Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Top Questions

What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

Maithy

Finance. Finance. And finance. Think throughly about the cost of tuition, housing options, and meal plans. Is it worth it?

Rachel

The first and most important consideration is the size of the school and wheter you want to be a fish in a big school or a little one. The best way to figure out where you belong is to talk to the professors and the other students. They are your best sources of information and the students will tell it to you straight even the dirty truths about the campus. I would also suggest that you keep your personal belonging to a minimun. Less to move twice each year and less to worry about being stolen from room. Most colleges dont have problems with theft, but a bad relationship with a roommate can lead to horrible circumstances. The best advice I could possible give would be to work as hard as you can and with little distractions. The higher your GPA is the first year the better off you will be throughout the rest of your college career. Please take your time when you choose the right fit for you for a college, the right college will help you to be a success while enjoying your indepedence and becoming an adult.

TIffany

It's easier when you know where you want to concentrate your studies. Once that is figured out, everything else is just shopping for a school that meets your critera. I believe shopping around and then finally making your choice is what will make the entire college experience. If you do not like being on a big campus, don't attend one because chances are you won't be happy. Meet new people and don't stay locked up in your dorm room or in a library study room. It's the people and the relationships you create that will be the most memorable when you graduate. Know that it's okay to be bold and to put yourself out there in the crowd. Understand that you want and need to be seen. As usual, balance studies and play, get rest and overall take care of yourself so that you can participate in the college experience.

Mahina

Finding the right college is important for some it maybe their first time away from home. Take time to research what programs the college has to offer. Take a campus tour or attend an open house. You will get a feel for the campus, teachers and sturdents. An open line of communication between parents, student and the University is the key to success. Students need to realize that they are not the only one who are away from home for the first time. If they step back and look at the University they will see that the other students there also share that in common. Realizing that should motivate the student to reach out and make the best of their situation by using that common connection to bond with others. Parents should realize that students need this time to grow and use the potential they know their child has. It's not letting go, it's a temporary vacation away from their parents. But every body knows sometimes you need a vacation from your vacation and that is what home is.

Amanda

Make sure you know what you want to do BEFORE you go and enroll in a $40,000 a year private university. I would suggest going to a community college first to get the mundane classes out of the way/ Also, I highly reccomend setting up a budget for every month so you don't end up broke with no way to pay for the next semesters classes. And when things get tough, because they will don't give up! It's not always gonna be easy, but when there's a will there IS a way!

Tiffany

Many college students tend to change majors within their first years at college. Some say it is horrible to start at a junior college and jump on the boat into universities, however it isn't always the best choice. With the economy declining, starting at a junior college isn't so bad. Professors there aren't into their research as they would be a major college and unviersities, so they are able to provide more one-on-one with students. Many believe that financial aid will help and that they will get more if they go to an expensive school, but at times, it provides a financial burden after graduating and the bills start coming in. It doesn't matter where a student starts but how they enjoy it and end it. Its only the name on the diploma at graduation that counts. In college, many are shy because at times, it is slightly scary with the big world out there and no one to protect. The easiest way to make friends is by joining clubs. On weekends, don't hide at home, find someone to into town with and enjoy the next four or five years.

Cheyenne

Know what you really want to do for a career. Where you go to school and what you study should be a passion, not a burden. When seeking for colleges, do it for reasons not to put on your resume, or to brag about, but to get an education that is worth your future time, money and career. Also be cautious about the tuition costs. Sure it would be an investment, but you may be paying a lot of money for the name, that's it. So be cautious and know what you want in your college education.

David

Talk to a lot of people before hand, and don't be afraid to change if you find yourself in a location that isn't suitable to your tastes or needs.

Ryan

One of the main aspects of a school that both parents and students consider is the price. The education system in this country is very expensive. But I would tell them to not worry. A good education is almost priceless. As long as a student puts forth a good effort to succeed while the student is attending a college or university, the student should be perfectly capable of acquiring a job after college and pay off loans. My second tip is more for the parents. Parents often have trouble dealing with their children leaving the nest. I know my father cried when I left for college. Because of this, parents ofter try to convice their children to attent a school that is close to home. This is unwise. It is unfair to cheat a student out of receiving the education that he or she wants and deserves just becuase it is farther away. Let the student follow his/her heart. He/she will always be just a phone call away.

Andrew

Make sure that you pick a college in a city or town that you like. The most important thing is to attend a school that has a major that you're interested in as well as activites and places outside of the school that you can go to to get away from school. Don't worry about the money, if you like the school then you can always get financial aid to help you. Also, don't make your decision about what school to go to too fast. Take time to do some research on the school and visist the campus so that you are sure that you have picked the right school for you. Don't be afraid of moving away from home either, you will make plenty of friends while you are in college.

