Journey To Embry-Riddle Though I enjoyed aircraft maintenance, I wanted to further advance my career into a management position. My supervisor, TSgt Earnest Foster, suggested Embry-Riddle since there was a satellite campus at my duty station. Initially, I was unsure because I didn’t know much about the campus and its offerings. However, after speaking with the academic advisors, I became confident that earning a degree from Embry-Riddle would align with my goals and create new opportunities for my career. Student Experience Balancing classes with a constantly changing work schedule, annual exercises, and military deployments meant I could only take one course at a time, which delayed my progress. Fortunately, after transitioning to civilian life and becoming a full-time student, things became much easier. My academic advisor, Mrs. Patricia Resnik, guided me on the best path to earn my degree efficiently. During my senior year in 2024, I was accepted into the Pathway Program in Washington, D.C., where I received training as a management analyst for a year. The agency required me to complete my degree by year’s end to remain eligible for the program. I faced challenges due to limited availability of prerequisite courses needed for advanced classes — missing even one could have delayed my graduation and jeopardized my participation. Fortunately, Mrs. Resnik carefully organized my courses, providing a clear road map for each college term and enabling me to complete all necessary prerequisites and other important classes. Her thoughtful planning and constant communication not only ensured I graduated on time but also helped me secure a permanent role with the agency.
Impact of Embry-Riddle Attending Embry-Riddle helped me enhance my strategic thinking skills and provided a broader perspective on international business connections in aviation. My degree program also allowed me to join the Pathway Program, where I gained hands-on experience as a management analyst throughout my senior year.
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