A New Journey Begins: Starting School at U of A

In summary, the speakers wish the person luck as they start school at the University of Arizona, either majoring in Astronomy or possibly changing to Optical Engineering. They mention the great programs at UA and encourage the person to keep an eye out for opportunities.
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Drakkith
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Well, looks like I'll be starting school in about 3 weeks at the University of Arizona here in Tucson. As long as all my financial aid stuff gets approved by the VA in time at least. I'll be majoring in Astronomy unless I decide to change over to Optical Engineering in the future.

Wish me luck!
 
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Good luck! I think you will do great! I had a friend who went to UA and he loved it there.
 
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Have fun man! Stick to astronomy though it's too awesome to leave behind :D
 
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Good luck and clear skies.
 
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Good luck, Drakkith. I'm sure you'll do well.
 
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UA has a great optical engineering program...possibly the best in the country.
 
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They make mirrors there for prominent observatories and orbiting observatories. If you acquit yourself well, you may get into some interesting programs as an undergrad - great experience. Best of luck - you'll do fine, but keep your eyes peeled for opportunities, too. I hope you have fun.
 
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Keep us posted, and congrats!
 

1. What are the requirements for starting school at the University of Arizona?

The requirements for starting school at the University of Arizona include submitting an application, providing official transcripts, paying an application fee, and meeting minimum GPA and test score requirements. Additionally, each department may have specific requirements for their programs.

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