Expert: Paul Soderman - 7/15/2008

Question
Hi Paul,
Thank you for your time. I am a senior in the IB program at Palm Harbor University High School, FL, and I am interested in pursuing a degree in aeronautical engineering. I am considering going overseas to the UK to pursue a degree, as that is my home country, but it might get a bit expensive, as I am not sure if I can get home fees, and might have to pay International fees, furthermore, I might not be able to get a student loan.
On that note, I thought about staying in Florida for my degree, so that I can take advantage of Bright Futures, and get a full ride. However, Bright Futures only pays for certain colleges, and they have a list of colleges that they cover in Florida at this link: https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/admin/SAWAllELIGPSI.asp
Do you have any recommendations? I am currently thinking about applying to UF and Embry Riddle of Daytona.
I appreciate all your help!
Jonathan

Answer
Hi Jonathan
The only school I am familiar with in Florida is Florida State U.  though I seem to remember that there were two schools close together that shared faculty - would that be FSU and Florida A&M ?  We did several collaborations with FSU; they have an excellent faculty and grad students.  I don't know Embry Riddle as I have never met a graduate from that school.  I assume it is new.

Good luck.
Paul