Student Q&A: Carlee Lewis
When it comes to your experience with the COB, what have you enjoyed most about your education? I thoroughly enjoy the flexibility of the classes and feeling in charge of my own schedule. I really do like interacting with my peers during discussion boards. I think discussion boards are a great way to brainstorm and break out of that tunnel vision that may occur with an assignment. It’s also a great way to make an impersonal method of learning a bit more personal — getting to know your classmates when they’re oceans away. What has been your biggest academic achievement so far? I think outside of my military experience and focusing solely on my classes, seeking out the resources that the College of Business offers has been the light at the end of the tunnel. It has helped keep me focused and driven and continues to be the largest contributor to my success. The resource I favor most would be the coaching program. I wouldn’t have such a clear picture of my future without the help of Dr. Daryl Watkins. I consider this an academic achievement, because it’s opened so many doors and opportunities for me from professional networking, developing a LinkedIn profile, using Handshake to apply for jobs or internships and the list goes on. I think when most people think of academic achievement, it stops at the idea of a book or your classes and doesn’t really encompass the practical application of what we’re learning from our classes. Taking what we’ve learned and applying it to real-life scenarios before the knowledge lays dormant and is forgotten is crucial in retainment. To be more specific, I consider my biggest academic achievement to be the application of what I’m learning from all facets of Embry-Riddle.
Carlee Lewis is an air traffic controller at the Marine Corps Base in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii who transferred to Embry-Riddle in August 2023. She is in the Aviation Business Administration program, with a current focus in Aviation Management. Lewis recently sat down with the Worldwide College of Business to share her thoughts on the COB and student success.
What one trait makes you unique? GRIT: guts, resiliency, initiative and tenacity.
What does success mean to you? I like to think of success as your environment and the people you surround yourself with. If I’m accomplished, then I’m pushing for the people around me to be working on themselves too. I think success comes from making something of yourself and bringing others up with you.
“I’m so impressed with Carlee’s initiative to do all she can to position herself for a job in aviation. In addition to her academic studies, Carlee has joined the Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) as a student member and has enrolled in the AAAE certification program to become an airport safety and operations specialist. I have no doubt the sky’s the limit given her positive attitude and work ethic!” Brigadier General Donna M. Prigmore Senior Manager, PDX Terminal and Landside Operations, Port of Portland
“Carlee has a clear vision for her future, and her drive and initiative have been impressive. She has eagerly embraced coaching and mentoring to expand her professional network. Carlee isn’t just planning for success; she’s actively constructing the path to get there.” Dr. Daryl Watkins Professor, College of Business, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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