Yeah I would hand water yourself . U just never know when a leak may occur and water and electricity,well, they don't mix. As far as a mister, that would be fine as long as u know that the temp. is under like 83 degrees. Other wise the plant wont uptake any water or nutrients. I forget what there called but on the underside of the leaves is were they drink. And they stay closed at temps. above say 83 degrees. Collage per say, no. Trade School yes. With year after year of keeping up w/technology/the trade.