molly asked:


My mom is pushing me to join the Navy but my other family is pushing for college (Univ of South Carolina). I will not have any financial support from my family. I have given serious thought towards joining, and I wouldn’t mind it, but I can’t help but feel like I should be going to college. Yes I can use the GI bill but realistically, I would get my degree faster going full time and I’ve always wanted to be an officer. I’m academically competitive but scholarships are so hard to get and I really don’t want to take out outrageous loans. What is the smartest thing to do that will put me in a better position in the long term?
I have spoken with a recruiter. I am aware of NROTC and I will apply once I hear if I am accepted or not. I went to MEPS to be processed recently but I was 3 pounds overweight and the rate I wanted was over manned anyway so I basically took it as a sign to re-evaluate and see what I can do. I will either attend USC or join the Navy.

Veronica