What is Life as a cadet like?

[Sledge]

OP, how did you come to be interested in West Point?

 

[tug_boat]

Here is a little bit better understanding about the happenings at WP
The Bellas at West Point

Probably the best view those guys had in awhile

Push Hard, Press Forward

 

[littlepatriot]

Wow. Little Patriot. Why are you abusing me?

Never once did I abuse you. If that's the impression you got, then I apologize. That was never my intention. It's none of my business why you want to attend USMA. That's a personal decision that has no impact on my life whatsoever. However, fact is you didn't mention wanting to serve your country and being an officer until your third post. No one belittled you for asking questions either. You asked questions, you received answers, some of which you didn't like and lashed out about.

At the end of the day, it's your decision. You're the only person who knows what's important to you. Good luck in whatever you decide.

 

[susanshannon99]

look, I don't feel like I have to justify my reasons for applying to West Point. The people here are defensive, judgmental and uptight. I'm irritated that I even let people bait me into stating my patriotism.

Navyhoops, I know about the reality of breaking up even in normal colleges- we would have to go to the same one to have any chance. But I really want to go to West Point. My reasons are my own. I appreciate your candor about life as a female officer.

Navyhoops, you, Luckydog, Stealth and Nikkip are the only ones with class here. If they represent either prospective or current officers in our Armed forces, then that makes me very afraid. What a turn off. Frankly, I see their attitude as anti female- just because a female may also be making the remarks doesn't mean anything. Women hate women all the time.

I have no further questions.

 

[susanshannon99]

Wow. Little Patriot. Why are you abusing me?

Thick skin is an invaluable trait in life. Littlepatriot did not say anything abusive, she gave you her opinion, and I personally agree with her to a certain degree. The fact that you are even considering not going to USMA because it might interfere with a high school relationship shows that you don't want to go to USMA that badly.

Further, the heavy implication that I am a weakling, only want to take a free hand out from the government via a free education, and am an unworthy candidate all around seem to be showering down upon my head by merely asking questions!

When you say " I want the education, but it seems like I would have to basically give up my boyfriend to go there" it makes it seem like you only have an interest in the free education and no interest in becoming an officer in the Army.

Frenzy, a word of advice: don't go to law school.

 

[susanshannon99]

Wow. Little Patriot. Why are you abusing me?

Never once did I abuse you. If that's the impression you got, then I apologize. That was never my intention. It's none of my business why you want to attend USMA. That's a personal decision that has no impact on my life whatsoever. However, fact is you didn't mention wanting to serve your country and being an officer until your third post. No one belittled you for asking questions either. You asked questions, you received answers, some of which you didn't like and lashed out about.

At the end of the day, it's your decision. You're the only person who knows what's important to you. Good luck in whatever you decide.

Little Patriot, first, you quoted me. that's generally considered aggressive in forums. the two times you spoke to me, you told me not to apply. Your tone in both messages was scorn. Clearly, the notion of loving a man enough not to want to lose him simply to serve as an officer is just laughable in your opinion and instantly disqualifies me as a candidate! How ridiculous are you? If you are a woman, I wouldn't want you as a wife! Being an officer is important, but I don't know any male officer who would blithely give up his wife and family simply to be an officer. I grew up in a lifelong military household. My father is career Army. I have lived all over the world as an Army brat. I can tell you that my father would never choose the Army over his wife and family. So, either you are a bitter, unmarried woman or you have never been in love. But the very thing you should not go around doing is telling a woman that loving a man is automatic disqualification for being an officer in the United States Army! In fact, I think being a decent and loyal family man and woman is critical to the health of a strong military. So stick that in your pipe and smoke it.

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