Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

I’m not a student here nor did I attend this University. So you’re probably wondering how I decided to give it 5 stars.
During the summer, I attended a conference here for STEM education. I stayed in one of the dorm rooms, which were a bit on the dingy side. There were stains and mold in the rooms, but I know that they had some flooding issues and still repairing stuff. I don’t know what the other dorm rooms look like, so I can’t compare. Plus I’m not reviewing the dorms or the food at the Student Center. I’m reviewing the campus as a place of study and the willingness of all the students and professors to help out STEM education.
Upon arrival, the ERAU staff made sure that each of the conference attendees were welcomed and needs were met. If our rooms didn’t have any linens, the student staff was on it and they were knocking on your door within 5 minutes with linens and towels. The campus is small so there’s no need to worry that you will get lost. Plus if you do happen to get lost, any one on campus is willing to help you find your way. I had a chance to speak with professors and students while I was there and they all seemed to have a great working relationship. The students want to be there and the professors are there to teach the students. ERAU isn’t a research university so that means that the professors can focus more of their time on teaching rather than researching.
The campus is constantly filled with the sounds of aircrafts flying above. You can go for a flight or two with some of the students who are studying aviation. If you are looking to study anything dealing with aerospace, aeronautical, or some sort of engineering, this school is definitely worth checking out.

Yay for Embry-​Riddle!
Well, I didn’t go here, but I basically grew up here as my father was on staff for about 10 years here. I frequntly spent long summer days using the computer labs, hanging by the pool, making friends at the dorms, and generally pretending to be a college student. So what was my experience?
The Good:
Beautiful campus: The buildings were all renovated recently after being basically destroyed after a series of tornadoes/​hurricanes, but the buildings have always been beautiful, and the campus is very well-​designed and easy to navigate
Friendly people and professors: Of all the people I met I don’t think anyone was ever that unhappy. Blame it on the beach location the cool sea breeze, or the beautiful campus, but people here always seem to be smiling.
The Bad:
A little smallish. Now that I am older and have actually been to college I have to say that this campus is a little on the small side. Of course if you’re into that kind of setting you can just bump this back up to the good side, but for me, I say bigger is better.
Diving board removal: Okay this is more of a me thing, but there used to be a 12 ft. diving board at their swimming pool, and then they took it out due to insurance reasons. So SAD!
Embry Riddle is a beautiful campus with friendly people and great overall facilities. If you’re thinking about becoming a pilot, this place is definitely worth checking out!
Overall 9.5/10= Cool College!