Am I allowed to bring my guitar to the Citadel?

as a knob - no

at last not initially - once you've been in your company for a while maybe

as an upper classman I think yes - I can check with a classmate who is a TAC for a definitive answer
 
Jcoleman1232 said:
Asking out of curiosity.
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Jcoleman1232, here is the link to the packing list: http://www.citadel.edu/root/images/admissions/pdf/success-packet-2018.pdf, and here is the link to the matriculation page: http://www.citadel.edu/root/matriculationhq#commandant. Generally the rule is to bring what you are told, nothing more, nothing less. Cadets rooms are an affair of order in that everything has a place and size. A guitar is not one of those things (however an M14 is). I had classmates who played the guitar - but I don't recall where they kept them (as upperclassmen, maybe in their cars - I don't recall freshman having them - or the time to play).

If this is important to you I would call the Commandant's office and ask, (843) 953-3020. Good luck.
 
CitadelN88 said:
ZaneParrish said:
CitadelN88 said:
as a knob - no
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I want to know more about the Citadel is there some insider advice I can get?
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what would you like to know - ask here or pm
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Well im trying to find more about the city. I am a country kid that has lived in a city for a short period of time and I would rather be in the country. I like VMI but for some reason I am drawn to the Citadel. If i receive my rotc scholarship I will put it into the Citadel.
 
ZaneParrish said:
CitadelN88 said:
ZaneParrish said:
CitadelN88 said:
as a knob - no
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I want to know more about the Citadel is there some insider advice I can get?
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what would you like to know - ask here or pm
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Well im trying to find more about the city. I am a country kid that has lived in a city for a short period of time and I would rather be in the country. I like VMI but for some reason I am drawn to the Citadel. If i receive my rotc scholarship I will put it into the Citadel.
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Charleston is an amazing city, not that you'll see a whole lot of it as a knob.

VMI is also an amazing school - life there seems very spartan but there is something to be said for that. Norwich (VT) seems rather rural though I have never been there.

There is a LOT more to do in Charleston - uber with your classmates down to the battery or king street and just gawk.
 
ZaneParrish said:
CitadelN88 said:
ZaneParrish said:
CitadelN88 said:
as a knob - no
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I want to know more about the Citadel is there some insider advice I can get?
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what would you like to know - ask here or pm
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I also want to know more about clubs for the army rotc kids. If I exceed will I be allowed to go get my airborne and ranger tab before actually commissioning. What are my chances of getting my chosen MOS Infantry.
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There is the Cordel Ranger unit / club - it's not uncommon for guys to go to airborn, air assault school. Back in the day a few guys went to ranger school as well. I assume that's still possible but that's an ROTC thing not a Citadel one. The ROTC doesn't have a whole lot to do with the SCCC.

I'm not sure about branch assignments but I'd assume Infantry one of if not the most prestigious branches so of course only the top performers go there.

A little about Cordell Rangers

Cordell Airborne Ranger Club

The Cordell Airborne Ranger Club is a voluntary club sponsored by cadre in the Palmetto Battalion. The club is named after Captain Terry Cordell-- a graduate of The Citadel and one of the first Special Forces Officers in the US Army--who was killed in action in Vietnam. The purpose of the club is to train cadets on modern infantry tactics. This training not only helps develop leadership skills, it also better prepares cadets for Cadet Initial Entry Training and Cadet Leadership Course. The training is very realistic, teaching the latest infantry tactics, techniques and procedures. The Club conducts very rigorous training on campus and is meant to challenge participants. The club is open to all students and is an excellent opportunity to learn a more about the Army, build camaraderie, and have fun. The club also acts as a military networking tool for members, giving them the opportunity to stay in touch with their military roots as they progress in their careers.

Participating Cadets have the opportunity to compete for the coveted Cordell Airborne Ranger Scroll; which is authorized to wear on The Citadel Cadet Field Jacket. Contracted Army ROTC Cadets have the opportunity to be awarded additional order of merit points as a part of their accessions process for Cadets who have earned the Cordell Airborne Ranger Scroll.

