My name is Andrew Shiffer. I am a freshman from Irwin, Ohio. I am in the College of Engineering. I started out in the Mechanical and Aerospace Pre-Major, but I have been disappointed in much of the straight engineering design work, that came during my first semester. I do still enjoy the engineering mind-set and problem solving, so I am now exploring a major in aviation through the College of Engineering. I have been very interested in aviation, especially World War II aircraft, since I was little and got my private pilot certificate and instrument rating last year, which prompted me to explore the aviation industry as a career at Ohio State. I do not plan on pursuing a career as an airline pilot due to the schedule and lack of desire for the airline pilot lifestyle. I do not have one specific aviation career in mind, but I love to fly. I can see myself doing many different kinds of flying, including instructing, corporate flying, and flight testing just to mention a few. I just know I would love to fly lots of different airplanes in lots of different jobs/situations.
My current idea is to major in aviation through the College of Engineering. I would also like to add a minor, in order to diversify my knowledge and add another tool to my toolbox, as aviation can be somewhat unpredictable. I have not decided what I would want a minor in yet, but I am currently looking at my options.