Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Top Questions

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.