Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Top Questions

The degree I needed to continue my pursuit of a comission into the Air Force as an officer and a pilot.

Attending Embry-Riddle has allowed me to pursue my dream of serving this country as an officer in the United States Air Force. In an environment largely made up of ROTC members of every branch, I have found a place where everyone looks out for each other rather than just themselves. An atmosphere of fierce camaraderie has quickly led me to lifelong friends who I can depend on in any situation. In times of academic uncertainty, the students here have banded together to help each other out. Other times, when an individual's well being has been on the line, our community has stepped up to help. As I enter my second semester, I eagerly await the challenges that await me, on both the academic and professional levels. It is unfortunate that such a great enviornment comes with such a hefty cost in tuition, however the bonds that I've made and the career that I have set for myself will make it worthwhile in the end.

I am having the time of my life. ERAU has opened my world to so many new opportunities. I have met and become friends with individuals from all over the world. My course work is very hard and challenging yet obtainable with the help of instructors and friends. I will graduate with a very desired degree from a university top in my field. I have had opportunities here that I never would have at a large state university. ERAU has has helped me grow both academically and socially. My on campus job also challanges me to grow and keeps me very involved in campus and community life. I would not trade this time in my life for anything.

This school has been very good at teaching me about the hardships of the outside world. I thought that the Navy had been difficult on the administration side but Riddle has been worse. The education here has been outstanding though. I have never had a class with more than 25 students and all of my professors have been Ph.D.s most with industry experience. Being a veteran this school has been very helpful in adjusting back into civial life as a large portion of the student body is veterans. One of the largest clubs on campus is the veteran students association.

Attending Elgin Community College has made it possible for me to afford my education. Finances have always been a major obstacle in my college plans. I could not afford a four year school so I thought I would not be able to go to college. But at ECC I was able to pay for school myself as a full-time student with a part-time job. I am so thankful that ECC is able to provide such low tuition costs for its students. I am currently working on getting my Associate's Degree and I know it would not have been possible if it were not for ECC. The professors are very knowledgable and fair, and there are so many extracurricular activities to choose from. I have always wanted to volunteer somewhere but was not sure how to go about it so I enrolled in ECC's SERVE program which got me started in volunteering. I also found a club I really enjoy called Spartan Christian Fellowship. ECC is also affiliated with the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society which gives me opportunities to improve my leadership skills and confidence in my academic abilities. I am so grateful I came here.

As soon as I arrived at Embry-Riddle I knew that I had made the right decision. The campus is well maintained and both students and staff are very friendly and willing to help eachother out. My main focus so far has been with participating in Air Force ROTC, where I have made close bonds with cadets from every branch of the military. There is a mentality here that I have yet to see anywhere else in which everyone else is dedicated to helping you out in a time of need. It doesn't matter if you're a freshmen and they're a senior, they are there for you. Shortly after joining the color guard I participated in a ceremony to honor those who were lose on September 11th, and have since been actively participating in training and color guard events. It has been through this team that I have made some of my closest friends as well. Last, I have joined a medical team on campus that works with campus safety, and am training to become a Certified First Responder. I have always been interested in this field, and this club has helped me to pursue it.

The college experiance has changed me and has made me more responsiable. taught me to live on my own and become a new man. it has given me freinds and new intrest. it has taught me well i feel much educated and alert.

What I have gotten out of my freshman year of college here at Embry-Riddle has been a second family. The people you meet here you will know for a life time. My first year here I stayed in Doolittle a dorm on campus and the friends I had made in that hall have become a second family to me. Also to meet new people and to get your feet wet in a new environment is also an amazing experience to experience. Once you get to college you are on your own and initially you are taking a journey to find out who you want to be in this world. By going to college it is just one step in many in becoming something in this thing we call life. Relating to people is also a big thing. Here at Riddle everyone understands the aviation lingo and to have a conversation about the thing you love is just an awesome thing to experience. To see others just like you striving in the same goal in becoming an airline pilot makes it easier to keep stepping forward to achieve that goal. I know eventually I will be working for an airline.

I love my college life, and I feel as though I've grown more as a person through my experiences. This past year, I attended Forest Park CC in Saint Louis, MO. I took an online based program for my first year, and was very challenged by it. I may not have made perfect grades, but I struggled through it, and really appreciated my professors. I found that my professors were very helpful and understanding when it came to your special needs as an individual student. I felt as though I had a tudor working with me one on one at all times, and it was very comforting. I feel like going to a community college for my first year was a great way to ease into the college experience from high school. I was able to get the full feel of college, without feeling it in my pocket. I had a great time, and I would certainly do it again!

Out of my college experience, I have learned that there are many ways to express myself. My college has been valuable to attened because it has opened up so many needed opportunities fo my future.

