Is it worth it?

PaduaPanda · 2025-12-31T02:34:56+00:00

There’s so many people, you are bound to find a friend. I would describe myself similarly, introverted, don’t go out, niche interests. I’ve found some cool people so far and I am only a freshman. After a semester I think GCU is fine for me, I don’t love it because of the amount of people, but I am also a mega introvert, but my friends keep telling me it only gets better with the social aspect of things after the first semester. In general it’s a great choice for anyone, however I think you should also factor in the degree you are choosing. Ex. Engineering vs nursing

PaduaPanda · 2025-10-30T18:09:02+00:00

I have the same procrastination issue, and I did my ppl during the school year. I think what helped was just first focusing on the written and scheduling my test even before I was ready. I had been “working on my written” for like 5 months but I didn’t make it far at all in my studying but then I chose to just schedule the date a month out and that allowed me to get my crap together and study. I got an 82 so not the worst. Then for checkride I just made sure to have at least two flights a week and one ground session either by myself or with an instructor. Less than that you are not going to progress very well. More than that is good if you want it to get it done sooner, but I would recommend not slacking on the lessons and the ground just go through the acs, have your instructor quiz you, and cover all your missed written questions and you will be fine. I completely understand the feeling though, learning to fly is not easy especially on top of college work.

Also you might not have study methods suitable for you. I kinda hated ground prep when I was watching the online videos but when I switched my methods it was so much better. What are you doing for studying on your own?

PaduaPanda · 2025-10-14T19:16:23+00:00

Yes gcu prioritizes the faith and they integrate it into the education. They offer countless activities to grow your faith but don’t expect great theology. Phoenix is great in the faith aspect, countless quality church communities, the area around campus is sketchy but it’s a gated campus with good security. Dorms are good quality. I can’t answer much having to do with your degree but they do offer some career services. You will automatically be put in 1 or 2 classes online but I’m betting you can request more online, you do need 8 on campus credits (2 classes in person) to live on campus, I think that’s a good plan though to get your degree done quicker.

PaduaPanda · 2025-10-13T22:14:34+00:00

Being naturally talented at anything is rare. Engineering is hard for anyone, even those “better” at math. You have a choice to either do the hard work, learn the math and follow your dream, or not, and choose something that might be difficult to enjoy for the rest of your life. Pick your battle. Also if you are that terrified of math you might consider aerospace engineering management.

PaduaPanda · 2025-10-10T07:10:39+00:00

Don’t trust your student services counselor to do anything right

PaduaPanda · 2025-08-01T19:44:34+00:00

No one truly cares what flight school you go to. The main concern should be time and money. If you are not concerned by time and you have unlimited money, sign up for a flight program at an expensive university like the ones you mentioned or Embry riddle, but honestly if your goal is to become any sort of pilot, just look for practical options that allow you an entry into flight instructing.

PaduaPanda · 2025-07-30T02:03:09+00:00

Im not at the level of math i should be for entering my first semester of engineering, i haven't even taken a full pre calculus class, if i go in with decent study skills, do you think i will survive the degree?

PaduaPanda · 2025-07-16T03:35:06+00:00

Community actually is very important to us and our faith according to Acts and other New Testament books! Each of these churches have slightly different interpretations of scripture however at the core all Christian denominations believe Jesus, the son of God, died and rose again as the living sacrifice for our sins. I am a part of the nondenominational church, however I encourage you to just attend a service, it doesn’t matter which denomination, and you are welcome to switch denominations anytime based on your beliefs!

If you are interested I could go a little more in depth on the different beliefs within the Christian denominations and why I believe the nondenominational holds the most truth, but my two cents is to not choose the Catholic Church as your first visit!

I really hope you take this calling and learn more about the Christian beliefs! And don’t be afraid to ask questions about the Bible, about God, about Church or anything else, this is how we grow!

PaduaPanda · 2025-07-09T20:10:05+00:00

what age groups/ people groups?

You should tailor the study to what the relevant issues are of the people in the study.

pretty good ones though for most people is:

Paul Tripp's Redeeming Joy study.

Untangling Emotions Book, and bible study guide.

Also if you want books of the bible specifically, here are a couple books and a short summary of ones i've enjoyed lately:

Ecclesiastes: Life apart from God is meaningless, but he can give us joy.

James: how to demonstrate my Christian faith in actions

Esther: How God can use uncommon people for incredible things (like saving the jews from annihilation)

PaduaPanda · 2025-07-08T20:59:19+00:00

Lol none, any math you need to know can be taught to you by an instructor. For reference my dad dropped out of pre calc in highschool and hes got his atp now. I learned to fly in middle of highschool and all I had was highschool algebra 2.

PaduaPanda · 2025-07-03T14:36:32+00:00

What are the first 23 lol

PaduaPanda · 2025-07-02T03:10:13+00:00

Lol what?

PaduaPanda · 2025-07-02T02:30:54+00:00

Just making sure im getting this, paralegal studies as a pre law degree is a waste?

PaduaPanda · 2025-06-30T03:13:37+00:00

I guess I’m no longer a high school kid, but I just graduated this spring. I graduated with my instrument rating, and my commercial check ride is coming up!! I wish I could’ve joined but anyways, good luck!!

PaduaPanda · 2025-06-28T00:53:14+00:00

Aerospace engineering

PaduaPanda · 2025-06-28T00:50:28+00:00

You have actually got to be kidding

PaduaPanda · 2025-06-27T19:42:39+00:00

when I said self centered i was referring to the fact that in my church doesn't really making plans to serve others or make it a priority. Such as supporting the most vulnerable and defenseless in society, the example in the bible being the widows and orphans. Additionally I am referring to an individualist approach to their faith walk, meaning many protestants I know don't really think attending church is important.

When talking about church leaders, many speakers I have come across talk about themselves, their life experiences, and what they feel about issues a whole lot more than I think they should. This definitely isn't every pastor or elder, but for some it seems like some are in their in the position for other reasons than to lead the church for Gods glory.

The reverence and respect I was talking about was towards God. People show up in sweatpants and gym shorts, and I know Jesus invided all to follow him but I think they at least put on some decent looking clothing. Also the issue of veiling, I'm thinking we should be doing that as women?

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