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The following are questions and answers that have come
up during past interviews with students and parents:
Q: What if I am not sure that I want to be an engineer?
A: That is one of the primary purposes of this course, to develop awareness
in engineering, math and science. The first year is an exploration in
engineering.
Q: Why take a class like this?
A: The primary skill gained in any engineering program throughout the
world is problem solving. Students will also gain skills in research,
critical analysis, and writing. Students will be introduced and engrained
with all of these concepts throughout the four years of the pre-engineering
program.
Q: Will I be able to be in engineering and participate in other
activities such as soccer, band, or IB?
A: Yes. However, students can only do so much. Depending on how their
schedule is arranged and the number off extra curricular activities in
which they wish to participate, will affect what they are able to fit
into their schedule. If they can fit it in, they can do it. If not, then
decisions must be made by the student.
Q: If I register for the first year engineering course, do I have to
take engineering the following years?
A: Not at all. The first year is an exploration of engineering. Many
students decide after the first year that it is not for them.
Q: Can a I take engineering and then switch to the ERAU aviation program?
A: Yes. Pre-engineering is a great prep for the aviation program. Some
students decide to stay and some decide to switch over in their junior
year. If a student has enough free electives, they can do both.
Q: My student has a specific learning disability. Can he/she be in pre-engineering?
A: If a student has the grades to be competitive with other students,
then they can most definitely be in pre-engineering and are encouraged
to apply. Also, many students overcome their learning disabilities. Depending
on the disability, a student that gains good study skills during their
early years in overcoming their disability will make a good engineering
student in the future. Tenacity is a virtue in engineering.
Q: Say that my child’s disability is in taking exams; how will
this affect their performance in the class?
A: The curriculum in each class is developed such that all students must
put forth equivalent effort in all activities. Every student has their
strengths and weaknesses. The curriculum developed by UWF is such that
exams, labs, project, reading assignments, and homework assignments count
pretty much the same. This allows for a student who is weak in one area
to make up for it in another. In the end, any student who tries should
receive an A.
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