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32 out of 32 people found this review useful.
Meagan from Hagerstown, MD
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot As an Aerospace Engineering student I have found that learning at Embry-Riddle is based on your ability to teach yourself. Some professors are less willing to help than others, and often you must ask the right questions to get what you need. You really need to sit down and review every day in order to learn and retain what the professors teach.
Am enjoying being here The Daytona Beach campus has a lot to offer their students. There are so many activities and organizations outside of the classrooms that it's almost difficult to choose what to join. The school makes an effort to keep their students involved as well. The greek organizations and the greek community in general offer every student opportunities for advancement. Also, the Daytona Beach area is full of life and activities that anyone can enjoy.
Bang for the buck Embry-Riddle has a very high cost of tuition. However, the University offers so many opportunities for the students that it is definitely worth attending. There is a career fair every fall held by the school that brings in top aerospace companies from across the country and all of them are looking to hire students for internships and co-ops.
Tips for prospective students The classes at the University take a lot of hard work and dedication to pass. I started at 16 credit hours but found that taking 12 or 13 is best for me because of the work load. If you can buckle down and really focus on your school work then you will succeed. However, it is very easy to find other students who are willing to help you.
Great for these types of students Hardworking, Independent, Straight A's in high school, Previous experience in the Engineering field.
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18 out of 20 people found this review useful.
Paul from Winter Springs, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot This is a challenging school, and you can start taking classes relevant to your major, whatever it may be, in your second semester or year, depending on what classes you earn credit for in high school or community college. There are no real general education classes like in other schools, so a degree from Embry-Riddle is more specialized than a degree from other schools.
Am enjoying being here There are many clubs and extra-curricular activities to participate in, if you want to that is. But in the area, there's not much that is computer or technology related in Daytona. Whether or not you will enjoy Daytona Beach really depends on if you like the beach and general Florida weather.
Bang for the buck The school is expensive, but for aviation, there's not much else to choose from as far as universities go. The degrees are very specialized when compared to most state colleges, so it's your own opinion if it's worth the extra money.
Tips for prospective students Get involved in extra-curriculars early, ther wise it's likely that you won't get involved at all.
Great for these types of students Engineers, pilots, anyone who likes aviation.
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10 out of 11 people found this review useful.
Josh from Boynton Beach, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot As an engineering student, I've learned a lot in the 2 months I've been here. I realize I'm only a freshman, but all the professors here are incredible knowledgeable in every aspect of what they teach. We're not only being taught academics here, to be successful in college you also begin to pick up leadership skills that will help lead to a better future.
Am enjoying being here I love being at this university. All the facilities are great, we're right next to the airport, and all the students here are so much more respectful than those of other schools. It's nice walking down the sidewalk and almost every person you pass smiles at you and says good morning, good afternoon, etc. All the students here have a profound respect for everyone and everything around them. It's also great being here when airshows come into town. This past weekend was the Embry-Riddle Wings & Waves Airshow and it was definitely one of the most amazing things I've ever seen. Being the airport is right next to the university, all the planes used are housed here. It's pretty sweet when your sitting in class and you have F18's or F22's flying over the campus.
Bang for the buck Even though Riddle is an expensive place to be, it's worth every penny. Riddle is all around an incredible place to be and you truly get what you pay for. All the labs on campus are top of the line, all the equipment used is brand new and anything you could ever possibly need is available for you somewhere on campus.
Tips for prospective students Anyone considering coming here should definitely do so, especially if you're considering a career in aerospace. This university is the best in the U.S. for what it offers and is definitely worth it. Just make sure you keep your grades up and make sure you aren't afraid to challenge yourself in high school.
Great for these types of students This university is perfect for anyone considering an aerospace career. Even if you're considering a degree in business, homeland security, or a different discipline of engineering, having a university such as this on your resume will no doubt get you any job you could possible want.
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3 out of 3 people found this review useful.
Johnathen from SUNSET BEACH, NC
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot The classes are very good. Some you may hate but the fact is it's college and you're going to have to put in some level of work. But most of that work is made fairly easy by the staff. For the most part all of the professors I have had have been friendly approachable and helpful. There's always an exception but such is any school.
Am enjoying being here Let me be clear. There is not much to do in Daytona. The school has no girls, only one frat has a house, most people are either extremely uptight or terrible at socializing. Because of all this, there are no parties. I came from a school where there were five or six parties of over 200 people at the frats every weekend and the biggest I've seen at embry was 50, with maybe 15 girls. If you want to party, dont come here. If you are going to come, find a couple good friends, people you click with. They'll keep you sane.
