Recent content by Milarmymarinelady

I’ll try to answer your questions, but hope others will chime in too! Last year my son got his iPad (Norwich provided it and it was preloaded with the apps) on Rook Arrival day when he picked up his other general issue gear. We bought him a keyboard and protective case to go with it. Someone in...

Norwich will guide you on SMP options, minuteman etc within the first few months of rookdom. My son has friends that are now in those programs and others competing for campus based scholarships as freshmen. He’s also in the honors program if you have any questions about it. Norwich told my son...

Norwich being in Vermont is special. It’s a beautiful campus in a state like no other. The history of the place is amazing. Go visit and see what it’s all about.

Laundry in the barracks has been great. During rookdom they helped each other out and brought finished loads up to each other etc…

Norwich covered all of my kid’s first year with his 3year AROTC scholarship. They’re known for giving a lot of aid. Rolling admissions too. All we paid for was uniforms and books. Books are now included in tuition so that went to zero second semester. It’s been a great deal for us and a great...

Just here to say good luck to all of you/your kids on this last board!! My DS received his last year on the 3rd board so we know the feeling… Stay positive and definitely plan to join as a programmer if it doesn’t come now. Hard work will be rewarded!!

Just circling back after talking to DS, he seconds everything said by Wildflower222! No hazing, cadre care a ton about each one of them and although rookdom was tough at times they have had a ton of fun. He said PT was tough at the start for him but he improved quickly with lots of reps. I...

My kid is going to be home for spring break so I can get him to answer your question. He was a rook this year so it’s all fresh in his mind :) I know from his phone calls there was running… he ran a fair amount leading up to rook arrival and did tons of push ups/sit ups. I do know they now do...

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My son was a rook this year and was home for a week for Thanksgiving. Break was 11/18-11/25. I would definitely plan on getting him home for it. That week will be a great chance for him to get away and reset. If you need any advice on travel let me know. We also have some Facebook groups that...

To confirm what you said, Norwich covered my son’s first year since he was awarded a 3 year AROTC national scholarship. His entire first year to include room and board has been covered by scholarships/grants. We’ve paid for uniforms only. I encourage OP and any others that have an interest in an...

Also, although they are in ROTC crap can happen and it might not end up with them going into the military. Have a back up plan just in case… if the honors program will help I think it’s worth a try.

My DS is in both (AROTC) and enjoying them. Achieving academically is important in ROTC and it does have benefits at his school. He registers for classes first I know that. You can always drop it if it doesn’t seem worthwhile. That was his thinking.

Sad news and nervous to hear what happened if it ever comes out. I hope they’re able to find someone great to replace him. The kids deserve it. Great school, hoping it stays that way with the next president.

Thank you! So far he is loving it!! I don’t want to jinx it but it’s a great fit for him. The people make the place for sure!