Exeter students attend top aerospace and aviation university

Exeter College students were once again given the unique opportunity to experience two weeks at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida, studying across a range of technological areas and experiencing student life stateside.  

This year marks the third year of the exciting partnership with Embry-Riddle, and each visit has offered the same warm welcome and high-level training to those taking part.

Seventeen students from the National Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering course benefitted from a busy programme of seminars and practical workshops held at the world-leading university (which boasts several campuses across the globe), covering chemistry, microbiology, meteorology, and more.

Students also enjoyed a full itinerary of activities outside of the classroom, including an audience with Artemis III engineer, Nick Sanchoo, at the Kennedy Space Center, and a trip to the Daytona International Speedway where students were able to sign the finish line and get up close to the winning car from this year’s Daytona 500 race.

College lecturer, Oliver Russell, who accompanied students on the trip, said: “For students to have had exposure to key players like Nick Sanchoo and Colonel Charlie Fisher at the Kennedy Space Center has really inspired them to dream big and to work hard to achieve this. They have had the chance to network with some exceptional individuals working at the top of their field.”  

The now-annual residential is made possible by The Turing Scheme, a UK government scheme that funds opportunities for education and training abroad. The programme has facilitated this once-in-a-lifetime experience for students for the third consecutive year, Oliver commenting that, “Embry Riddle has again lived up to and exceeded all expectations from both staff and students.”