<p>You can bring sunglasses with you. They could not be mirrored, and that the eyes had to be visible through the coloring of the lenses. If in doubt bring an inexpensive pair. The worst they could do is take them away from you during swab summer.</p>
<p>As far as pictures, the Academy does take some during swab summer but for the most part the pictures are ones taken on R-day, at the flag ceremony and the ceremony where you get your shoulder boards. Parents will post them frequently. Sometimes parents go to religious services during swab summer and take pictures of the kids afterwards having donuts etc.</p>
<p>You can bring stationery. A good idea is to bring pre-addressed plain post cards. You can quickly jot down a note to your parents or friends. You don’t have much time and you are tired most of the time so this works well.</p>
<p>Don’t worry about your lack of tidiness. My son was the same way but you learn fast to keep your room clean. It’s part of the process. Good luck…it’s getting closer!</p>