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I started my engineering career at UofL's Speed School prior to transferring to UK to complete my degree. Not sure if they got their ABET accreditation at the Bachelor's level, but no other school in the state can provide an aspiring student with a complete year of work experience, with pay, and an accredited Master's degree in 5 years. This program is very demanding and also offers a wide variety of disciplines for one to choose from. There are also numerous resources at their finger tips to assure everyone who applies themselves has the opportunity to succeed. I spent countless hours in the math lab to learn Calculus and very few students that enter this program play sanctioned athletics. One student that I aided in my time down there is current Baltimore Raven's running back Anthony Allen prior to him transferring to Ga Tech. Kinda nice looking back on it to know that I helped a Super Bowl Champion. Once anyone passes their Gen Eds and four Calc courses, it is smooth sailing because the class sizes shrink drastically and all your focus turns towards your major. If I can give him two pieces of advice they would be to make friends as soon you step on campus to ease the transition and have study groups to help you grasp the material quicker. The other would be to take a class in Greek Mythology as it allows you to become a more critical thinker and that will carry over in all your other classes. Best of luck to this young man as he directs his attention towards his academic future.