Bang for the buck Let's be honest. Embry is extremely expensive. It is a good school. It has good connections and good education. But tuition is outrageous and if you are flying as well, you're looking at prices matching those of ivy league schools. Embry is good, but not that good. Get some financial help if you're coming here. Otherwise your debt will eat you.
Tips for prospective students Get financial aid and apply for scholarships. Get some good friends. Study. Classes aren't brain killers by any means but can catch you off guard if you're not keeping up. do your best to have fun. You can find it if you look. It's more difficult to find at embry, but its there.
Great for these types of students students who are fine with a handful of great friends. students who hate snow and love the beach. students who are fine chilling and don't need big parties or tons of stuff to please them.
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2 out of 2 people found this review useful.
Summer from Edinburg, VA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Embry Riddle is a great college to further your Aviation/engineering dreams. The class are small and the teachers are super nice and helpful when you have questions. plus there are amazing activities near the campus and amazing clubs to join on campus.
Tips for prospective students the best advise I can give prospective students is not to procrastinate because deadline come up fast and you do not want to be pulling all nighters. Also just because you did good in high School does not mean you'll do as well in college, college is a whole different ball games but its interesting.
Academic Rigor Embry Riddle is hard but it is worth it. Embry Riddle would not be number 1 in Aerospace Engineering if it weren't.
Dorm Life you get to meet a lot of really cool people from all over the world. All the freshman dorms are in the middle of campus so you are close to everything.
Food and Dining The food is ok, it just depends where you go. We have two dining facilities a buffet and then like an almost anything you could want place. then we also have a Starbucks, a burger place, and a chic-a-fil
What to do for fun We are about a quarter of a mile from Daytona International Speedway and we have a lot of other activities. We are 4.3 miles from the beach ad we have clubs and ice skating near the college. There are a ton of restaurants and on campus we have sand volleyball courts and racquetball courts.
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2 out of 2 people found this review useful.
Amanda from Warwick, RI
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot ERAU has the best Aeronautical Science program in the country. I could not be more pleased with my education...
Am enjoying being here One of my professors told me that the Blue Angel's have a meeting every morning and before each flight... he said that before any one of the Blue Angel's talks that each one of them always say I am happy to be here, and I will fix it. Sometimes I wish the weekends did not seem so long because of my lack of ability to get anywhere off campus; however, this semester the weekends are not long enough... I cannot imagine myself being anywhere else. Did I mention that I love to fly? :]
Bang for the buck You are paying for a reputation, a reputation that is well known through the aviation industry. I had an english professor who owned a flight school off campus and he was in the process of hiring a CFI. He had 3 people apply for the job... one person with over 2,000 hours, another person with a degree from a local flight school with 1,000 hours and finally there was a ERAU graduate with less then 500 hours. Who do you think got the job? Having a degree from ERAU exemplifies the quality of your education, and makes you as a student highly marketable after graduation because of the schools reputation. Yes it is expensive, but think of it as an investment in yourself. And it should not be long until your investment, pays off.
Tips for prospective students Definitely make sure that you are absolutely dedicated to whatever degree program you come here for. If at all possible take your gen.eds at a community college or something BUT FIRST MAKE SURE THEY WILL TRANSFER!!! I transferred with almost a years worth of credits, so I saved myself about $40,000. Also, the library is a happening place especially during finals!!!! :]
Great for these types of students Mature, dedicated and hard working students especially if interested in AE (engineering) or AS (professional pilot).
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2 out of 2 people found this review useful.
Dwayne from Jacksonville, FL
Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.
Categories Rating Comments Will learn a lot at erau u will be immersed in both cultural and academic excellence i spent one week at the university and i learned more than i would have thought. i'm looking foreward to attending here.
Will enjoy being here the dorms are nice even the freshman dorms i spent a week in apollo hall and the facilities were spacious clean and not crowded at all it was a great experience.
Bang for the buck i recommend having a scholarship if planning to attend here while it can be costly it is more than worth it especially for the flight program
Tips for prospective students scholarship scholarships scholarships!
as well as rotc the program there is top notchGreat for these types of students if you are into rotc, and sports. or wanting to get involved in aviation and have an on site airport and less than 8 mins away from the beach this is the place for you!
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2 out of 2 people found this review useful.
Darryl from Atlanta, GA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot The professors at the Daytona Beach Campus are the best. I just completed my first year and I assure you it is a challenge from the start. However, don't let that deter you from coming to the Daytona Campus.
Am enjoying being here Daytona is a good area for school not to mention ERAU is conveniently located across the street from a Kmart, down the street from a Walmart, as well as next door to an airport. The beach is beautiful and a cool place to hang out.
