Pop-Quiz

5 things you should know about Embry-Riddle (Daytona Beach campus) according to these students:

Katie Demko, San Francisco, Calif., Junior in Aerospace Engineering
Matt Gray, Dallas, Texas, Junior in Safety Science
Ken Leslie, Saint Augustine, Fla., Junior in Aerospace Electronics
Jamie Paredes, Bronx, N.Y., Junior in Air Traffic Management
Victoria Peña, Bronx, N.Y., Sophomore in Human Factors Psychology
Amy Robbins, Minneapolis, Minn., Junior in Safety Science
Venugobal, Hyderabad, India, Master’s student in Software Engineering

Students
Half are shut-ins, half are social. / Matt
The population is 18 percent female. / Jamie
Guys always open doors for you; they’re very chivalrous, not like up north. / Amy
For being a conservative school, people are pretty liberal and open-minded. / Victoria
It’s friendlier than other campuses where I’ve been enrolled. / Ken
Good about helping each other and collaborating on tests and homework. / Katie
Lots of international students /Venugobal

Faculty
Most of them have done what they’re teaching. /Matt
They’re people-oriented. / Jamie
They’re highly qualified and know a lot about what they’re teaching. /Amy
They always make themselves available to students; they have lots of office hours. /Victoria
If you have a question in class, they’ll stop immediately and answer it, and then proceed. /Ken
If you make the effort, they’ll see it and help you. /Katie
They have a lot of experience in industry. They train us in the real-time environment. /Venugobal

Campus Life
If you live on campus it’s a lot of fun; lots of things going on. /Jamie
You need to get involved with student clubs and activities. /Amy
Lots of events, parties and shows help take our mind off classes and enrich our lives. /Victoria
The campus swimming pool is a good place to meet people and get some sun. /Ken
Greeks and student government association are the most active groups. /Katie

Academics
Don’t be afraid to explore to find out new academic avenues. /Matt
Programs are very in-depth and hands-on. /Jamie
The academic standard is high, but the professors are willing to work with you. The only way you can’t succeed is if you don’t try. /Victoria
Aerospace engineering is very demanding. I came here prepared, but it’s still demanding. Embry-Riddle’s academics are well respected in industry. /Katie

The Area
There’s at least one good club on the beach where you can meet your friends. /Matt
Daytona Beach is not always a party, like its reputation. /Jamie
You go to the beach your first week of classes, but then there’s no time for it. /Amy
Campus is close to the beach, although I’m usually too busy to go there. /Ken
I was on the crew team and enjoyed going out on the Halifax River. A trip to Cedar Key was nice. /Katie

5 things you should know about Embry-Riddle (Prescott campus) according to these students:

Kapualani Ampong, Okinawa, Japan, Senior in Electrical Engineering
Eric Crownover, Chesterton, Ind., Senior in Global Securities and Intelligence Studies
Clancy Ann Delforge, Truckee, Calif., Freshman in Aviation Business Administration
Inbar Epstein, Jerusalem, Israel, Senior in Electrical Engineering
Warren Fernandes, Goa, India, Senior in Electrical Engineering
Joey Latta, Rockwell, Texas, Junior in Space Physics
Robert Potts, Fairfield, Penn., Freshman in Aeronautics

Students
The students are all focused and chill. There are a lot of diverse students. /Clancy Ann
Lots of ROTC members and 18 percent girls. /Eric
Fun, loving, friendly, generous, like a family. /Inbar
Most students come here with a common interest in some aspect of aviation. /Joey
During freshman year, you’re housed with other students in your major. You really get to know them and become good friends. /Kapualani
The diversity among the students makes it a very all-rounded campus. /Warren

Faculty
They have amazing office hours. Take advantage of them and network so you can get a job. /Clancy Ann
They care about us as people. They make sure we are happy with our education and life and, oh yeah, they teach. /Inbar
They are willing to go the extra mile for their students to help them succeed. /Joey
They have an open-door policy and make it a point to get to know you. They know your strengths and weaknesses and tailor the help they give you. /Kapualani

Campus Life
There are a lot of different events such as an Octoberwest week and casino night. /Clancy Ann
Two words: coffee and studying. Two coffee shops here are open until late, which is great when you’re doing labs at all hours of the day. /Inbar
If you wake up five minutes before class, don’t worry, the campus is small enough you can still make it on time. /Joey
The school puts on campus events such as BBQs, comedians, a hypnotist, and movie nights. It keeps you busy and gives you a break from studying. /Kapualani
Prescott is not a party town, so we bring the entertainment to campus. /Warren

Academics
A lot of challenging courses that give you your money’s worth. /Clancy Ann
The course load is quite rigorous, but if you are a driven student you’ll be fine. /Eric
If you are interested in a career in intelligence or security, this is the place to be. /Eric
The Embry-Riddle name will get you anywhere. /Inbar
Extremely challenging, but small class sizes and awesome professors make it doable. /Joey
It’s an excellent school, whether you want to build planes or fly them. /Robert
It is the best academic institution if you want a successful career in the aviation industry. /WF

The Area
Great hiking, some shops, old people, and usually great weather. /Clancy Ann
Prescott is one hour north of Phoenix and an hour and a half from Flagstaff, so in one day you can go from playing in the snow to baking in the heat. /Inbar
If you love the outdoors, this is the place. Excellent hiking, camping, and outdoor activities. /Robert
The weather is awesome. Sometimes it comes near perfect, with the sun keeping you warm and the breeze cooling you off. /Warren