Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Day Five Embry-Riddle and Jacksonville University


Do you want to fly the skies? Then Embry Riddle Aeronautical University is for you. It is situated adjacent to the Daytona International Speedway and the Daytona Airport. There has been a lot of new construction since my last visit five or so years ago.

"Harvard of the Skies" is the place to go for aeronautical engineering and aeronautical science. There is a small number of females, a good number of non-traditional students, and quite a few foreign students in attendance.

The facilities are modern and up-to-date. Labs that you will see on no other campus are here.

Jacksonville University has an abundance of resources in the city and on the river. With it's new state-of-the art facility for its marine science program, it's a winner. New enhancements along the river include a beach, running track and more to come.

They have an aeronautical major in the School of Business, nursing with a gigantic lab, a school of fine and performing arts, just to name a few. New with the freshmen class of 2012 is a guarantee to graduate in 4 years.

If you want a diverse campus, with a small undergrad population (2400) in a small urban setting, with a variety of majors, consider JU.

They are forming a marching band. Do you play and can you march?

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