Bang for the buck Riddle is the best institution in the world for Aerospace engineering majors by far. Everyone will tell you its expensive but its definitely worth it. I have personally talked to Senior Aerospace Engineers and recruiters for Boeing and other Aerospace giants. Riddle is the place to be.
Tips for prospective students Tip # 1 Get a good amount of sleep. I had two 8 am classes my first year. Teachers will lecture whether you are awake or not
Tip# 2 Do your work within a reasonable amount of time. A lot of people will procrastinate. The result is a mediocre grade if not an F.
Tip# 3 Get involved. Recruiters for internships are looking for people who are actively participating in activities relating to their major, not just the 4.0 student although a good GPA helps tremendously.Great for these types of students Great school for Aviation Maintenance Science, Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering (w/ focus in Robotics)
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2 out of 2 people found this review useful.
Zachary from Stockett, MT
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot Embry Riddle has some of the finest professors around, with no graduate students teaching classes, and top of the line laboratories and tons of hands on experience, there is no other college or university to compare to this one.
Am enjoying being here Embry Riddle Aeronautical University .. at where? Daytona Beach! Yes, that is right Daytona Beach. What is there not to enjoy?
Bang for the buck ERAU is rated as the top school, ahead of the United States Air Force Academy, as the best aerospace school. This reputation of its says a lot about their curriculum and studies.
Tips for prospective students Truth is, this college is very expensive and a very specialized one. Make sure that this is what you want to do first because a few undesired years hear, could put you in the hole for a while.
Great for these types of students Anyone who loves aviation and flight. This university is located directly on an airport where hours and hours are spent at learning hands on. Also, this university is located at Daytona Beach where there are many outdoor activities to be had and clubs and organizations to be joined.
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Bryant from South Daytona Beach, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot There is A LOT of material to study and you need to study extra stuff on your own to be successful. If you cannot commit to studying EVERY DAY then pick a different school.
Am enjoying being here The university is very diverse and you can learn a lot about different people and different cultures. Remember that most of what you learn in college is learned outside of the classroom. There are tons of things to do here and tons of amazing clubs you can join.
Bang for the buck The embry-riddle name is a great asset to have on your application - many companies will hire you just on the fact that you made it through the school; however, the cost does not mean you will always have a state-of-the-art education experience. Often you will find yourself in charge of your own education, having to learn on your own. Also, there is very little - if any - financial aide. The engineering classes are worth the money (if you get a good teacher), but classes in other departments are WAY overpriced. Remember that YOU are the one paying for it and the teachers and staff WORK FOR YOU. Make sure they are working hard for their money and take advantage of every resource available!!!
Tips for prospective students If you do not have strong willpower and a set goal to work towards, this school is probably not the best choice for you. If you plan on studying engineering, make sure you know how to study and learn on your own before attending.
Great for these types of students Self-motivated, smart students who can manage their time and education well. ALSO: the school administration SUCKS!!!! If you cannot handle dealing with administrators and fixing errors and going through the riddle run-around back and forth to different offices (none of which know whats going on), I suggest you start from day one learning how this school operates and GET EVERYTHING IN WRITING!!!!!
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Nicholas from Youngwood, PA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot Embry-Riddle is all about teaching you what you need to know about your major. The classes are informative, cover a wide variety of topics. Each class is very in depth and covers the materiel well. Most of the professors are good at their jobs, however some are difficult to follow. If you love to learn, this is the place to be. An Important note: The professors usually love what they teach and it shows.
Am enjoying being here The student life at Riddle is pretty lively. There are facilities for different sports such as tennis, racquetball, basketball, baseball, and the different forms of track. The campus has a production company that hosts a movie once a week, and there are many clubs and organizations on campus to get involved in. If you can't find a club that fits you then you can start your own, the student government will even help fund it.
Bang for the buck The price of classes is expensive and it may not seem worth the extreme tuition, but remember that it is Riddle. Riddle is know around the world for being the best. The classes in the beginning may not seem worth it at first, but the classes after the first year or so are more than worth the cost, and you will come out of Riddle with a reputation of excellence.
The meal plans are not worth the money, Stick with the most basic and if you are still hungry make a walmart run.Tips for prospective students A few hints for prospective students:
If you go here remember that the professors will keep pushing you and that doing the homework is very important. Do it.
Take the classes seriously. People who slack are eliminated very quickly here. Get involved in the campus if you do not, you will miss out on the opportunity of a life time.Great for these types of students Riddle is great for people who love learning, to push the limits of technology and to be on the cutting edge of discovery. Much of what is done at riddle is new science. If you want to be a scientist or engineer than the staff offers many opportunities to work with the new theories of the worlds scientists. If you wish to be a flight student the flight line offers ample opportunities to learn as well.
