Recent content by thederek

THIS is right on the money...I feel like I don't take anything for granted anymore "sir" and "ma'am" are now a part of my vocabulary, before they were not. However that doesn't mean we're bludgeoned over the head with it, it's a sign of respect. Also, personally if someone houses me and...

Hey 2015, A few words of wisdom(?) from a guy who had a hell of a time in basic last year transitioning away from home: First of all, the line "once the academic year hits, there will be 3 times us all giving you a hard time" is 99% false. The sophomores last year in my squad were so...

not exactly sure how it works but my roommate just got a huge tax return. if you go to the hanging garment warehouse and ask for a transcript of all your issued uniforms you can put that on your return somewhere. I guess Obama has a program where you can get $1000 back for educational expenses...

hey shoot me an email if you need help, Brian i'd love to

looks solid, my ACT killed my SAT score, so it all depends...just keep working hard, cuz you sure as hell have to once you get here :] ...and make sure this is what you REALLY want before you come here, because it's an insane lifestyle change/commitment

THANK YOU! i don't mean to be disrespectful to any members of this forum, but non-answers are not helpful. also, as a 4-dig it's preferable to stay in the safety of the internet rather than to venture out in the hall

thank you very much for that info, i realize that my upperclassmen/chain of command probably have the answers to this question too, but i like receiving actual details of what has happened in the past rather than other unsure or "you'll find out later/when you need to know" answers

did these take place on Thursday or Friday? because on Friday, I'm planning to have them come to classes with me.

Thank you, I have been asking upperclassmen, and have not received a clear answer. I realize we'll have time Friday, but it would be nice to see them for some extra time Thursday.

Are visitors allowed to come visit and have me give them a tour, like normal? Or does the academy restrict that the day before parents' weekend begins? Thanks!

Thanks for all the info, guys. As for the guitar: my roommates gonna have one because he's in choir...but I'm not sure if EVERY 4dig is allowed one after parents' weekend

Hi Everyone, It's been a while...can't believe we made it through basic. I had a question regarding webcams and skype: are they allowed & do they work? I'd like to buy one on doolie day out tomorrow, but want to know if it will be worth the expense. Thank you!

hey folks, i'd like to have my iPod for the flight out, but would that be a total waste? i realize that i would not get it back until recognition, but did any of you bring it and have the Bed & Breakfast family mail it back home? thanks!

yeah for the CFA the only event i truly maxed was the mile...if you can get good at a few, they'll make up for it. my basketball throw on the actual test was worse than my practice throws, dont worry as far as changes go, my ALO told me this year that the standards are getting higher as more...

looks pretty good, just dont slack in your APs this year and try to bump those test scores up a bit as well. the ACT is very do-able if you try it again good luck!