military then college?

Eumaeus
Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:39:41 +0000

I’m a highschool senior contemplating the same option. Thank you all for your comments; they’ve been very informative.

Obviously, Cornellstudent, I’m no more experienced than you, but I have one thought. Though nyustudent’s choice of words is somewhat abrasive, I think it’s worth considering the serious issue he has mentioned. If you join the military, you are committing your life to the discretion of the United States. You should consider this commitment and all its ramifications thoughtfully; your service could involve being killed or permanently handicapped fighting a war you don’t support. I certainly don’t mention this to discourage you, I just believe it’s important to realize how momentous the enlistment decision can be before you “sign the dotted line.”