Hi, I have a very strong interest in a career in the US Navy (most likely SWO). In truth, nothing besides the navy really interests me. My first choice is, understandably, that little canoeing school in Annapolis. I attended NASS, and I was sure that the USNA was the only place I could be 100% happy. But I realize that dreams don't always come true (and to be honest, the Academy was always secondary to the Navy in my mind). So KP, with its maritime focus, seemed like a logical "back up" school.
After reading up on KP... I've come to the conclusion that it isn't a back up school. It's job is to train Merchant Marine officers, not to catch all the unfortunate souls who didn't make it into Navy. I'm not applying to west point, I'm not applying to USAFA. I have been called to the sea, and they don't train people for that. As I'm writing this, I feel silly for wanting to apply to a program that doesn't offer what I want, what I need. I have been called to serve in the United States Navy, and I believe that my choice of college should reflect that. It has to be a place where I can get a lot of exposure to the Navy. As far as I know, that's either the Academy or nrotc. If there are any opportunities at KP, please let me know... otherwise, I think I'm going to take it off my list permanently.
///I'm sorry, this started out like a question but then I started rambling... I think I've already made my decision. If you have any advice on the subject, I would very much appreciate it. If you don't really understand my rambling... well I don't blame you, lol.\\\
After reading up on KP... I've come to the conclusion that it isn't a back up school. It's job is to train Merchant Marine officers, not to catch all the unfortunate souls who didn't make it into Navy. I'm not applying to west point, I'm not applying to USAFA. I have been called to the sea, and they don't train people for that. As I'm writing this, I feel silly for wanting to apply to a program that doesn't offer what I want, what I need. I have been called to serve in the United States Navy, and I believe that my choice of college should reflect that. It has to be a place where I can get a lot of exposure to the Navy. As far as I know, that's either the Academy or nrotc. If there are any opportunities at KP, please let me know... otherwise, I think I'm going to take it off my list permanently.
///I'm sorry, this started out like a question but then I started rambling... I think I've already made my decision. If you have any advice on the subject, I would very much appreciate it. If you don't really understand my rambling... well I don't blame you, lol.\\\