Overnight Visit Advice
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IggyMom23
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DS went to an overnight 2 weeks ago…I would say do not bring more than the minimum that USMA said to bring because you won’t need it. You will be carrying it fora time at the beginning of your visit and at the end, and depending on your transportation situation, you may be walking a bit. Nice clothes for class, toiletries, PJ’s. DS had a lot of time in the evening to do homework because his host did sport that didn’t practice that day, so make sure you have work to do, and all your chargers
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cbasalt1
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I ended up attending a swim class but couldn't do anything because I didn't have a bathing suit. No sure if they would have let me due to liability anyway. It was getting pretty hot by the pool in my cashmere sweater though 
At USNA I brought sports gear and was able to participate in a sport. Not sure if this should have been allowed, but it was a great experience. I watched the same sport at USMA because they wouldn't allow me to participate. Again, not letting CCs participate is probably the correct move legally, but if you can bring gear for our sport, you might have the chance to participate or at least watch a practice for it.
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At USNA I brought sports gear and was able to participate in a sport. Not sure if this should have been allowed, but it was a great experience. I watched the same sport at USMA because they wouldn't allow me to participate. Again, not letting CCs participate is probably the correct move legally, but if you can bring gear for our sport, you might have the chance to participate or at least watch a practice for it.
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We got told late last semester that CCs are not allowed to do athletics with us after they kept going to Sandhurst workouts and company athletics... it's for liability and I agree is the right move. Anyways, I've hosted two different day visits and an overnight. Bring some comfortable clothes for when you're in the barracks (sweatpants/sweatshirt). Keep in mind that while you're spending a day with Cadets, they're only usually one year older than you, meaning you probably have a lot more in common then you think. Don't be scared to talk, ask questions (lots of them), or just participate in their social circle for a bit because I guarantee you'll get visitors from in-company that will want to see you (and their friend that's hosting you). Most importantly, have fun and build some ground working connections! Most people coming here now have appointments (or LOAs about to get appointments), so you can make some familiar (to be yuk) faces for next year if you so desire!
DD went earlier this year. Positive attitude - The most important piece of equipment for any experience. Be prepared to follow most of the rules and even answer questions from the professors in class. Comfortable shoes and clothing - No reason to wear something too formal like a suit or heels. Work out clothes - just something generic and not sport specific. Almost all of the overnight visitors end up working out with their cadet. Book/study materials/other - there may be times during the day when the cadet will need to attend an activity (e.g. boxing) or study at night so be prepared to spend some time alone. In DDs case she ended up playing board games for a couple hours with other cadets when her cadet was studying at night. Questions - It is intentionally designed to free up you and the cadet to be frank and open with one another.
Whatever you bring make sure it fits in a small backpack or something easy to carry. Large luggage for an overnight at USMA is not a good look.
My DD has stayed in touch with her cadet and they even traded pictures during the Army / Navy Game when she (cadet) ended up on the field. Go Army!
Whatever you bring make sure it fits in a small backpack or something easy to carry. Large luggage for an overnight at USMA is not a good look.
My DD has stayed in touch with her cadet and they even traded pictures during the Army / Navy Game when she (cadet) ended up on the field. Go Army!
My DS went in the fall and was able to participate in a run and lift with the company. But that may have been before the mandate went down. As others have said, talk to your hosts - you probably have a lot in common. I believe he's stayed connected to the Cadets he met - I know he's kept up with their Sandhurst team and congratulated them on their finish earlier in the year. To the extent you can, participate in the "routine" with them - he called minutes in the morning and helped set the table at lunch. It gives you a real feel for what it might be like and how you'll like it.