About Cherie

Senior

Aerospace Engineering

**Major:** Aerospace Engineering
**Minors:** Mathematics Minor, Military Science Minor
**Hometown:** Bermuda, FL
**Activities:** AFROTC, SHPE
**Honors:** Service Excellence Award, Deans List Award
**Favorite Class:** Structures
**Favorite thing to do in Prescott:** Kayaking, see movies, cruise through downtown
**In my free time, I…** like to watch Netflix, go bike riding, hang out with friends, and relax

The Power of the Go-Pro

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Cherie

It is time for a Technology update!! The topic, you ask?? The indestructible Go Pro!!

I have heard a lot of stories about how indestructible a Go-Pro is but, I honestly never believed them until my friend sent me this video. It is really crazy, the man in the video dropped the Go-Pro as he leaped out of a plane to go skydiving. 8 months later he finally located it in a pig pen of a local farm. All he had to do was charge it up and recover the video!!!

I was so shocked that I started asking around to see if any of my friends had heard of stuff like this happening. Oddly enough, a campus group called Chi Alpha had a similar experience. Chi Alpha is a christian fellowship that takes fun trips all over Arizona and even into Utah. On one of these trips a member dropped their Go Pro into Lake Powell and was unable to retrieve it. Well, a year later they returned and the water level was significantly lower, they were actually able to locate and recover the Go-Pro!!!! To add on to that, all the footage was intact and there was no damage to the Go Pro even after it had been underwater for a year!!!!

So, if you are considering purchasing a Go-Pro, I would say that it is definitely worth the money 🙂 Thanks for reading!!!!

Valentines Day is here!!

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Cherie

What are you planning for Valentines day? It is that day that we all dread or look forward to, personally, I am a little bit of both 🙂 Valentines Day puts alot of pressure on couples, especially in college when finances are tight! There is just too much expectation on a day like this that revolves around couples.

If you are on the other side of the spectrum, it can make you pretty sad but, I have a few tips and tricks to help you fight those Valentines Day blues..

1) Watch a movie by yourself to enjoy some alone time

2) Treat yourself, maybe eat some chocolate, take a nice relaxing bath, go window shopping, or get a massage….really just pamper yourself!!

3) If you are in a relationship, take the relaxing route, stay at home and watch a movie, eat some fancy finger food and just enjoy each other’s company. This will really relieve some of the built up stress and expectations of the holiday

4) Also, if you don’t want to be a loner, hang out with some single friends, maybe go to a party.

5) All in all, don’t let one silly holiday get you down. Have fun being who you are and treat your self to something special 🙂

Happy Valentines Day everyone!!!

Pets in the Dorms

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Cherie

So today I would like to address a very common question: What kind of pets are we allowed to have in the dorms at Embry Riddle? Well……only fish. The official rules say that whatever it is it still must fit in a five gallon tank. Please don’t be funny and try to trap some poor cat in a five gallon tank, that’s animal abuse….try to stick with a fish or fishes. You can have as many fish as you want, with in reason of course as long as they can all be contained in a single 5 gallon tank.

Personally, I have had a betta fish since freshman year. They are pretty, easy to take care of, and actually enjoy your company if placed on your desk while you work. My fish even chases laser pointers…..which I should probably be more concerned about than amused. However, if you really want a fuzzy pet you can try and work out something with housing and residence life, no guarantees but, you might be able to keep a hamster or something.

The funniest things I have seen/heard of as far as pets living in the dorms go is that over summer someone had a Labrador in their room that was never discovered. I know of at least three cats that have lived in the hall closet of the upper class-man apartments…poor kitties. The weirdest one I have seen is a 6 inch fish that bites people, so please don;t get one that big. Also, be considerate to animals. I know that some people just rally want a pet but, think about what you are putting them through if you have to hide them all the time..

Don’t do this to a cat

Overall, stick with a fish, they like small spaces and you won’t have to hide them from anyone, unless they bite…

Air Force ROTC

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Cherie

Hello again, I thought it might be time to give y’all an update on what I’ve been up to in Air Force ROTC at Embry Riddle Prescott. I am a second semester sophomore, which means that I am going through Field Training Preparation. Basically, its something that all sophomores who wish to continue on in the program need to do so they can go to Field Training over the summer. After Field Training myself, and those of my classmates who make it through will become Professional Officer Candidates, which means that when we graduate from Embry Riddle we will be officers in the US Air Force.

I am really excited to meet the challenges that Field Training Preparation has and I am really looking forward to training this summer 🙂 There is so much to learn in order to be prepared for Field Training, it definitely requires some extra time and effort outside of school. So if you are considering joining Air Force ROTC, we would be very happy to welcome you. It is always good to see new faces, but if you intend to stay in the program just keep yourself motivated. It can be difficult at times but, I honestly love it and I have never regretted my decision to join.

If you have any comments or questions, please let me know! For more information about AFROTC here at Embry Riddle please click here. Thanks!!

