technology, but still with many different options as far as clubs and organizations.

Visit all possible colleges that pertain to your needs.

Get oriented. Read all the fineprint and before comitting to a school becuase of the price make sure to know what is and what is not included in the amount. Many parents make the mistake of believing that tuition includes housing and dinning fees, and later are dissapointed to find out that those are an extra 5 Grand. Also, choose a school based on academic pride and study habits. Some schools are based on party atmospheres and others concentrate on scholastics. Choosing a school for the wrong atmosphere will only hinder you in the long run. The best school for a student is that which makes you excited on the inside and practices your true passion for learning.

good luck...you pay for the name not the education, I do have an amazing job because of ERAU but it's very $$$$

Look for financial aid. You will get a superior education with small class sizes and helping professors, but everything good comes at a cost.