I've been on the USNA thread a couple times asking about USNA vs NROTC Marine Option, but now I'm in a real dilemma. Yesterday, I had my interview with my B&G Officer who told me that I had a great chance of getting into the Academy and doing well there. I realized that I had a lot in common with her, but while absolutely loved the Academy after attending NASS, I didn't. I really enjoyed the program, but I came out of it with less of a desire to attend the school.
I'm still contemplating attending the school, but all I can think about is how I couldn't wait to get home while I was at NASS this summer (even after I got over the 3 day hump of homesickness, about how I don't really want to study engineering (I've been thinking about double majoring in econ and pol. sci), and I'm not sure if I want that much pressure in my life. Still, I have a feeling that a lot of my trepidation comes from the possibility of moving 3000 miles away from my family (I don't do well with homesickness). My dad tells me that the Academy will open up the most opportunities in my life (especially civilian).
On the other hand, I can attend the University of California, San Diego on an NROTC MO scholarship and pursue my love of economics political science in a top undergraduate program. I won't be as far from my family, making my adjustment to moving away less traumatic. I've heard that the San Diego NROTC program is a great program and UCSD is an amazing school (academically). I have a feeling that being a UCSD grad and a Marine Officer would be appealing to an employer if I decide not to pursue a 20 year career in the military.
Bottom Line: I'm not sure if USNA is for me, but I don't want to feel like a failure if I decide to go the NROTC route. I have a feeling like a could grow to enjoy USNA, but I also feel like I'd be really happy studying the subjects that I want to at a civilian university.
I'm sorry to just kind of throw this out here, but I'd love to just hear your thoughts, advice, or experience. I doubt this will make a difference, but I'm a girl.
I'm still contemplating attending the school, but all I can think about is how I couldn't wait to get home while I was at NASS this summer (even after I got over the 3 day hump of homesickness, about how I don't really want to study engineering (I've been thinking about double majoring in econ and pol. sci), and I'm not sure if I want that much pressure in my life. Still, I have a feeling that a lot of my trepidation comes from the possibility of moving 3000 miles away from my family (I don't do well with homesickness). My dad tells me that the Academy will open up the most opportunities in my life (especially civilian).
On the other hand, I can attend the University of California, San Diego on an NROTC MO scholarship and pursue my love of economics political science in a top undergraduate program. I won't be as far from my family, making my adjustment to moving away less traumatic. I've heard that the San Diego NROTC program is a great program and UCSD is an amazing school (academically). I have a feeling that being a UCSD grad and a Marine Officer would be appealing to an employer if I decide not to pursue a 20 year career in the military.
Bottom Line: I'm not sure if USNA is for me, but I don't want to feel like a failure if I decide to go the NROTC route. I have a feeling like a could grow to enjoy USNA, but I also feel like I'd be really happy studying the subjects that I want to at a civilian university.
I'm sorry to just kind of throw this out here, but I'd love to just hear your thoughts, advice, or experience. I doubt this will make a difference, but I'm a girl.