Recent content by pixiestudent

This is an interesting thread lol. One of the reasons I stopped lurking as a guest and made an account was actually because of how constructive a community this forum came off as. Personally, I really like reading the posts from parents - even if they don't apply to me at the moment they may in...

Still here! Just busy with some projects for school so I haven't been able to reply much. Thank you everyone for your really valuable feedback! No worries about being a Debbie Downer, Pima, your post was really helpful.

USAFA10s, I'd love to hear more about your experience in physics while attending and after graduating the academy. What were some of your favorite aspects of the physics program while attending? Also - what is it like working in the field? (Do you think you'll stay with the AF for a long time?)

Do you believe introverts would be less likely to succeed at USAFA? In my case, I'm not exceedingly shy, I just enjoy having a lot of alone time. I'm also not very outwardly emotive, so I'm often perceived as being angry. Being an introvert definitely gives me a different style of leadership...

I plan to go through the process of applying to the Academy and know it's something I want very badly and am willing to work for, but consistently feel the need to double guess myself and whether or not I'll make it through. Although I don't plan on pursuing any activities for the sole purpose...