a_conflicted_human
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Hello, as my username suggests a new member on this forum, and I am " a conflicted human," I am graduating high-school in 1 week, and I'm at a conflicting point in time, where I have intentions of commissioning into the US Navy, and unfortunately I was denied to USNA this year.
I am conflicted now, because I was recently accepted to attend Norwich University, and previously I planned on attending, nonetheless I would graduate with around 30k in loans after 4 years.
I am also considering enlistment into the Navy, as a Rate of something related to Intelligence.
Essentially, my desire to enlist comes from what I think will make me a better officer when I desire to commission as an officer. I've attempted to compare the differences between just doing NROTC and college, versus coming from the bottom and working my way to the top. I feel that if I enlist, it will make me a better officer in the future, as I will be able to lead, and relate to the enlisted sailors more. It's just hard to think of myself attending college right now, and commissioning in 4-years, I don't necessarily feel that this NROTC route will allow me to reach my furthest potential, compared to going the prior-enlisted route then working up to officer.
So, I know no one can help me make the decision, but I would definitely appreciate some advice.
I am conflicted now, because I was recently accepted to attend Norwich University, and previously I planned on attending, nonetheless I would graduate with around 30k in loans after 4 years.
I am also considering enlistment into the Navy, as a Rate of something related to Intelligence.
Essentially, my desire to enlist comes from what I think will make me a better officer when I desire to commission as an officer. I've attempted to compare the differences between just doing NROTC and college, versus coming from the bottom and working my way to the top. I feel that if I enlist, it will make me a better officer in the future, as I will be able to lead, and relate to the enlisted sailors more. It's just hard to think of myself attending college right now, and commissioning in 4-years, I don't necessarily feel that this NROTC route will allow me to reach my furthest potential, compared to going the prior-enlisted route then working up to officer.
So, I know no one can help me make the decision, but I would definitely appreciate some advice.