I want to be an astronaut

KRabble88
Wed, 03 Aug 2005 17:29:30 +0000

Wow, thanks everyone for your help. This information is certainly invaluable, and my perception of becoming an astronaut has changed significantly- and I am feeling more confident. I can’t say that I want to be an astronaut for sure because things change, but as I learn more about the career, it seems like something that I could really appreciate. I did not know there were so many ties between universities and NASA space centers, and I was initially under the impression that only the top Ivy Leagues and tech schools had that type of connection. But of course, the colleges that collegehelp mentions are still very prestigious, and I am worried that if I don’t get into those schools, my chances will significantly decrease. On the other hand, I’m sure there are other universities that I am able to get into and still succeed. I will check with some of these schools to see what they can provide for aspiring astronauts and how their connection works for me. Again, thank you for the information and I feel much more confident now that I have learned of the flexibility of this career.