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
George from Tonasket, WA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Emrbry-Riddle is a very challenging school when it comes to the technical majors, and can be very time consuming. It is a very small college, so you do get to make friends quickly and see them everyday. Overall life can be kind of slow here but if you study you learn a lot.
Tips for prospective students Study hard, avoid eating at the buffet too much, and try to exercise whenever possible.
What to do for fun Go to the beach.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus The spirit rock is a rock that can be spray-painted at anytime.
Great for these types of students Nerds, those that enjoy studying.
Greek Life Wouldn't know
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Angelo from New York, NY
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences embry-riddle has a way to make out-of-state students comfortable with the new environment. they also provide an organized flight program, and everything on campus revolves around the aviation world. the best part of all is that the flight training begins right away.
Tips for prospective students prospective students must be ready to work hard and fast. the material is giving fairly quickly, but the quality is tremendous. it would be best if incoming students begin to develop study habits, and learn to ask questions in order to get the material.
Academic Rigor the academic curriculum at embry-riddle is incredible. if your aspiring to be a pilot, then this is the perfect place because the classes are all about aviation. without a doubt this school has the best aviation classes in the country.
Dorm Life at embry-riddle the dorm life helps you become a professional at your desired major; for instance, if your objective is to become a commercial or airline pilot, then you will be adapting yourself to waking up early. of course there are parties like in every other university, but the dorm life helps you become responsible about you obligations.
Food and Dining the university has a variety of food and dining places. it varies from buffet styled to cafeteria styled places. although the food is good, it would be nice to have additional dining places and better quality food.
What to do for fun there are many clubs on campus, which help past the extra time. embry-riddle students have created clubs that very from paintball squads to hockey teams. the atmosphere on campus is great, and as long as you open yourself up to new experiences you will have fun.
Bang for the buck embry-riddle is worth every penny. the curriculum is a great, the campus life is great, but the best part of all is that the teachers do care about how their students are doing. if they see you having trouble, then expect an email or call from you instructor to verify that you are alright.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus the most unusual tradition would have to be the group of orientation members. if there is a game day, you better expect a bang on your door from hyperactive and jolly orientation members(the o team).
Great for these types of students in general this university is great for students who aspire to join the aviation business, and are very outgoing and social.
Clubs and Activities there is an amazing variety of clubs on campus. the best part is that if you do not find a club which fits your interest, then you may start your own.
Greek Life walking down the pathways of the university you will without a doubt see fraternity and sorority members wearing their jerseys. the main cafeteria is filled with their emblems on the top walls.
Campus Safety since the first time that i stepped on campus, there has never been an instance when i felt unsafe. campus safety does a great job at protecting students from outside influences and are always on watch.
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Melanie from Crystal River, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences embry-riddle aeronautical university (riddle to current students) is the top aviation and aeronautical engineering university in the country. we are a very diverse campus, hosting students from all around the world. however, we are also very small, at only about 5,000 undergraduate students.
Tips for prospective students make sure your math skills are very sharp as they will help you succeed in the classroom. also, a trip to campus is a must, just to make sure the location is a fit for you.
Academic Rigor courses are very tough, very hands on, and very focused. however, because of the small class sizes, professors will get to know you, and will do their best to help you succeed.
Dorm Life for freshman, i definitely suggest trying to get a room in mckay. the rooms resemble rooms you would find like at a days inn or a mid-range hotel. you split a bedroom and a bathroom with one other person, and a common area with two other suite mates. campus housing does a good job of matching people with similar interests up as roommates.
Food and Dining food on campus is amazing. we have a chickfila, an einsteins brothers bagels (some of the most awesome people work there), a starbucks, an all you can eat buffet, a typical cafeteria, and many other options for food on campus. there are options to use your meal plan at every dining location, however you can also pay with cash, credit, or debit card.
What to do for fun touch-n-go productions (an on-campus student organization) arranges many activities throughout the week. every thursday night, we have free movie night where they show hit blockbuster films. so far this semester they have shown movies such as money ball, real steel, and 50/50. many other organizations put on events throughout the week as well.
Bang for the buck riddle is a private school, so it definitely is not cheap. however, you do get what you pay for. the professors here know what they are teaching, and enjoy teaching. job placement out of riddle is especially high, and riddle graduates are looked highly upon by companies such as boeing, spacex, northrop-grumman, and many others.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus the biggest tradition on campus is our spirit rock. this rock is located near the student center, and it is always covered in spray paint. different on-campus organizations, teams, and individuals will go out at night just to paint this rock. greek life will paint about rush events, sports teams will paint about upcoming games, individual students will paint about birthdays, anniversaries, and other things.
