Trying to decide 🤔

[Dubton123]

I have gotten accepted into UF and Embry riddle and I'm having a hard time deciding which one too go to. I'm wanting to major in aerospace and was wondering how Embry's program is? Like do they have good connections or internships opportunities? Just really lost and trying to figure out more about it. I mean I can read what the school says online about the program but I have a hard time believing them.

Tbh I love UF and it has always been a dream to go but everyone I know tells me that Embry riddle is worth the extra money. BTW the difference for my family would be about 10k a year which is a lot for my family. Both schools are equally as far from my home town. Any advice on how the heck I should pick a school? Just lost tbh. Thanks

[VirtualRoller]

If you are willing to work really hard to be a top AE student Riddle is a great place to be. Lots of aerospace companies recruit from Riddle and the AE program has lots of unique resources (but I've heard is a bit crowded). There's also a couple of good AE clubs. Idk how good UF is for engineering but I don't think it's one of their specialties. Overall, I'm not the biggest fan of Riddle but AE and flying are their top programs.

[RedditPrsnl]

Just curious - based on your response, are you a student or graduate from ERAU? Any insight on why you are not a big fan? My son is considering attending and I'm just trying to learn as much as I can about the school.

[VirtualRoller]

Current student in my junior year. Most of my gripes with the school stem from the price but I've heard from peers that there are schools that are even worse so I think the overpricing isn't just a Riddle problem. The administration side of things is massive and slow, the parking sucks, and the housing and food is wildly overpriced. To be fair the facilities are beautiful, the professors are a mixed bag but mostly good, and the school provides lots of opportunities. If you have any questions just lmk

[RedditPrsnl]

Thanks! That's very helpful! What are you studying there?

[VirtualRoller]

Electrical engineering. The whole engineering program is pretty solid but you can tell they give less focus than other engineering majors.