All interested Cadets should contact any Army ROTC Military Science Instructor upon arrival to The Citadel.

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That club is definitely something I will be interested in and I will work really hard to become Infantry. It is kinda a family tradition to be Infantry and I hope to be the very first officer in the family. Do you know when cadets are allowed to try out for ranger challenge?
 
Parent of a Knob here who was just in Charleston for Parent's Weekend 2 weeks ago.

Charleston is a very nice, beautiful coastal city!!! And King Street is a favorite spot for Knobs on leave. Easy to get to by Uber. Lots of restaurants. Lots of people watching opportunities. My Knob told me a pregnant woman asked to take a picture with his group of Knobs when they were walking around! She said "You all must get this all the time!" Uh, no. It was a first for them! LOL!

As a Knob, leave is only on weekends, and not even every weekend, so its not like you'll be exposed to 'city life' every day. You'll be so immersed in the Citadel, my guess is you'll want to get into the city just to get away!

Also important to note, The Citadel is a tourist attraction in and of itself. A tour of Charleston by bus can include a stop at El Cid. Busses are allowed on campus daily unless there is a special event (for example, they were not allowed on campus during Parent's Weekend). The campus is also open to the public and people (local parents of cadets and I guess just plain ol' Citadel enthusiasts:)) are allowed to come on campus and take pictures of the cadets as they go about their day as long as they don't talk to them/get in their way. My Knob has likened it to being 'an animal in the zoo' :biglaugh:.

A tour bus pulled up beside my son as he was walking to class. He turned around and saw that every one on that side of the bus had their cameras out and were taking pics of him. Nothing he could do but keep walking. With a school like VMI being in a rural area, this may not occur. So that's something to consider.

It'd be interesting to know what city you lived in to be able to give you an informed opinion of how you may or may not like it. According to the Charleston Regional Development Alliance, the Charleston region has a population of ~775K. So less than 1 million people. However, my Knob, who is from one of the largest cities in the US (population over 5 million), loves it. My point is, if you, being from a rural area, lived in a city like, say, San Francisco for a while, that might have been a bit of a culture shock and perhaps too big of a leap for you. However, a city the size of Charleston may not be as daunting. Likewise, if you're from a rural town in the northeastern US, a southern city may also be a bit of a culture shock as well.

I love Charleston. And even though it's only been 10 1/2 weeks, I'm loving the Citadel experience. It's a great school in a really great and unique place.
 
tlatrice said:
Parent of a Knob here who was just in Charleston for Parent's Weekend 2 weeks ago.

Charleston is a very nice, beautiful coastal city!!! And King Street is a favorite spot for Knobs on leave. Easy to get to by Uber. Lots of restaurants. Lots of people watching opportunities. My Knob told me a pregnant woman asked to take a picture with his group of Knobs when they were walking around! She said "You all must get this all the time!" Uh, no. It was a first for them! LOL!

As a Knob, leave is only on weekends, and not even every weekend, so its not like you'll be exposed to 'city life' every day. You'll be so immersed in the Citadel, my guess is you'll want to get into the city just to get away!

Also important to note, The Citadel is a tourist attraction in and of itself. A tour of Charleston by bus can include a stop at El Cid. Busses are allowed on campus daily unless there is a special event (for example, they were not allowed on campus during Parent's Weekend). The campus is also open to the public and people (local parents of cadets and I guess just plain ol' Citadel enthusiasts:)) are allowed to come on campus and take pictures of the cadets as they go about their day as long as they don't talk to them/get in their way. My Knob has likened it to being 'an animal in the zoo' :biglaugh:.

A tour bus pulled up beside my son as he was walking to class. He turned around and saw that every one on that side of the bus had their cameras out and were taking pics of him. Nothing he could do but keep walking. With a school like VMI being in a rural area, this may not occur. So that's something to consider.

