Do’s and Don'ts for High School Seniors
Our faculty share their tips for surviving and thriving in your senior year.
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/ AUG 18, 2023
As you prepare for college and wrap up your high school career, there is a lot to consider. From staying active to studying to managing stress, here are some helpful tips from our faculty about what you can do to stay focused and bring your A-game to college life.
DO: Take advantage of preview days and campus visits. You are going to be living in a brand-new space, possibly in another state. It's important to make sure that the people and the culture meet your expectations. It's as much about you interviewing the university as it is them interviewing you.
DON’T: Select a program because of what you've been expected to pursue. If you don't love your program, it makes the process much more difficult and less fun. Enjoy your career and your time learning about it, so take your time in selecting it and choose something that fits your interests.
Bio: While acting as an Assistant Professor of Aeronautical Science, Professor Raymond Schumacher is also an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) and CFI/CFII (Certified Flight Instructor) rated helicopter pilot and active check airman for a part 135 operation who has trained over 100 pilots and flown for tours, charters, major movie productions and manufacturer-level aircraft training courses. Professor Schumacher specializes in Turbine Engine (all types) and Helicopter Track Aeronautical Science courses at the Prescott campus.
DO: If you are undecided on a career path or college, consider choosing a college that aligns with your values and interests. You can start with a degree such as "Interdisciplinary-" or "General Studies" and decide on a more specialized program later. You may end up discovering a unique major, like Aerospace Physiology, that you didn't know existed!
DON’T: Don't let Senioritis cause your grades to suffer! You've worked hard for three years to earn a solid GPA. Stay on top of your studies during your final year. Especially if you are taking AP or college credit courses, the outcomes can have a significant impact on your college career.
Bio: Alesha Fleming is Program Chair for Embry-Riddle's Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Physiology, serves on Embry-Riddle's Institutional Review Board, is the official Chiropractic Team Physician for Embry-Riddle Athletics and is the Supervisor for Biology Tutoring. On top of her work at Embry-Riddle, she is a practicing Chiropractic Physician with teaching experience in Nursing, pre-professional healthcare disciplines and continuing education for the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAM). She founded her private practice, Natural Health and Wellness Chiropractic, LLC, in 2015 in Daytona Beach, which frequently hosts students for shadowing and experiential learning.
DO: Prioritize taking care of yourself during what can sometimes be a stressful time as a high school senior. From going on a run to talking with a trusted family member or coach, have a few activities in mind to help you manage stress, anxiety or burnout in productive and healthy ways.
DON’T: Don't forget that as a high school senior, you are not expected to have all of the answers. When you're officially an Eagle, be sure to take advantage of the many support services at ERAU dedicated to your success academically and personally, such as VECTOR's Virtual Communication Lab, which provides free, online tutoring for any communication project.
Bio: Alex Rister serves as the Co-Director for VECTOR, Embry-Riddle Worldwide’s virtual communication center and as Program Chair for the Bachelor of Science in Communication. On top of holding M.A. degrees in Communication and English, she earned her Ph.D. in Texts and Technology from the University of Central Florida. Her research aligns with her professional service and community volunteer work on how communication is socially constructed to promote social change, especially on issues important to girls and women. She is interested in the communicative elements of advocacy, awareness and leadership for social change at the individual and organizational levels.