Great for these types of students riddle is great for students interested in engineering, aviation, or pretty much any technical degree. all major classes have an aviation focus, so students with any interest in aviation (even if its from the business perspective) would fit in great here!
Clubs and Activities there are so many clubs and activities already on campus: academic clubs, athletic clubs, social clubs, aviation clubs. but the rule on campus is, if there isn't a club for what you want, make one!
Campus Safety safety on campus is great. they offer escort services at night, emergency services such as car battery jumps, they will provide you with a way to get gasoline if you run out. they provide many other services to ensure that the students and their property remain safe.
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Stella from Milford, DE
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot Educational quality is average.
Am enjoying being here I don't enjoy it at all. Being a girl surrounded by guys is absolutely miserable. Don't underestimate the effect that has on your grades- or mental state.
Bang for the buck It is waaayy to expensive. In my opinion, it's not worth the cost.
Tips for prospective students Look at other schools. Cheaper and more diverse ones with a similar or better reputation. Also, even though they're famous for their Aerospace Engineering major, the focus is definitely on aeronautics. Everyone is into planes, not spaceships.
Great for these types of students White Republican males who want to fly planes.
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Clifton from Spring Lake, NC
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Kevin from Dublin, CA
Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has not been to campus.
Categories Rating Comments Will learn a lot Knowing it is the #1 Undergraduate Aerospace Engineering program in the country, I'm sure I'll learn a lot here.
Will enjoy being here Duh! Its Daytona Beach!!!
Bang for the buck Really expensive, but a top notch education.
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leslie from Pembroke Pines, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot This school has taught me a lot about myself and about the aviation world around us today.
Am enjoying being here I love it here, expecally here in Daytona! It's amazing and it's even better because I am on the volleyball team.
Bang for the buck This school is EXTREMELY expensive but well worth it!
Tips for prospective students If you like aviation or engineering this school is your #1 choice! our professors are amazing and have plenty of stories to keep you entertained in class.
Great for these types of students Pilots, Engineers, Homeland Security
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Richard from Fort Washington, MD
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Jim from Castle Rock, CO
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Derek from Daytona Beach, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Embry Riddle is a wonderful environment for focused students to thrive in. The engineering departments are full of professors who see the true capabilities of students and assign tasks suited to them. No other school can guarantee a greater chance of career success.
Tips for prospective students Students must get involved in projects or design teams as soon as they can. In this economy, your resume needs to be filled with real world experience that can only be gained through projects.
Academic Rigor The classes are difficult towards the second half of engineering degrees, but not too difficult.
Dorm Life Dorm life is typical with a very social atmosphere.
Food and Dining The food is quite good and variety is present.
What to do for fun There are fraternities and sororities, as well as movies, socials and homecoming events.
Bang for the buck You will get as much out of an engineering degree here as you take. You must be willing to put work in and meet new people.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus The spirit rock is painted with a new theme almost every night. Anyone can participate.
Great for these types of students Forward thinkers and networkers.
Clubs and Activities There are numerous clubs for engineering, athletic, aeronautical, intellectual and leisure activities.
Greek Life Greek life is present.
Campus Safety There are no incidents of violence but be sure and lock your car.
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Diane from Deland, FL
Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Embry Riddle is an incredible place. They constantly keep the college updated with knew knowledge, equipment, and even by renewing their buildings! Everyone there loves it and tries to make everyone feel like they are home.
Tips for prospective students Don't be afraid to get out there and try new things. Join clubs and partake in the many recreational sports they have. Embry Riddle has something for everyone!
Academic Rigor From what I have heard, the academics can be rigorous. However, they do offer several tutoring opportunities and for the most part, all the professors are willing to help!
Dorm Life I haven't been inside of the dorms yet, so I can't really give an opinion.
Food and Dining Embry Riddle has a Chic Fil A and a Starbucks right on campus! The food they sell in the cafeteria is very good as well. Not to mention that it is located in Daytona Beach, so there are a lot of restaurants around.
What to do for fun There is so much that a student can do at Embry Riddle. Outside of the clubs and sports, there is a mall right down the road and one of the world's most famous beaches 5 minutes away!
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Darisa from Winter Springs, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences The campus has all the necessary technology you need to succeed in your field of study. The small amount of students allows teachers to focus in on students. Overall, the campus is a great place to learn as well as have fun.
Tips for prospective students Make sure you are aware that there are not very many females, which isn't always a bad thing. A lot of things are repeated at this school but it only benefits you, because that leads to perfection. Do not get behind, its hard to catch up at this school.
