Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Honors Program in Daytona Beach Florida

Student Testimonials

Here’s what students are saying about their Honors Program experiences:

"As a recipient of an ISTAT [International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading] scholarship, I recall having lunch with our university President and the ISTAT board members. The board members made a very big deal of my being in the Honors Program. It is thought very highly of, as it should be. It has allowed me to stand out among the crowd in a very highly competitive industry!"

-Timothy Billon, Aeronautical Science

"More than just a university initiative, the Honors Program has allowed me to foster friendships with other students with similar goals and interests, and be on the receiving end of tremendous support from a dedicated honors faculty. I feel privileged to be part of the Honors Program."

-Derek Cheng, Aerospace Engineering

"Throughout my 4-years at Embry-Riddle, there has not been an organization that has enriched my college experience as much as the Honors Program. There was nothing that matched having a discussion with students that had the same passion for learning that I did. The best part of the Honors Program was that it opened doors that I believe would not have been opened for me as an undergraduate at another university. And hey, when else would I ever have had a chance to have lunch with an Apollo 13 astronaut!"

-Jeremy Sotzen, Aerospace Engineering

Taras Hryniw, the first Honors Program grad, shortly after being an honored by the Aero.Sci. dept. this fall. Taras finished in Summer B, just over two years after having entered.

“The Honors Program has helped me develop the life skills that I need to be successful. What I like the most about it is the strong encouragement for creativity and out-of-the-box thinking. It is that type of knowledge that really helps students to succeed in the real world!"

-Taras Hryniw, first graduate of the Honors Program, Aeronautical Science (in photograph at right)

“The Honors Program has greatly contributed to my positive view of Embry-Riddle. I have had three Honors seminars where the professors knew every student by name and let us steer the direction of discussions. In addition to the exceptional academics, I’ve met great friends through this program. There are endless opportunities that arise from being a part of this new program. My years at Embry-Riddle have only been enhanced by the Honors Program.”

-Megan Moundalexis, Human Factors & Systems

“The Embry-Riddle Honors program has been very important to me as a student here. The Honors program has played a big part in why I feel I made the right choice of university”.

-Tim Unton, Aerospace Engineering

“I received an aviation intern position at Procter & Gamble. One of my resume items that caught their eye was the Embry-Riddle Honors Program.”

-Trent Cook, Aeronautical Science