Some advice for AFROTC cadet

[flyblu]

Good evening all.

So, I am currently only taking Aerospace Studies class at my detachment and not Leadership Lab or PT. I was dropped from the Spring semester after trying AFROTC for 7 weeks. It was a very difficult time for me with so much on my plate, and I was a first time college student whose first semester was this Spring Semester.

The cadre at my detachment advised me to take care of my academics and my overall health first so they dropped me. I literally burned out that time , and I realized my superiors made the best decision for me even though I felt very disappointed in myself.

A little background on me: I'm a 20 yo Freshman college student majoring in Psychology and studying at a community college. My school was a crosstown school for the detachment I went to. I've been trying for 2 years to join AFROTC and finally, after some setbacks in high school, I joined for 7 weeks.

My superiors informed me to rejoin in the Fall 2020 and I have been working hard on my academics and overall health. I am still a bit (1 to 3 lbs) underweight and with everything going on right now, I've been taking extra care for my mental health as well.

I hope by Fall 2020, I can stay in the program. My main concern is DoDMERB. My family and personal medical history may make it challenge to get qualified but I hope by the Fall, the things that will pose a challenge, will be cleared.

If anyone has tips on how to stay motivated despite having setbacks or any physical/mental health tips, I'd appreciate it. My commanders and fellow cadets describe me as someone who is relentless and strong... AFROTC means a lot to me and I do try to apply the Air Force Core Values in my life. Anyway, thank you for reading this.

 

[a400831]

Honestly, the only answer is you have to want it more than the level of suck that it will create. Ignore the DODMERB, you can't control it so save your stress for something you can influence.

The best specific advice I can give is "shoot the closest alligator". My UPT instructors hammered this into my class and it is incredibly valuable advice. Life is full of problems (alligators). If they are all swimming towards you, don't worry about the one way off in the distance. Attack the one that's right in front of you. Take things day by day, week by week, attack the alligator directly in front of you, and eventually you will look back and see that you made it. Good luck.

 

[flyblu]

Honestly, the only answer is you have to want it more than the level of suck that it will create. Ignore the DODMERB, you can't control it so save your stress for something you can influence.

The best specific advice I can give is "shoot the closest alligator". My UPT instructors hammered this into my class and it is incredibly valuable advice. Life is full of problems (alligators). If they are all swimming towards you, don't worry about the one way off in the distance. Attack the one that's right in front of you. Take things day by day, week by week, attack the alligator directly in front of you, and eventually you will look back and see that you made it. Good luck.

Thanks for the advice. It's much appreciated.