Academic Rigor School is hard only if you make it hard. The school offers a number of opportunities to help students who are struggling such as tutor labs and online help. The material is not the easiest but if you just study you will be fine.
Dorm Life Personally I did not like dorm life because of my roommate. Yet, living on campus was very convenient. Just be sure to be open to living with new people.
Food and Dining The quality of the food is probably the best I have seen compared to other colleges. The choice in food gets old quick. The staff is great and are open to hearing new suggestions to improve your dining experience.
What to do for fun The beach of course is one of the top things to do. Personally I like to observe flights for fun, its free and you get to learn! There are also events daily that are provided by the school. There is always something to do!
Bang for the buck You are definitely receiving your money's worth. The professors at this school are very well qualified and really intelligent. The facilities at this school are like no other in the country. It is definitely worth it.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Located in back of the cafeteria outside, is spirit rock. All the organizations or even just regular students spray paint this work to share ideas, as well as let people know about certain events.
Clubs and Activities There are so many clubs and activities to be a part of. There are clubs tailored to almost every person on campus.
Greek Life Greek life at our school is great. They are all fun people as well as studious. they don't let the Greek life ruin their reputation
Campus Safety Campus safety is very active at this school. They do a really good job on keeping the students as well as faculty alert.
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Carolyn from Spring Hill, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Has a huge variety of things to do in your free-time. A great education, but too much money. You will have fun and meet great people.
Tips for prospective students Have a lot of money or a lot of scholarships. Manage your time wisely.
Academic Rigor Depends on your major. Aerospace engineering: you better be prepared. Human Factors: you will be fine if you study a little.
Dorm Life You should be getting more for what your paying. But, you will meet great people and hang out all the time. Doolittle is the most sociable.
Food and Dining Good at the beginning of the year, and slowly gets worse as the semester progresses. They start to run out of money. Propellers works with meal plans, has the best food and the nicest workers.
What to do for fun Go to the beach, do random things with the people in your dorm. Daytona is crappy, but you will find a lot of fun, stupid things to do. The lighthouse half an hour south is great late at night.
Bang for the buck I expect better food and better education for the money I am paying. There are a lot of extra fees that are unnecessary. Ypu deserve more free stuff for the amount of money you are paying.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus The spirit rock is different, it is also cool that such a great beach is so close. Also, get used to the lack of women.
Great for these types of students If you are: an engineer, pilot, homeland security, ROTC, or are interested in Remote controlled devices. You will love it if you are interested in cars, motors, and have a lot of money.
Clubs and Activities For the campus size, good. But, I would like to see more options. RC clubs are plentiful.
Greek Life Alright, but Tri-Sigma girls are the worst. A decent amount of options for a small campus.
Campus Safety We had a shooting that ended up on campus and no student or staff member got hurt, they are quick to respond. They also, are friendly and quick to help you out. The student branch of campus safety sucks, though.
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Scott from Redmond, WA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences ERAU is amazing. The professors are top-notch; almost all have doctorate degrees. Small college, perfect size (about 5,000 students), great location, too.
Tips for prospective students Plan to work hard and be committed. The school is too expensive to attend if you don't have ambition and drive.
Academic Rigor Classes are tough but can be done well with focus and attention.
Dorm Life For me, it's a place to sleep, eat, and study. There are social activities available but my classes are more important.
Food and Dining Chic Fil-A! Great buffet. Variety is good.
What to do for fun Great tennis facility. Great pool and exercise facility. I play in the pep band and that's a blast. There are many clubs and guest speakers and events to attend.
Bang for the buck It's great to be with students that have similar interest to mine - aviation. Amazing flight program and air traffic management facilities. I'm sure others in their programs would agree (engineering, avionics, astronomy, meteorology, etc.).
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus The location is right at the Daytona Beach Airport and the roar of the Daytona 500 Speedway is exciting.
Great for these types of students Focused, committed, ambitious.
Clubs and Activities Tons available.
Greek Life It is available, but I don't participate.
Campus Safety Personal safety is good. Bike thieves are always scouting the campus for anyone that incorrectly locks a bike.
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Nathalie from Daytona Beach, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences The first University in Aviation
Number one program in Aerospace Engineering
The most prestige university in the area of aerospace and astronauticTips for prospective students Good life, Studing a lot, technology advance, close to NASA Kennedy Space Center
Academic Rigor Its very demanding
Dorm Life Its a great way to make new friends, plus you will meet a lot of people from every corner of this planet!
Food and Dining Need to improve the variety and healthy of food
What to do for fun Go to fly, activities for volunteers, events to do around campus and get prizes through the Bonus Bucks Events!