Round one of Midterms

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Cherie

I am proud to say that I have gotten through week one of midterms. I have three down and two to go. I don’t know what it is about midterms but, I think that most college students will agree when I say this….we don’t like them until their over. Midterms are not the average exam that most new freshman are used to, for some reason they are just more stressful. Personally, I don’t like them because no matter how much I know the material I always get nervous for absolutely no reason!

So some tips on studying for a midterm, whether you are a first timer or not…

a) get some good sleep the night before

b) avoid caffeine the morning of

c) relax, listen to some music while you study

d) take a deep breath and recall what you know

Good-luck on those midterms everyone, may the results be ever in your favor 😉

Olympics!

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Cherie

Quite a few students here at Embry Riddle Prescott have been following the progression of the 2014 Olympics, have you? As of yet, there has only been one unfortunate accident with the opening ceremony. Apparently the Olympic rings were supposed to start as flowers that extended to form the well known symbol however, one of them didn’t even open at all. This has been a rather embarrassing incident for Russia but, with each new day of Olympic challenges it will soon be behind them.

The rest of the opening ceremony was really intriguing however, I certainly did not want to miss a single thing!! I think my favorite part of the Olympics is when all the athletes from almost every country in the world walk in, waving their flags. It is so cool to see so many people who are so proud and happy to be representing their country in front of the whole world. It must be an amazing thing to be able to do.

So, now its time to wonder, what part of the Olympics is your favorite? Is the opening, the skiers, the skaters…..there are so many sports to choose from!! Comment below and let us know 🙂

Where is the Winter Weather?

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Cherie

If you have been following the Embry Riddle Prescott blogs for some time now, you may happen to notice that this year has been quite different from the last. I talked a lot about how cold and snowy it can get here however, this year that has not been the case. Many students who have been here for several years are shocked about the warm weather we have been having since winter break. Some days it has even got up to 70 degrees and students are wearing shorts to class!

Well, I figured I would go speak to an “authority” on the weather to see what the cause of this mysterious weather is. The meteorology majors told me that our weather is caused by an unusual pattern which is connected to the warm weather that is being experienced in Northern California as well. It is also connected to the freezing weather and snowy storms that are plaguing the Eastern United States. It is just a part of the Earth’s natural cycle of weather, according to a professor who says that “every few years a system such as this sweeps across the US and although it seems unusual it is really just a part of a larger pattern.”

So if you are worried about the weather, you have nothing to fear, it will eventually correct itself and we can all get on to the classic weather of our respective regions. If you are interested in finding out more about our meteorology department please click here. We hope that you might join us here at Embry Riddle Prescott and discover what more we have to offer you!

Coffee Anyone?

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Cherie

Are you in need of a good cup of joe on this fantastic Friday morning? I know I sure am!!! Well, if you are in the area of Prescott Arizona, stop on by Embry Riddle today as we are proud to host a Starbucks in our campus library. Not only would you get a good coffee but, you would have the opportunity to see our campus, meet our students, and if you have the time you can take a tour from our tour guides!!

All of our students are driven to learn and we are all more than happy to see a new face on campus. So please, stop on by and learn what we have to offer you in addition to that good cup of coffee 😉

For more information please visit the links below:

Prescott Campus

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The Importance of Hydration

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Cherie

As many of us have often heard hydration is extremely important to your health. This is your friendly reminder to hydrate in order to improve your brain function, prevent dark circles under your eyes, improve your workout endurance, and so much more. Studies actually show that sometimes when you think you are hungry that is a really a cue from your brain that you need to drink more water. This occurs because most people enjoy a beverage with their meal. It has also been shown that coffee, although a diuretic, does actually hydrate you to some extent. That dosen’t mean you can only drink coffee however.

So some easy tips to keep hydrated are grab a water bottle and take it to class, get a brita filter for your room, they might be expensive but they pay themselves off. Keep track of how much water you drink, it is recommended to drink 8 glasses of water per day. Mix a little juice into your water for flavor, fruit slices work too, and also drink a little gatorade.

If you follow these simple tips, you should be able to stay hydrated fairly well. Good luck 🙂 and remember hydration will help you focus in class and it also plays a role in preventing stress headaches!!

School is Here Again

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Cherie

The Dells across the street from Embry Riddle’s Prescott Campus

Its day one of the new semester all over again!! It’s amazing how fast it has gone, but here we are ready to begin again and hopefully succeed in the new year of 2014 🙂 I am still waiting to go to my first class, this is one of the only semesters that I don’t have a class ridiculously early in the morning so I am excited. My hope for this semester is to either maintain or raise my current GPA, which is pretty good right now so we will see 🙂

What is your goal for this semester? Please comment below and let us know, we would like to hear from our readers. No matter what your goals are the best way to achieve them is hard work. It can be difficult to stay motivated but, here are some helpful tips that will help you succeed in school this semester.

a) visit the library

b) talk to your professors

c) study with friends/ in groups

d) relax a little, taking a moment to clear your head will really help with your studies

e) stay in touch with friends and family

f) smile, its gonna be a great semester!!!

That’s all folks!! Have an awesome first day back here at Riddle, and if you are soon to join us in Prescott keep reading our blog for helpful tips and information on what it is like to go to school at Embry Riddle Prescott. Thanks everyone 🙂