What do Admissions people do?

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Cherie

Well, besides making the best pancakes in the world we answer your questions, give tours, meet with family’s to resolve questions, and host really awesome information events for potential students.

Have you been to one of our informational meetings? If not, do not fear, our website located here, gives most of the information you need to know if you are interested in attending Embry Riddle Prescott.

Another really cool service we offer that most university’s do not is, live chat with counselors/current students. This service is available through out website, so if you are a bit phone shy, like most feel free to message us with any VALID questions you might have about Embry Riddle Prescott.

Admissions employees are always available to address your needs in the most effective and efficient way possible so please don’t hesitate to contact us through your preferred means. We will get back to you as soon as we can. Thanks again and hopefully we will see you here soon!!

FAQ-Frequently Asked Questions

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Cherie

Working in the admissions office means that you hear some pretty interesting questions all the time. These are questions that some students might need to know the answers to if their planning on attending the Embry Riddle Campus in Prescott AZ. So, jumping right in…..

Q: What is college dorm life like?

A: To me its like living in a hotel room that you have to clean.

Q: Can I bring my bike?

A: Yes, it is really helpful to get around campus and we highly encourage students to bring one. We have bicycle racks all over campus where you can store your bike when it is not in use. In addition, your bike must be registered with the safety office, this is free of charge.

Q: How much is it to register a car, and how long does registration last?

A: It is $60 and it lasts for a full calender year. Once you are registered you are guaranteed on campus parking.

Q: Are college finals scary for freshman?

A: It depends, I have heard some horror stories, but for me they weren’t too bad at all. Just study, eat well, and get some sleep the night before and you will be fine.

Q: What makes Prescott better than Daytona Beach?

A: For flight students, the weather is better here for flying than at Daytona. For Engineers, the faculty and staff try really hard to get to know you and encourage you in your chosen path. Since it is a smaller campus than Daytona, you get more one and one time with professors that helps to develop some awesome references.

Q: Do you like living in Arizona?

A: Yes, I love it here. When I graduate I really hope that I can get stationed in AZ, it is a really cool place to live. There’s tons of outdoor things to do and really nice people to meet.

International Food Festival

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Cherie

For those of you who may not have heard, this past Saturday was our annual International food festival. It was really fun, I hope that you all came on down. I was running the Italy booth and here is a snapshot of the cool stuff I had for you to enjoy!

My dish is called Caprese, it is pretty simple to make. All you need is mozzarella cheese, Roma tomatoes, basil leaves, balsamic vinegar, and an olive oil of your choosing. It was quite a success as my table ran out in just 30 minutes!!!

There were so many tables full of great food from all over the world. The tables I tried were Germany, Italy (of course), Lebanon, Mexico, Poland, Iran, America, and so many others!! All the food was amazing and I definitely learned a lot about some of my fellow students. So, if you enjoy good food, cultural experiences, and awesome people then Embry Riddle is the place for you! We celebrate our different nationalities in the coolest way possible and we welcome you to join us next year 🙂 For more information click on the links below, Thanks for reading!!

CIPS Facebook Page

Embry Riddle Admissions

CIPS Main page

Athletics at Riddle

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Adam

If you are looking for an athletic scholarship then you might want to take a look at what Embry-Riddle has to offer. As of this year Embry-Riddle, Prescott campus has taken on men and women’s Cross Country, as well as Women’s Softball on top of the already existing sports. which include: men and women’s Golf, men and women’s soccer, women’s volleyball, and wrestling. Competitive scholarships exist for student-athletes who have demonstrated a superior commitment to athletics, at the same time you must meet minimum GPA requirement.

As far as I know if you are already a student you can always tryout for a position on a team as well as compete for a scholarship. If you want more information on scholarships then I would suggest calling the director of athletics.

Competing in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), Embry-Riddle is a proud member of the California Pacific Athletic Conference (CAL PAC).

You may contact: 928-777-3777 or Email: Ted.Blake@erau.edu

Copy Center

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Cherie

Awesome Picture of our Cessnas!

Another quick note on how to save $$$$ in college is to utilize the campus copy center!! At Embry Riddle Prescott out copy center is one of the best and here is how it can help you!!

1. If you buy a PDF book for a lot cheaper than a bound copy, you can print it (for free) in the library and take it to the copy center to be bound for about 3 bucks. This saves you on average about $100+ a semester!

