Hey all. I wanted to get some insight on the options that my brother has. Any thoughts would help.
He is an Army ROTC nursing scholarship recipient. He is currently finishing his second semester of his freshman year up. A couple of days ago when he came home (due to quarantine) he told the entire family that he doesn't want to follow through with ROTC. He said he can get out now after his first year and not have to pay the school back. If he decides to stay, he's in it for another 7 or so years. What are his options? Obviously the family wants him to stick it out. Everything is paid for, job will be lined up, etc. I just want him to be happy. I know that he fundamentally does not agree with the military (don't take this the wrong way- it's just his thoughts), especially with the political turmoil that has been transpiring. He doesn't like his university. Also, I'm not sure if nursing is a good fit for him either. Our dad is still active duty and I know that my bro has probably felt the pressure to follow his lead. He's also only 18, I know I was feeling similar to him at that age too. It's a stage of life where you start to question everything. Anyways, what are his options, if any? Is it a possibility for him to change majors, keep the scholarship, and stick it out? Who does he need to talk to? Is there anybody out there who has had a similar experience? It's crunch time for my bro and ultimately, I just want him to be happy and have some options. I don't want him to be tied to something he hates for the next decade of his life but I also don't want him to lose something that could be really good for him. Thanks guys.
He is an Army ROTC nursing scholarship recipient. He is currently finishing his second semester of his freshman year up. A couple of days ago when he came home (due to quarantine) he told the entire family that he doesn't want to follow through with ROTC. He said he can get out now after his first year and not have to pay the school back. If he decides to stay, he's in it for another 7 or so years. What are his options? Obviously the family wants him to stick it out. Everything is paid for, job will be lined up, etc. I just want him to be happy. I know that he fundamentally does not agree with the military (don't take this the wrong way- it's just his thoughts), especially with the political turmoil that has been transpiring. He doesn't like his university. Also, I'm not sure if nursing is a good fit for him either. Our dad is still active duty and I know that my bro has probably felt the pressure to follow his lead. He's also only 18, I know I was feeling similar to him at that age too. It's a stage of life where you start to question everything. Anyways, what are his options, if any? Is it a possibility for him to change majors, keep the scholarship, and stick it out? Who does he need to talk to? Is there anybody out there who has had a similar experience? It's crunch time for my bro and ultimately, I just want him to be happy and have some options. I don't want him to be tied to something he hates for the next decade of his life but I also don't want him to lose something that could be really good for him. Thanks guys.