Can you major in something else and still fly?

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1B9Pilot

1B9Pilot

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Hi folks,

First, I'll be out visiting UND the end of March (25-27) so if anyone is around, let me know! Second, is it possible to go to UND and get a degree in let's say Political Science (I'm a history guy and would be a teacher) but still fly there and get ratings or am I restricted to Aviation Management or whatever it is? I don't know but Av. Management doesn't seem like a steady degree idea or am I wrong?

Thanks!
Mike
 
Yes, or at least they used to allow that. I think you can get your major in something other than aviation and then add a professional flight minor. Check with the Advisors you meet when you visit the campus. Also, so long as you are working on a major or minor, finacial aid would be allowed to be used (if you were considering that).

Hope this helps.
 
Yep, you can for sure do that. That's probably the smart thing to do over aviation management. Also, I'll be around then if you want to stop by and check out the dorms or need a ride anywhere.
 
flyeagle111 said:
Yep, you can for sure do that. That's probably the smart thing to do over aviation management. Also, I'll be around then if you want to stop by and check out the dorms or need a ride anywhere.
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I just slightly disagree with you on that one. Any business degree is a great addition to have, even if requires a few extra semesters. I've gotta support my own doings :D
 
1B9Pilot said:
Hi folks,

First, I'll be out visiting UND the end of March (25-27) so if anyone is around, let me know! Second, is it possible to go to UND and get a degree in let's say Political Science (I'm a history guy and would be a teacher) but still fly there and get ratings or am I restricted to Aviation Management or whatever it is? I don't know but Av. Management doesn't seem like a steady degree idea or am I wrong?

Thanks!
Mike
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I would personally advise against going to UND, especially because you are coming from the east coast. Why not go to a school that is either; 1. a lower cost state school or 2. That specializes in your specific major. I transferred out of UND and was easily spending 300 dollars on a flight lesson that costs me 100 dollars at my local FBO. Keep in mind the cost for what you get out of it. My 2 instructors at UND had experience of being CFI's for about a year each. I am sure you can do a minor in flight if you so choose however.

Also, upon further research it looks like you already have 36 hours, UND is not going to count those and you will have to either redo all of them if you do not have your PPL, or if you have your PPL, you will have to take Aviation 102 and fly a number of hours at UND for them to consider you proficient as a private pilot.

I am the negative viewpoint on here so take my thoughts as you will.
 
challenger said:
I would personally advise against going to UND, especially because you are coming from the east coast. Why not go to a school that is either; 1. a lower cost state school or 2. That specializes in your specific major. I transferred out of UND and was easily spending 300 dollars on a flight lesson that costs me 100 dollars at my local FBO.

Also, upon further research it looks like you already have 36 hours, UND is not going to count those and you will have to either redo all of them if you do not have your PPL, or if you have your PPL, you will have to take Aviation 102 and fly a number of hours at UND for them to consider you proficient as a private pilot.
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Easily spending $300? Definitely for a cross-country. If you're spending over $300 per lesson on a normal (1.5 hour average) flight lesson in a C172, you're doing something wrong.

If you have your PPL when you show up, you will take the AVIT 102 ground course (which shouldn't be too difficult if you're already certified) and the AVIT 112 flight course which I believe is about 5 or 6 flight lessons. "A number of hours" is more like 10 hours at most. UND doesn't "count" hours, the FAA counts hours. Your previous flight time won't be "invalid".

For the record, I came from the East Coast. I love it here, and in terms of tuition, it's very reasonable compared to other state colleges. UND "specializes" in many specific majors. You can come to UND and get a well-respected business degree, a law degree, a medical degree, whatever you want, and still minor in Professional Flight. It's not just an Aerospace school.
 
FAYEV said:
Easily spending $300? Definitely for a cross-country. If you're spending over $300 per lesson on a normal (1.5 hour average) flight lesson in a C172, you're doing something wrong.

If you have your PPL when you show up, you will take the AVIT 102 ground course (which shouldn't be too difficult if you're already certified) and the AVIT 112 flight course which I believe is about 5 or 6 flight lessons. "A number of hours" is more like 10 hours at most. UND doesn't "count" hours, the FAA counts hours. Your previous flight time won't be "invalid".

