Sep 24
Join the military or go to college?
Posted on Thursday, September 24, 2009 in Military
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
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
Sep 29
Join the military or go to college?
Posted on Monday, September 29, 2008 in Financial Aid
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?
Kelly
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?
Kelly