Ashley

Make sure its what the STUDENT wants to study and find a career in. It should be where the STUDENT wants to be, no matter what, its their life, their future. Although, parental input isn't discouraged, it shouldn't be the only reason for a decision.

Valerie

I think finding the right college is one of the most difficult experiences a student or parent will have. The most important thing is making sure the school offers the major you want. You also need to make sure it is a reputable school. This will show you that the students are getting the best education possible. I would visit the school to see if the learning environment is one you can thrive in. This way you can also see what there is to do in the surrounding area and meet the types of people you will be around during your 4 years there. Try to find some extracurriculars that the school offers that you might be interested in because having extracurriculars will definitely help you when you are stressing about school work. You should talk to the administration and see what kind of financial aid help you can get and what kind of housing arrangements are available. Discuss meal plans, employment opportunities, and try and get an advisor that will help you out during the application process. All of this should help you decide which college you want to attend!

Alex

Great school, just make sure you can afford it because it is one of the most expensive in the country!

Eric

The bottom line is make sure you are happy. There is reason to be somewhere misreable, no matter how good of a school it is. It will only hurt you if you are not comfortable and happy where you are. Do some in-depth research on not only the school, but also the area.

Matthew

Think about what makes you the happiest and then think of how you can make a career out of your dreams. Then follow your heart and your dreams to wherever they take you.

Timothy

Look at what you truely want to do not what others think you should.

Shaun

Do the right type of research on the school. Visit the campus multiple times one of them being when classes are i n session to see how the campus works with a lot of people there. When you get to college and are attending meet new people who will become your friends for the rest of your life.

Patraick

Listen to your son or daughter and go with their instincts to find a school that best suits them personally.

Katie

The most important thing about looking for a school is finding somewhere that has students who has the same interests as you. Having friends with similar goals will help you in your homework and when you're studying for tests and finals. Also, when you are surrounded by like-minded people, you are more likely to stay on track. These study mates can also become great friends since you share a common background.

Karl

A person's credibility will come to light many times during their life. At the start of a career before a person has established their reputation, their credibility comes from the credibility of the school that they attended. When I looked for a school to attend, I chose to look at the top schools in the country for my major, and applied to several of them. I was accepted everywhere I applied, and chose to go to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) for a number of reasons. ERAU is ranked number one for aerospace engineering in the United States by US News and World Report, and has been for many years. Also, the school boasted small class sizes and a large faculty to student ratio, so I am able to get to know my teachers well and talk to them about any questions I may have. So when it comes time to choose a school, pick one that will help you succeed. But more than that, pick one that will help you succeed in the real world beyond the university.

Michael

The most important steps to finding the right school are knowing what field the student wants to enter after graduating, what setting in which he or she wants to live, and finding the right balance between academics and social life once enrolled in classes. Attending a two year school after high school gave me a chance to determine what career I wanted. I then researched the best four year school for my selected major. In this selection process, important factors are the school's reputation, small class sizes, faculty familiarity with the industry, and the school setting. Being from a small town, I wanted my university's setting to emulate a close-knit community. The student leaving home for college should know where he or she wants to live, be it a rural community, a suburb, or large metropolitan area. Once enrolled in a university, the amount of work, coupled with a bustling social scene, may seem overwhelming. There is a saying, "There are three things you can do in college: study, party, and sleep. Now pick two." Now, this is not entirely true, but it does emphasise the importance of prioritizing and balancing schoolwork and social life.

Jack

This school is very focused on the Aerospace profession. It is very expensive, but it is worth the experience if you have a good number of scholarships. You can really get into debt here so watch out for that. There are very small classes. I have no classes that are in an autorium. You will not be comming here for the ladies as the school is 82{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} male, but that is what nearby colleges are for. There are a lot of carrer expos and Army and Air Force ROTC programs are very large here. The Engineering program is very intense, and Aeronautical Science is fairly easy. Make sure you get into a club or you will be bored out of your mind here. It is definately not the typical college experience for better for worse, but I am very glad I chos to come here.

Jerry

Do not fly with Embry-Riddle unless you got time and money I will rather fly with noth airr

Geimi

Choose your school based on the fact that it is the best for your field of study and will meet your criteria for a university.

John

Find out what you want to do with your like before you even start looking for colleges so you pick the right one for you.

Kacie

This is a college that is geared toward a certain kind of person, if you do not want to fly/ are not interested in flight then I would not suggest coming here. Because that is what is all about here, and it is what everyone talks about.

Daniella

Visit the school and talk to students who attend the school and the professors. I knew that Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University was the school for me because I went on a tour and talked to the student tour guides and some professors.