I can't speak from experience because I will be showing up for R-day this summer, but with the technological innovations since the 50-60's, it is a lot easier to do a TON of things now. One thing my generation really takes for granted is our technology. Our parents, and their parents did not have cell phones, PC's, and all the tech gear we have today. I was watching that documentary someone posted a few weeks ago (can't remember the time period maybe 70 or 80's), and they talked about the kid getting a gold card (or something like that), which allowed him to use USMA's computer whenever he wanted. Notice I said computer, not computers. Haha, I am just saying, we have it a lot easier with that sort of thing nowadays. I think the overall experience may be tough, but our generation definitely has some serious advantages.