It'd be interesting to know what city you lived in to be able to give you an informed opinion of how you may or may not like it. According to the Charleston Regional Development Alliance, the Charleston region has a population of ~775K. So less than 1 million people. However, my Knob, who is from one of the largest cities in the US (population over 5 million), loves it. My point is, if you, being from a rural area, lived in a city like, say, San Francisco for a while, that might have been a bit of a culture shock and perhaps too big of a leap for you. However, a city the size of Charleston may not be as daunting. Likewise, if you're from a rural town in the northeastern US, a southern city may also be a bit of a culture shock as well.

I love Charleston. And even though it's only been 10 1/2 weeks, I'm loving the Citadel experience. It's a great school in a really great and unique place.
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It is really cool to hear from you, i'm southern from Louisiana but have lived in most southern states. I have lived in Seoul, South Korea so I have lived in a huge city before. If I become a knob next year I might meet your child. Thanks for the insight on your experience.
 
ZaneParrish said:
That club is definitely something I will be interested in and I will work really hard to become Infantry. It is kinda a family tradition to be Infantry and I hope to be the very first officer in the family. Do you know when cadets are allowed to try out for ranger challenge?
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It seems the Citadel competes in the Ranger Challenge in the Military College division - so Citadel, VMI , A&M ... they start training in September and the competition is at Ft Knox in November

Sounds like upper classmen can try out - unlikely you'd have the time or physical conditional or skills as a knob
 
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ZaneParrish said:
It is really cool to hear from you, i'm southern from Louisiana but have lived in most southern states. I have lived in Seoul, South Korea so I have lived in a huge city before. If I become a knob next year I might meet your child. Thanks for the insight on your experience.
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ZaneParrish said:
It is really cool to hear from you, i'm southern from Louisiana but have lived in most southern states. I have lived in Seoul, South Korea so I have lived in a huge city before. If I become a knob next year I might meet your child. Thanks for the insight on your experience.
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Oh wow! A huge FOREIGN city. I imagine that WAS a doozy! As of 2017, Seoul had 9.8 million people - 1.2 MILLION MORE people than New York City!

And, major Asian cities are [notoriously] densely populated because they tend to cover relatively small areas. So I imagine it felt that much more crowded. Add to that the cultural differences (language barrier, different views on personal space, food, smells...) and, it can all be a bit much. LOL! Especially for someone who is used to 'moseying along' through wide open spaces in the south...

A city like Charleston will be a very different experience. Charleston DOES have a French Quarter (very pretty and great food, BTW), but I'd think it's not as busy as New Orleans' French Quarter. You'll be a bit more at home being in the south. The drawl may be a little different, but by and large, you'll know what people mean! :biglaugh: And I'm willing to bet the pace will be much different than Seoul.

Also, Charleston is a bit of a military town. There's a joint naval/air force base in the city and several military monuments & forts.

If at all possible, I strongly suggest doing a Pre-Knob visit. It's what sealed the deal for my Knob.
 
Norwich is rural, in a small river town. The nearest large city (and only large city) is Burlington about an hour away. Even the state capital is rural.

Rooks are allowed musical instruments they just have to be left in a music room in chapel. Rooks are also allowed to go in and play music as relaxation and stress reduction, and sleep in the chapel. The reverend is awesome.

Norwich owns it's own mountain and over 500 acres of wilderness. They have a mountain cold weather and rescue team that works to earn certification and helps with rescue operation in the state for real world experience. There's the artillery battery, drill team, Comoros guard, band, ranger company. There's an outdoor center on campus with fat tire mountain bikes, cross country skis, snow shoes, ocean climbing gear, camping gear, etc. It's pretty amazing.

I encourage a visit. Norwich is the birthplace of ROTC AMD has some pretty incredible history that you hear when you visit.


ZaneParrish said:
CitadelN88 said:
ZaneParrish said:
CitadelN88 said:
as a knob - no
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I want to know more about the Citadel is there some insider advice I can get?
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what would you like to know - ask here or pm
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Well im trying to find more about the city. I am a country kid that has lived in a city for a short period of time and I would rather be in the country. I like VMI but for some reason I am drawn to the Citadel. If i receive my rotc scholarship I will put it into the Citadel.
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