Marcurb,
greetings, I am in class 12-03 (2 classes ahead of you) we just passed our fourth week inspection which was nice so i guess we can hit the town on the weekends. My advice would be to try and relax and get there as late as possible like everyone says. The graduating class will be screaming at you for a few days until you meet your DI, don't get mad at them they are just prepping you. Don't stay up late no matter what. We are always given too much to do, if you're not graded on it (nothing the first week is graded) don't lose sleep. You will never be able to accomplish everything so prioritize. The first week absolutely blows ass but don't quit, it gets better but not easier. The only weird advice I saw someone give was the bit about $600 cash. Thats a bit much, I had about a hundred cash and didn't spend it all in the first month. This will make more sense when you get there but extra clothes and stuff can be put on your account so you'll buy little things like foot powder, insoles, etc. which will not cost you much cash also they do take plastic. make sure you stash a sleeping bag in your car as well if you're driving, if not it's okay you can buy one there but it will help you from not having to get up early and make your bed once you get through the first week. make sure you have good shoes but once again if you can't find good ones or aren't sure , you can get some at OCS. they fit you for the right kind and you can put those on your account as well. This account I'm talking about is interest free that you pay before you graduate so if you're not sure about the stuff you should buy have no fear. A lot of people in my class have spent ridiculous amounts of money which really is not necessary. I don't know if you're as cheap as I am but I just wanted to let you know that you do not have to break the bank. If you want to talk to me email me and I'll give you my Phone # or you can give me yours. good luck and relax. mceatsme@yahoo.com
