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FALL 2008 POP QUIZJill Fontaine asked a random group of Embry-Riddle students to tell us: What are three things you couldn’t live without? Stephen RochaAge: 19 Family and friends. They both provide the support system, the shoulder to fall back on, if I am having troubles and need a hand. I would never be able to make it through life alone. Without them, I would be lost and confused in an ever-changing world. Without them, I would have no one to share my experiences with. Goals and dreams. Since I was a kid, I have always wanted to fly. Now I am in a great school, accomplishing my dream of flight. My dreams are what inspire me to reach my goals. My goals set the benchmarks that push me to a higher goal. I consider myself lucky for always knowing what I wanted to do. My faith. I have been a Roman Catholic since I was born. However, I have learned many things from life and youth groups that have strengthened, tested, and weakened my faith. The times that my faith has been the weakest are the times that I have learned most about myself and the mysterious things in life that my faith has helped me to understand. Dodd AllenAge: 21 Family and friends -- My wonderful family is the reason I am in existence and able to succeed. Without their influence, I would not be where I am today. Second, I would not be able to enjoy my life so much without such wonderful friends. If I ever need someone to turn to for help, advice, or just a good time, they will always be there for me. Airplanes -- Flying is not only my dream, but it’s my escape from reality. Once I step in an airplane, everything fades away except the wonderful world of flying. The feeling of soaring into the air on a crisp summer morning is priceless. It’s just you, a magnificent machine, and the most beautiful scenery you could ask for. What a life! My Computer -- I spend at least 25 percent of my day on a computer. It allows me to communicate with others, learn, research, and just have a good time. There are two main reasons I can’t live without a computer: the internet and my music collection. My computer makes this possible. Charlie BrensingerAge: 18 Internet -- I like to satisfy my curiosity. When a question comes up the Internet is the quickest, easiest way to get an answer. It's also my key form of entertainment. Surfing the web for information, playing games, or any number of other 'net-related options is a far more interesting task than watching TV or listening to music. Music -- While I'm no musician myself and I'm not a fan of too much on the radio, I need that little bit of a tune in the background when I'm doing something. Usually I just imagine it, often I hum or whistle it, and sometimes I actually listen to music. Life would be dull without something to listen to as you stand in the elevator. Transportation -- It doesn't have to be a car -- last year I got used to a bicycle -- but going everywhere by foot is just too slow for me. When it comes to mundane tasks like getting across campus, the time spent walking could be better utilized on work or play. Libin DanielAge: 18 Friends and parents -- Being an international student, I really miss my hometown, parents and friends. The distance between us further amplifies the feeling of nostalgia. However, the cell phone and the internet make life much more easier. Using the webcam and calling them makes me feel connected to my roots. Cricket -- I grew up playing cricket. Almost every single day, my friends and I used to spend at least an hour playing the game and having a real good time. That is the reason, we, mainly Indian students at Embry-Riddle, play the game every weekend and have tons of fun. Books -- Books are what made me fall in love with the field I have chosen, aeronautical engineering. Books keep me interested and enthusiastic about the various possibilities in the field. I would not be at Embry-Riddle if the books were not there. They keep me updated on what to expect and what all I should focus on. Mack MeansFulton, Mo. My Supportive Family - No matter what happens, they are always there for me. Their continual support has enabled me to dream big and do what really makes me happy. Even when I made my college decision and was the first of my family to move out of Missouri, they were behind my decision. Without that support I don't think I would be studying aviation at Embry-Riddle. My Passport - If pictures are worth 1,000 words, being there is worth 1,000 more. Nothing is more eye-opening than experiencing another culture. My travels to Europe taught me to learn from history, while my travels across Central America and the Caribbean taught me to appreciate nature’s beauty and the things I have. My passport has enabled me to learn more than any classroom could ever teach. Airports – The complexity of airports inspires me. When I walk through a terminal I think about the variety of people sitting at each gate: a soldier flying back to St. Louis to see his family, a group of teenagers boarding a flight to Belize for mission work, or a businessman making his way to Tokyo for a new partnership. As I walk down the concourse I get the shivers, knowing that in a few hours these people will be scattered across the world, to conquer the next part of their life. The coordination of the pilots, air traffic controllers, ticketing agents, flight attendants, maintenance workers, and baggage handlers is nothing short of amazing, and it never gets old. Kaleigh SidesAge: 19 Family and friends -- Without the support of my family I wouldn’t be where I am today. My friends and family keep me focused on my goals and are always around to give me a pep talk when things seem to be spinning out of control. Books — I love books because they allow me to step into another world and leave reality behind for several hours. I can sit down and learn something new, explore a different country, or just have a good laugh. Ice cream — My favorite food, hands-down. Ice cream has a way of just making me happy. Nothing tastes better than a big bowl of vanilla ice cream. Chelsea ThompsonAge: 18 My cell phone -- My cell phone acts as my alarm clock and calendar, keeps me connected to my friends and family, and holds all of my music. I would be late, bored, and lonely if I didn't constantly have it in my pocket. Wireless internet and my laptop -- Limewire, Stumble, Facebook, MySpace, MSNBC, Yahoo, Ernie, College Humor, YouTube, Postsecret. Keeping entertained would be impossible without my laptop, and my homework would never get finished. My roommates make fun of me for always having some new piece of random trivia. Everyday I find and learn so many new and funny things. I love it. My car -- I get restless sitting in the dorms, so my car becomes my lifeline. Without midnight grocery shopping, trips downtown, and going home for the weekend, I would go crazy. My car saves my roommate's lives too. We're always running around doing random things and it wouldn't be possible without my car. Jill Fontaine is majoring in Communications at the Daytona Beach campus. |
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