<p>There are no hypothetical not so valid suppositions. My statement is very valid and very accurate.</p>
<p>Also, there is no implication that pyoo doesn’t have any business being at WP. That is 100%, totally, without exception, his choice and decision to make. Only he can decide whether WP is the right place for him or not.</p>
<p>All I’m trying to express is that if doesn’t think that it’s the right place for him, then he shouldn’t let anyone convince him that he should stay. As I mentioned earlier, I definitely think he should stay at least for the first year. This way he can know better if he’s just hitting a bump in the road, or if the academy isn’t right for him. If he feels that it isn’t the right place, then he should leave. If he then feels that it is what he wants for his future, then he should stay.</p>
<p>And it is true that many people apply to the academies because of the benefits they are offered instead of the ultimate goal of serving as a military officer. Plus, Pyoo is NOT a child. He is now an adult. He is a young man who now needs to make decisions for himself and to live with his decisions. It’s great and admirable for him to ask for advice and opinions. But people need to not treat him as though he was their 17 year old son. Take the emotions out of the comments and suggestions and it becomes very simple. If after the first year, he feels that WP is something he cares about and is passionate about finishing and serving as a military officer, then continue on. If after a year, he doesn’t feel that WP is what he’s looking for with his future, then get out.</p>
<p>No one has disagreed or questioned his feelings or position about being at WP. The only think, that almost everyone has agreed on, is that getting out after only a couple of weeks is the wrong choice.</p>
<p>I respect pyoo for getting to WP. I respect him for deciding to give it some time. That is a very good and mature decision. If however he has second thoughts of WP after the first year, he shouldn’t feel bad about leaving. Shouldn’t feel obligated. Shouldn’t feel pressured by friends/family/posters to stay in. He needs to do what he thinks is best for him. That is what is best for all concerned. Remember, pyoo is the one who said that a main reason for staying was because of the free education and that he had no other place to go right now. That’s fine. That’s why I suggest finishing the first year. Not just the semester, but the entire first year. Then, if it works out. Great! If not, get out and move on. He won’t owe anything and he’ll have a good perspective on what he does want. He’s an adult. He can make up his own mind. Later… Mike…</p>