<p>You’re probably hearing “being a plebe” from everyone as your answer which unfortunately does not give you much insight since you already know that it’s not going to be fun.</p>
<p>I’m going to give you a couple of straight up answers of the worst part of Plebe Year.</p>
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<li><p>You are looked at in the Machiavellian view of human nature. If an upperclass suspects that you are wrong, you won’t get the benefit of the doubt for anything and you will be constantly policed by them.</p></li>
<li><p>Professional Knowledge tests on Sunday’s- Most people put off studying for pro-knowledge until Sunday afternoon and it turns into a cram session. You must get your regular academics out of the way before beginning studying for pro knowledge on Sunday.</p></li>
<li><p>Chemistry I and II- The two toughest classes at the academy because of their common exams. If you get a bad instructor like I did both times, you will get owned. I considered myself a good mathematician here, but I recorded D’s in both Chemistries. Often known as the “plebe towers of death”.</p></li>
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<p>But then you get through it and find youngster year is tougher in academics, and you will want to have a billet in company to not be viewed as the “lax” youngster who doesn’t get involved.</p>
<p>You may call me crazy, but there are things about Plebe year that I miss such as the anticipation of becoming an upperclass. Now it’s not so great. Also, you’ll keep your closest friends in company throughout the years, but you’ll grow apart from some people in your company as the years go on because Plebe year, you do everything together (SMT, Herndon, Weekend Activities).</p>