eagleman
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First off, Full Metal Bulldog what company are you in?
DISCLAIMER: Anything posted hereafter is not intended to be rude or disrespectful towards the OP. However, it is intended to make the OP think and consider his point of view.
Jct95, first thing is first, we need to address your reason for wanting to attend El Cid. If it is simply so you can get a commission, then you may need to reconsider The Citadel as it is only one of many schools in which you can accomplish the goal.
If your reason for attending is to undertake a unique physical and mental challenge while creating a strong sense of unity with your classmates then your good to go.
You see, if your only looking at what the The Citadel can do for you from a career perspective, once you get here you will be in for a rude awakening. The early mornings, swore muscles, sleep deprivation and constant harassment will not be worth it when you would be able to achieve the same goal at another school. Does that make sense? It is okay to have goals like getting a commission or receiving a tough engineering degree or getting into a good masters program and using The Citadel as a means to do so. I mean, I did that and now I'm contracted with the Air Force. But if your taking The Citadel route just to achieve that specific goal, then in the end you could have spent your time and money and saved your mental stability at a different college.
Secondly, I don't believe Full Metal Bulldog has addressed this at all so I will. Regarding the academies, yes, some do transfer to them however, not many. From my perspective, using El Cid as a stepping stone in order to get to an academy is not a good idea. First, like Full metal Bulldog said, it isn't worth it to go through knob year and then having to do another four years at the academy. Secondly, your purely using The Citadel as a vehicle to get to somewhere else. Thus, your not really investing yourself into the school and in a way stabbing it in the back. In my opinion, if the academy is your goal, then attend a normal school, and take classes that will transfer easily. This way you save yourself from the turmoil of knob year and you get to experience real college for a little bit. Then, apply for the academy. The academies are great and probably have better facilities than El Cid, but IMO there is nothing more physically, mental and emotionally challenging your knob year
Now, regarding The Citadel degree. Here is where I somewhat disagree with Full Metal Bulldog. A Citadel agree looks good from a civilian experience, especially in S.C. However, from a military perspective it really doesn't matter. It matters how much you bust your butt, whether or not you care for your men and how fast you get up once your knocked down. Your character is more important than the college you attended.
Let me know if you have more questions and good luck in whatever you choose.
Kewebbjr, congrats on your decision. You're in for a ride of your life. Start getting in shape now.
DISCLAIMER: Anything posted hereafter is not intended to be rude or disrespectful towards the OP. However, it is intended to make the OP think and consider his point of view.
Jct95, first thing is first, we need to address your reason for wanting to attend El Cid. If it is simply so you can get a commission, then you may need to reconsider The Citadel as it is only one of many schools in which you can accomplish the goal.
If your reason for attending is to undertake a unique physical and mental challenge while creating a strong sense of unity with your classmates then your good to go.
You see, if your only looking at what the The Citadel can do for you from a career perspective, once you get here you will be in for a rude awakening. The early mornings, swore muscles, sleep deprivation and constant harassment will not be worth it when you would be able to achieve the same goal at another school. Does that make sense? It is okay to have goals like getting a commission or receiving a tough engineering degree or getting into a good masters program and using The Citadel as a means to do so. I mean, I did that and now I'm contracted with the Air Force. But if your taking The Citadel route just to achieve that specific goal, then in the end you could have spent your time and money and saved your mental stability at a different college.
Secondly, I don't believe Full Metal Bulldog has addressed this at all so I will. Regarding the academies, yes, some do transfer to them however, not many. From my perspective, using El Cid as a stepping stone in order to get to an academy is not a good idea. First, like Full metal Bulldog said, it isn't worth it to go through knob year and then having to do another four years at the academy. Secondly, your purely using The Citadel as a vehicle to get to somewhere else. Thus, your not really investing yourself into the school and in a way stabbing it in the back. In my opinion, if the academy is your goal, then attend a normal school, and take classes that will transfer easily. This way you save yourself from the turmoil of knob year and you get to experience real college for a little bit. Then, apply for the academy. The academies are great and probably have better facilities than El Cid, but IMO there is nothing more physically, mental and emotionally challenging your knob year
Now, regarding The Citadel degree. Here is where I somewhat disagree with Full Metal Bulldog. A Citadel agree looks good from a civilian experience, especially in S.C. However, from a military perspective it really doesn't matter. It matters how much you bust your butt, whether or not you care for your men and how fast you get up once your knocked down. Your character is more important than the college you attended.
Let me know if you have more questions and good luck in whatever you choose.
Kewebbjr, congrats on your decision. You're in for a ride of your life. Start getting in shape now.