For the record, I came from the East Coast. I love it here, and in terms of tuition, it's very reasonable compared to other state colleges. UND "specializes" in many specific majors. You can come to UND and get a well-respected business degree, a law degree, a medical degree, whatever you want, and still minor in Professional Flight. It's not just an Aerospace school.
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The only thing I can think of is that my flight instructors talking to me for a half hour before and after maybe milked it out to 300 dollars, but that consistently was what it the cost in a Warrior. What I meant, was UND will not count those hours. Of course the FAA will!

UND in my opinion lacks quality, especially on the other side of campus. That is what I experienced there and it is good you experienced something different. I personally am seeing major benefits to finally escaping North Dakota for myself. It costs me much less to fly, I feel more challenged to learn in my classes, everything is connected with a tunnel system here and you do not have to go outside to get to class, and most importantly, I am back on track to accomplish my goals.

UND has a lot of negatives that should be considered IMHO

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Oh great, he's back.
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Not really, I escaped that slophole in the end of Spring of 2010 :beer:
 
Looking at the prices, UND isn't all that bad compared to other places I've looked. (I am not rich, just saying). As for the college, I'm most likely going to stay away from an 'Aviation' degree, after reading pretty much any post and you'll see "DON'T GET AN AVIATION DEGREE" lol. I've always been interested in political science, history so I can do that and still fly. What ratings does Professional Flight minor carry up to?

-Mike
 
1B9Pilot said:
Looking at the prices, UND isn't all that bad compared to other places I've looked. (I am not rich, just saying). As for the college, I'm most likely going to stay away from an 'Aviation' degree, after reading pretty much any post and you'll see "DON'T GET AN AVIATION DEGREE" lol. I've always been interested in political science, history so I can do that and still fly. What ratings does Professional Flight minor carry up to?

-Mike
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Private, Instrument, Commercial, Multi
 
just declare a commercial aviation and/or flight education major to get student loans if you need them, and do everything up to MEI. as long as you have the prereqs, you're in. and get an engineering degree. best undergrad degree to have.
 
N261ND said:
just declare a commercial aviation and/or flight education major to get student loans if you need them, and do everything up to MEI. as long as you have the prereqs, you're in. and get an engineering degree. best undergrad degree to have.
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Correct on the engineering degree, wrong on the declaring a major. If you are working toward a minor or major, they will fund financial aid.
 
gotWXdagain said:
Oh great, he's back.
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You know, I didn't see any unnecessary name-calling and bad-mouthing about UND, Grand Forks and North Dakota in his posts, so I'd say that's definitely a good improvement from before.

There's nothing wrong with a differing viewpoint. Don't try to drag us all down, now. :)
 
N261ND said:
yeah i know. but the professional flight minor doesn't include CFI, II, or MEI. or the CRJ course if you want it.
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But, if you enroll in those courses the Aviation Department will send a letter over to the financial aid office which opens up student loans for those classes. Happens all the time with management majors who want to add certs/ratings. Still good advice on the engineering degree though.
 
1B9Pilot said:
Engineering - can't say I'm a math guy. Was thinking more history/political science ;)
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I always hated math until I had a influential teacher in it. Now I am considering a major in it; I think hell has frozen over literally. :crazy:

But, if you want to major in Poly Sci or History, just keep in mind there are many options other then UND, that would more than likely provide you with a better education. I have learned more in less than a half a semester at my current school, than I did at UND in 3 semesters. The classrooms on the lib ed side, were old and tired and the teachers were also lacking in teaching skills.

I am just trying to warn you, UND has a good marketing ploy, but is not all that it is cracked up to be. Even my Aviation teachers never showed that they truly cared about my future or career goals. Well, I've spoken; I just ask that you look at other options, I think it would be better for you.
 
It's not your professors' jobs to care about your future for you. All they can do is feed off your own enthusiasm, which judging by most of your posts on here, you never really developed while at UND.
 
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