Bang for the buck Its expensive
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Paint the famous the spirit rock for any organization and event
Great for these types of students students like sciences, engineering and flying
Clubs and Activities Orientation Team, Society Women Engineers and National Society of Collegiate Scholar and a lot Greek life.
Greek Life There are 5 Sororities, and a lot of Fraternities.
Campus Safety There is a good team for safety. They are all around campus and are identified as Campus Safety!
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Tim from FL
Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences The application process for me was too easy and the staff really help you out with everything.
Tips for prospective students If you live in Florida and can travel to Daytona Beach before attending I would recommend just to get a feel for the city and were everything is.
Academic Rigor From what I hear the academics here is demanding and not that easy but well worth it in the end
Dorm Life I heard that the Freshman dorms aren't the best but the upper class dorms are much better since they are newer.
Food and Dining I do not know much about the food and dining just that do not buy the all you can eat plan because it is a wast of money.
What to do for fun There are clubs and a lot of dinning and bars downtown also the beach is about 5 minutes away from campus and also Daytona 500 and bike week is fun to go too.
Bang for the buck From what I hear Embry Riddle has a great reputation and if you graduate you should not have a hard time finding a job in your field
Campus Safety There is Campus Safety and the campus is pretty safe
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Alexander from DAYTONA BEACH, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences It is expensive but the main concept to understand is be okay with the idea that you are paying for the name. The name is valuable because it leads to a job (95% job placement).
Tips for prospective students Be careful with the financial aspect of attending ERAU. This is not a party school. Daytona Beach isn't the greatest college town in the USA.
Academic Rigor Gen Ed classes test memorization but higher levels are much better.
Dorm Life Dorms suck
Food and Dining Campus food is not desirable.
What to do for fun Visit other parts of Florida.
Bang for the buck Bang for your buck when you get a job.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Not really.
Great for these types of students Studious and determined students
Clubs and Activities Not a big deal on campus
Greek Life This is school makes it almost weird to be involved in Greek Life.
Campus Safety Very safe
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Jonathan from Loxahatchee, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Its an amazing campus, With great new editions. Its well maintained and furnished. Great placement in the city of daytona beach too.
Tips for prospective students make sure you get alot of loans and scholarships and just go out and make friends when you get here! Check out Greek Life too!!!!
Academic Rigor Extremmly rigorous!!!!!
Dorm Life Could be more furnished
Food and Dining Needs better service and food
What to do for fun The beach, great clubs and Bars, awesome things ust 45min away in orlando
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Angel from Dayotna Beach, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences if aviation is your passion, this is where you want to be.
excellent education for bright futures.
totally worth the expense for a unique experience.Tips for prospective students do not let the financial strains keep you away from attending.
Academic Rigor very rigorous but very expected at the same time
Dorm Life dorm life is great but it depends on which one you are assigned to your first year, later on you can choose if you stay.
Food and Dining food is great! but tends to get old as time passes.
What to do for fun this is where the sad part comes around, there are few things to do in campus and in daytona, although orlando is nearby.
Bang for the buck this is not a cheap school, but the money is worth it.
Great for these types of students engineers and aviation enthusiast
Campus Safety excellent safety all around
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Erick from Orlando, FL
Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has not been to campus.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences i study business administration in air transportation beginning in august 2012, my goal is to obtain the degree in the above.
Tips for prospective students to study hard, that neck give in to the obstacles that life puts you, to fulfill their dreams and to do their best trengthening by doing well in college.
Academic Rigor the university to which requests for trasferire has a good curriculum is academic and one of the best universities in the field of aviation.
Dorm Life i have no experience dorm life because the college i attend has no such system has it where i'm going to go soon.
Food and Dining i have no opinion is this topic because i do not attend college dorm because my current university does not have that system.
What to do for fun i plug in my spare time to facebook, share with friends, talk and chat with my friends and i exercise to distract me.
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Carissa from Plymouth Meeting, PA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences very good college for those who are self driven and have an interest in aviation and aerospace. location is okay, need a car to get to places though.
Tips for prospective students first semester is tough, study study study.
Academic Rigor courses vary along with professors, typically freshmen classes are very easy.
Dorm Life great dorm life, cheaper to stay off campus though.
Food and Dining food is good, no complaints. tends to get repetitive.
What to do for fun the beach and seabreeze blvd are a great place to go.
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Steven from Savannah, GA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences embry riddle is fun. it has its goods and bad. but i like how the school tries to keep the students involved
Tips for prospective students study!!!!!!!!
Dorm Life get to meet alot of people from all over. but make sure to establish rules because these are the people your going to live with for a while.