If I could go back in time i would tell my self to stop procrastinating. I would tell my self that i need to get my head out of the cloud in the sense that money doesnt come easy and wont just appear in my pocket. I slacked when it came to finding money for school and now im paying the price financialy because if i dont come up with some money for future schooling i will have to backout of school and im not really the person for quitting something.

i would definitly recomend this school to myself, and in an interest to save money would have told myself not to apply anywere else. except for the climate i absolutly love this school, it gives me a great chance to get a good job right out of school. the classes are all small, under 20 people usually, and are usuall hands on. the teachers are great and very enthusiastic about their jobs. i wouldnt want to go anywhere but here.

There are the three things I would advice. I suppose is true that colleges often offer you money but once you are there, they tell you another story. First; look for scholarships as soon as possible. Start getting a part time job while in high school. That extra money wouldn't hurt for text books, food, and socializing for college. Saving money earlier on will help you have less deth and teach you about managing your budget. Second; do an intership while in high school and if you get the chance travel abroad and gain some experience. These things could have a great impact on your succcess in college. And lastly you should always focus more on studing than on dating. I have seen many people and myself fall a little behind because of these three things. So work hard and don't give up!

Frankie what ever you do don't give up. Keep your mind on the things that are important, and don't let anything or anyone hold you back. You have the ability and the drive to do anything, and be anything that you want in this world. If you ever feel like you can't do it anymore, or if you feel like it's not worth it, i want you to think about Phelix. He's depending on you to make something out of your life and be there to support him with his dreams and goals when HE gets older. Be the man that you deserve to be, and most importantly, be the father your son deserves you to be.

I've learned a lot since graduating High School in June of 2009 and their are plenty of things I would tell myself if I went back in time. First, I would take the school and what it offered into account. I applied only to instate colleges because of the cheaper cost of some of them, when really all the schools I wanted to go to were out of state. If I went back in time I would tell myself to apply to all the schools I wanted to go to because then I would have more to choose from and I'd be happier. I would definately tell myself to take deadlines and everything about the college seriously, including money! That's the only reason I'm not at college now. I would tell myself to really be prepared--have everything packed and mailed out--and do everything when it is firt given to me. I'd tell myself to take advantage of every money oppurtunity. I would also tell myself if I went back in time, to be a better student than I was in High School because this time it's serious so be ready!

I would let my former self know that I need to be more informed about the college process, financial planning for my post-secondary education, and to rely on finding things out for myself than allowing for help from others such as advisors or other staff/faculty. That resulted in having my parents struggling to pay my tuition year after year and continued to be a problem even until now. I would also inform me to not switch majors if attending Embry-Riddle and continue in the degree program I wished to be in, and also to not fall in love too fast and live with your girlfriend. Big mistake there!

I would tell myself to go straight to college after highschool and while your there don't take everyday for granted. Each day you do take for granted makes your future harder to reach. Stay positive and welcome new friends even if they aren't your usual crowd, you may need them. And last but not least, take advantage of every resource pertaining to you and your possible career.

There are many things that I that I know now that would have made college life and the transition easier. The most helpful piece of advice that I would give my high school self would be to visit the campuses of the colleges I was interested in. I did all my research online and made decisions based on what I already knew about the school. The majority of the schools I was interested in were close to my home, so I didnt go and visit the schools as a perspective student. I didnt take campus tours or spend any time on campus getting a feel of what it would be like to be a student at these universities. I think that if I would have done this, I would not have attended the first university I did, which would have saved a lot of time and money. I think that it is very important to experience campus life by participating in campus visits and open houses as a high school student in order to make the best decision for yourself. This is advice I will pass on to my children when that time comes for them.

If I could go back and talk myself though high school, I would tell myself to make the highest grade possible. I would tell myself that the grades I make now will effect the rest of my life. I would then tell myself to go and research colleges and find out there expectations for students so that I could maximize my options. Of course I wouldn't pay attention so I would influence myself by chosing the right crowd to hang around. I would then tell myself to start looking into getting a job, any job, so that I could be better prepared for college; that would help me to have a better transition from high school to college, I would tell myself not to treat Airforce ROTC as a joke. I would say to myself, if I work hard now I can play harder later. I would keep repeating the same thing to myself to make sure I get it. Everytime I think I would wonder off, I would tell myself to remember my goals and my dreams and if that wouldn't work I would tell myself to do for my mother.

As a senior, you are about to graduate and move out into the career world. College is an important transition in preparing for a career. Be prepared to work hard and do your best. College is not easy, especially with the career path you have chosen. College can be stressful with the workload if you do not manage your time properly. You will be required to make complex and split-second decisions for yourself that can, and many times, will change the course of your future. Although college is tough and demanding, it is also the best time of your life. Go out and have fun once in a while. You need to study hard and make the most of every opportunity when it comes and do not wait. Open as many doors as possible and do not close any until you have to. Take advantage of the technology, your professors, and your friends. They are all there to help you, and help anyone that you can any chance you get. Be responsible with your time and get involved with campus activites as well as the career world. College is a learning experience that is worth the time and effort.