Might transfer to ASU, anyone here from Arizona?

[Jeremy C]

Fair enough assessment The weather alone is enough to make me stay. I've only been here for a short amount of time, but the many people that I've met have all been great. It's a very diverse group of people here which is relatively new to me, but since I have no problems with them I doubt they have problems with me. For the most part, everyone is a transplant from another part of the country and has stories about their hometown, which where I'm from, everyone has been there their entire life and that's that. The only folks that I've met that don't like it here are the ones that actually have lived here their entire life and are ready for something different, which is understandable.. that is actually why I moved in the first place.

Before I totally give up, I may try to find work and move north. Maybe it's just this city that's bad.

[Alex3000gt]

Damn dude u just toured that assembly line and your R&D facility a few weeks ago whole u was on that asme trip. 4000hp and 6 turbos is quite the sight

Haha, hell yeah. The generator engines are freaking awesome.

I work at the proving grounds testing and validating prototype and pilot (experimental) machines. Namely small wheel loaders (smaller than 938), skid steer loaders and back hoe loaders. AKA: Building Construction Products.





Example pictures incase you were wondering wtf a wheel loader was.

[akotten]

Yeah I was aware of their proving grounds, but we didn't have time to visit it.

[akotten]

So I just found out that ASU's Tempe campus is the ONLY campus of theirs that will not accept the WUE program. The Tempe campus is where my Mechanical Engineering program is at. So tuition goes from 12k to 21k per year. There's no way I can afford that WTF am I going to do

[mikeyVR4]

Wow I missed this thread.

Whoever says that Arizona is just filled with cacti is a moron.

I have been to a few states so I have seen many different environment. Arizona, around Tempe, Phoenix, and the whole "inner" circle is pretty dope. You would not have any troubles finding women and things to do. There is always something to do on the weekends. We have huge car meets, and I have a lot of friends going to ASU. There is always a party and we have great weather for night life. Although the summers can get pretty damn hot, right now we are chilling in 75 degree weather. Our 75 degrees is nice because we have dry temps.

Ask me any questions you may have. I am 25 and in the midst of things. I am usually at Mill Ave. (ASU college strip) and they have tons of bars and shit to do.

My fiancee just graduated from ASU

Oh I almost forgot, drive a hour and a half up north and you are in forest land where snow falls. We have awesome snowboarding areas, lakes, and all that stuff. About 4 hours north (from Phoenix) is Las Vegas!!! Great weekend run . Yes, I have made this run many times.

[mikeyVR4]

So I just found out that ASU's Tempe campus is the ONLY campus of theirs that will not accept the WUE program. The Tempe campus is where my Mechanical Engineering program is at. So tuition goes from 12k to 21k per year. There's no way I can afford that WTF am I going to do

Easy!!! Do what I did, get a job at the University you want to attend and they offer some GREAT tuition waivers/assistance/reimbursements.

[akotten]

Easy!!! Do what I did, get a job at the University you want to attend and they offer some GREAT tuition waivers/assistance/reimbursements.

What kind of job are you referring to?

[akotten]

Something like these? http://students.asu.edu/employment/search/results

[mikeyVR4]

Something like these? http://students.asu.edu/employment/search/results

That link sent me to a overview search.

Basically, try to get a job with the University. I am not 100% sure if you are required to be a full time employee or part time but you will receive a good tuition reimbursement. Just get your foot in the door and get that tuition assistance. If its a part time gig, you can get another job somewhere else. The whole point is for you to get the cheapest schooling possible so you can get your degree. After that, off to your new career.

Working at the University you are going to is a trade secret within our business. You get sometimes from 80% paid to 100% paid schooling. Oh and you get a check for working with them . Its a win-win.

[mikeyVR4]

From ASU website:

"The Employee-Reduced In-state Tuition program permits eligible employees to take advantage of educational opportunities at the University. Please review SPP 505, Employee-Reduced In-State Tuition, for additional information regarding eligibility and benefits.
Reduced in-state tuition is available to faculty and staff who are employed at least 50% within the State University system, their spouses and dependent children. You must be employed on the first day of the semester to be eligible for employee reduced in-state tuition. At ASU, the Employee Tuition Waiver form must be submitted and processed by the 35th day of the semester. Nonresident students are ineligible for employee-reduced tuition and should contact Residency Classification early since processing can be time consuming.

ASU employees must complete and submit the Tuition Waiver form each semester to receive the reduced in-state tuition benefit for classes taken at ASU."

http://students.asu.edu/employeewaivers