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About how many Mids study abroad each year? Is it fairly common? I imagine it's awarded based on mid's grades. Is it generally for a semester? Do they attend other SA around the globe, or are civilian colleges offered?
 
SeePower said:
About how many Mids study abroad each year? Is it fairly common? I imagine it's awarded based on mid's grades. Is it generally for a semester? Do they attend other SA around the globe, or are civilian colleges offered?
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As always, start with a search of usna.edu:

www.usna.edu

Programs Available

Programs Available page for International Programs Office at USNA.edu. Updated Mon Jan 08 11:02:25 EST 2024.
www.usna.edu


Sometimes it is too difficult in certain majors, or might require taking summer school course so as not to fall behind in the major’s courses. Varsity athletes face different challenges.

Mids are vetted very carefully. Academics, of course, but definitely honor, conduct, etc. Sat all around and strongly recommended as outstanding representatives of USNA and the U.S.

We’ve had several in our mid sponsor family attend French Naval Academy, Spanish Naval Academy, LRECs, Chinese school, etc.
 
... so "a bridge to far" perhaps attending the French Naval Academy. I tell you what I'm ready... 30-day AIRBNB (and exploring culinary tastes) if DS gets it.
 
severn said:
... updates from USNA COMDTMIDNINST Regulation 5400.6X, 17Feb23:
* Operate a vehicle while in authorized leave status, but not drive on the yard, unless on leave and their family resides on the yard.
** Not maintain an automobile "near" USNA. The first cities where 3/C may store/use vehicles in a direction away from USNA are Pasadena, Millersville, Crofton, Davidsonville, and Stevensville. When in these cities or further and on liberty, 3/C Midshipmen may drive their cars. If a 3/C Midshipman's home of record is closer to USNA than this area, they may drive their vehicle only in directions away from USNA and then in accordance without this policy.
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...confuse? Welcome to admin legalese.
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* Fair enough. No Mid cars on the yard.
** Not maintain a car near USNA. No need to maintain a boat; just borrow a boat and drive it to the ocean. So if your home of record is just outside gate 1, then it makes sense to drive away from the yard. Why would any Midshipmen want to drive to the yard?
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There is a map with a radius that starts from the chapel dome. DC and Baltimore are within it. About 35 miles. Same fir all classes, not just Plebes.
 
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Since y’all are in the same boat as me where we plan years in advance. Elder kid picked a wedding date that could conflict with 2C parents weekend for 26. Is there an acceptable way to say “we love you and your bride, but c’mon man I gotta sit in some classes and see the room?”

(Totally kidding, Mid enjoy that crap flight.)
 
nmabq said:
Since y’all are in the same boat as me where we plan years in advance. Elder kid picked a wedding date that could conflict with 2C parents weekend for 26. Is there an acceptable way to say “we love you and your bride, but c’mon man I gotta sit in some classes and see the room?”

(Totally kidding, Mid enjoy that crap flight.)
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Maybe I mischaracterized. . .It is 4 weeks of study abroad during summer. She is a 3/C. Given the list of programs provided, it must be either a Language Immersion or Cultural Opportunity.
 
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