2. Laminating formula sheets is an awesome way to ensure that you will never loose your formulas. I did this for Calculus freshman year and I am still using my laminated formula sheet in MA 441, which is a graduate level course in Mathematical Methods for Engineering. So for a dollar I have a lot of use on that sheet.

3. Faxes can be sent through the copy center, this is a resource that many people do not take advantage of, it is a lot cheaper than any place in town!

4. And last but not least, You can have your notes bound by the copy center which will help you with studying come finals week.

Sooooooo USE YOUR RESOURCES 🙂 If you have any questions of comments please let us know, if you are interested in reading more about Embry Riddle’s Campus Services click here.

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 🙂

(BS) Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Computer and Software Engineering

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Adam

If you have any kind of curiosity you might be thinking, well does Embry-Riddle offer anything else besides Flight and Aerospace Engineering? Of course we do, At both Campuses there is a variety of things you can study. From Aerospace engineering to Software engineering to Homeland Security.

Furthermore for more knowledge on the degree programs at ERAU visit: http://prescott.erau.edu/degrees/bachelor/index.html

But I am more Interested In discussing some of the newer degree programs like Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, and Computer Engineering. these degree programs are in DEMAND! Its rare these days to find someone with one of these degrees and companies are looking for them. An Average calculated salary of an Electrical engineer is just under $90,000. But of course any Engineering degree will be great to have.

So what exactly do these degree have to offer? Well BSEE is an exploding field and has many jobs to offer, from Programing, research engineer, systems Engineer (Avionics), Test Engineer to Design Engineer. And if you are looking at getting into the military, and need scholarships or want a competitive degree? well this is it.

If you Choose to take up one of these technical degrees you will learn about circuits, circuit design/components, Systems, Controls and Programming. These are the basics of these degree programs, you will have the chance to understand what is happening inside your Playstation 4 or your XBox and your computer. The core of technology today is based off of what we know in these fields. If you think about it your everything from your phone to Facebook and your TV has required the knowledge of someone in these fields. Its quit amazing as I am studying Electrical Engineering at ERAU Prescott, I cant wit to get to my senior Design Project.

Almost every company that is looking for engineers is in need of Electrical Engineers, Software Engineers and Computer Engineers. These types of technical Degrees offer many challenges and types of classes. although each University may require you to take a few different classes or offer different technical electives, the overall objective is the same. For instance at Embry-Riddle you might pick up a minor in Unnamed aerial vehicle systems, which other colleges wont. Why does ERAU offer it and not others? well ERAU is aimed at Aviation and Engineering its as simple as that.

So encourage all readers to take a look at Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering and Software Engineering Degree Programs.

Thanks for Reading.

Marine Corps Officer Selection Program

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Adam

There are many who know about Army, Air Force and Navy ROTC but what about the Marine Corps? To answer that question you should read this blog. I have recently finished my application to go to Officer Candidate School (OCS) through the Platoon leaders Class which I will go more in depth about.

The first thing you are going to need to ask yourself is what does it take to be a Marine Officer and how can you reach that goal. OCS is very demanding physically and mentally there are actually a few different paths that you can take. First of course are the qualifications 1.Bachelors Degree 2.Physical Fitness Test (PFT). These and everything else I will be talking about can be found at www.Marines.com

What is Officer Candidate School?

OCS is a 12 week officer training program, this is where those who cant make it get booted and those who really want to be a Leader of Marines can truly show how much they want it. It is very tough and will break you down.

So what PLC does is take the 12 week course and allows you to attend two 6 week courses over two different summers.

Next is which path do you want to take. so what you need to know. You can do Navy ROTC (Marine Option) or Naval Academy (Marine Option), Platoon Leaders Class (PLC) and of course you can do OCS after graduation.

Each of these main choices have its pros and cons. For now I will consider the Platoon leaders Class. PLC is open to full time college students ages 17-28.

I have recently submitted my application through PLC, What you need to know about this option like all others is that you are applying (competitively) for a chance to go to OCS in the summer in between school semesters.It is a privilege to get the chance to become a Marine Officer. The process is simple, and enjoyable for those that really want it. Before you jumo right into it i suggest you do some research about the U.S. Marines and what it means to be an Officer of the toughest men and women in the military.

Do you have what it takes to become a Marine?

For the More information please visit the attached link here. To start the application process call the nearest Officer Selection Officer (OSO) or recruiter. Thanks for reading.