What It's Like Balancing College and Flight Training
AeroTalk13 Okt 2025

What It's Like Balancing College and Flight Training

Irene Jirasevijinda is a recent graduate and newly minted Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) at UND Aerospace. She recently sat down and shared her experience navigating college life, intense flight training, and competing as a Division I soccer player—all while being far from home in Thailand and starting with zero aviation background. In this episode, Irene shares:

✈️ How she managed her packed schedule

⚽ What it was like balancing D1 athletics with flight training

🌍 Being away from family

👩‍✈️ The challenges (and wins) of learning to fly

🎓 Her transition from student to CFI

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