Food and Dining its alright you get tired of it quickly like any other place
What to do for fun go out with friends and hangout. go to the club, ice skate. or watch a movie.
Clubs and Activities robotics club, get to create neat robots.
Greek Life awesome you have to join one!!!
Campus Safety great.
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Lance from Daytona Beach, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences After spending my first college years at a major public 50,000+ student university, I have come to love Embry-Riddle for many reasons. It is much smaller, offering chances to get to know your professor and peers which increases your learning experience. It is also located in a very nice area, the beach is nearby, Orlando and theme parks are not far away which all makes it an ideal place to attend college.
Tips for prospective students Make sure to take it easy on your first semester and don't take more than 14 hours. College was a shock to me my first semester after high school, as I was not prepared for the difficulty level. Also make sure to get involved on campus and with student organizations!
Academic Rigor Courses are very good here. They are taught by knowledgeable professors and are usually quite small, which gives you an advantage. They can be tough, but there are plenty of tutoring and other services available to students for help.
Dorm Life I'm giving it 3 stars because I did not live in the dorms. From what I have heard, it is not bad at all. Many people meet their first college friends in dorms and stick with them for life.
Food and Dining If you live in the dorms, there is a cafeteria with many kinds of foods that are usually pretty good. On campus there is also an Einsteins, Chickfila, Starbucks, Freshens and other vendors that are great!
What to do for fun If you get involved on campus, many student organizations have activities that are fun when you join! Additionally, the beach is nearby which is always a fun place to go to. Orlando is about an hour away where you can find Universal and Disney World parks.
Bang for the buck The tuition is probably the worst aspect of this university. However, it has a good reputation and I feel like I am getting a quality education that will be recognized. Although it is very high, it will definitely pay off in the end.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus We have a spirit rock near our student center that gets painted all the time for school games and many events. Anyone is allowed to go paint it (usually secretly at night) so that it can be shown off the next day for whatever reason.
Great for these types of students Aviation enthusiasts! Even if you don't want to be a pilot, there are many programs that either tie in aviation or are directly concentrated in the aviation field.
Clubs and Activities There are quite a bit of student organizations that you can join. You can find anything that suits your interest and join! Even if you don't, you can get a couple friends and start one yourself. They are great on campus and I highly encourage joining at least 1!
Greek Life I am giving this 3 stars because I am not in Greek Life. I have heard it is great to be a part of, however, and many of my friends enjoy it. This is a small university so there are not many to choose from, but if you get involved I'm sure it would be great.
Campus Safety The campus is very safe! I have never heard of anything alarming from students or the university. They have 24-hour patrollers and a direct number you can call for campus safety.
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Michael from Bradenton, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences It is an amazing community where everyone is passionate about Aviation. The professors are the best in their fields. It is a global community of students.
Tips for prospective students Make sure you apply for as many scholarships as possible because it is not a cheap school.
Academic Rigor The professors are extremely knowledgeable and are willing to help their students.
Dorm Life It depends on where you are, the student village and McKay are the best places to stay.
Food and Dining The food is top knotch. There is Chik-fil-a and starbucks which are always good, but Sodexo provides the freshly prepared food which tastes like you are in a restaurant.
What to do for fun There is a lot of fun stuff to do on the boardwalk on the beach about 5 minutes from the school.
Bang for the buck Sure the price is a little outrageous but you are getting an education from the best of the best in the aerospace field, so you are getting your moneys worth in the long run.
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Patrick from Lacey, WA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Tips for prospective students Studing with students who have already taken the class is super helpful.
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Zachary from Anthem, AZ
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot As a kid that has wanted to fly all of his life, there simply was no other option than the top aviation school of the world. I am taking classes that keep me engaged, even though it is more of a boring subject. I really like learning here.
Am enjoying being here I love the vibe of the campus and it feels somewhat like a big university even though it is so small. Everyone is friends here and they stay that way. A very tight knit community.
Bang for the buck Well, with any school, education costs cashola, with Embry Riddle they definitely ask you to pass that cash, but you are also getting the top teachers from around the world, I know a physics professor who wrote his own textbook and it is very widely used along with a meteorology teacher who used to forecast the entire atlantic ocean on a daily basis for years. You simply are getting the best teachers here, but man is it expensive.
Tips for prospective students DO NOT SKIMP ON THE STUDY!!! Many time I have found myself cramming for the test at the last minute and it bites me in the rear in the end. Also, MAKE SURE YOUGO FOR SCHOLARSHIP MONEY. I cannot stress this enough, especially if you are a flight major.
Great for these types of students If you like science, flying, engineering, math or anything technical, come on down!
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