Recent content by SouthPaw

I'm doing great! No regrets and moving forward. Since leaving I have had a couple of well-paying jobs (for a young adult) and currently in my 2nd to last semester for my Associate degree. Few obstacles came in the way, but otherwise I'm doing my best and being rewarded by it.

Thank you. So, when you say "a day or two", do you mean that I will be off campus and on my way home in a day or two?

Hello, I am asking if anyone knows the process for disenrollment from USMMA. I would appreciate any response, good/bad, as long as it contains information about this. Such as: -How long does it take, from start to finish/I leave the place for good? -Who do I speak to exactly...

Okay, I understand that. But what if my grades aren't good grades whatsoever? I mean I tried to understand the subjects, but the teachers were of no help, they just sucked. The tutoring, peer study groups, and ridding extra activities for school has allowed me to pull up my grades a bit, but no...

should I leave now, even though my parents and I thought about me staying for another 2 weeks, because I don't see the point of it if I won't change my mind.

Thank you. I appreciate the help. And to anyone on this thread who have left their academy, can you tell me what you did exactly when you were preparing to leave? -What did you do around campus throughout the process? -How did people such as your company mates/ classmates/ friends react...

Also, should I break this to my company-mates & classmates? I mean, I don't want to stress them out, but I feel like they should know. The last thing I want to do is be remembered as a jerk without at least explaining myself. What's your suggestion, to anyone who wants to answer this? tell...

Well, actually extra college credits was probably one of the reasons I even got accepted. When applying here, I had 30+ college credits from a community college, while attending high school. So I have something to fall on when I return home. Plus, when I get home, I'm moving out as soon as...

You see, I didn't really want to be a Merchant Mariner. I didn't want to attend a service academy, having my mind set on a traditional, but prestigious 4-yr university in my state. I had other plans for my life and was ready to work hard towards them. However, one of my neighbors told my parents...

Wow, thank you for the encouraging words and actual point-of-views from experience. :smile: Can any of you can tell me what you/your colleagues/your classmates did after they left their respective academies? I'm just curious about it

Sorry, I just wanted some advice for my situation.

Okay, I see what you are saying. Just leave clean and professionally, smooth and without a problem. My only problem is some of the people I'll be leaving. There are few of the people here that I made friends with. Some of the upperclassmen too. I guess I was a bit worried about their opinions.

Your reply was really helpful. I feel better now about leaving: I have my goals set up for a new career, my parents are still supportive (I love 'em for their love), and I'm about to start the disenrollment process. Thank you for your help - There needs to be more people like you, who are...

I want some advice as of how you did when you left the academy.

Dear LongAgoPlebe, I read your post about how you left USNA and still had a successful life, and want to tell you that it was very inspiring for me. I am currently a plebe at the Merchant Marine Academy, and I plan to leave soon. I have a plan for when I come back home, and my parents support...