Background info:
NROTC scholarship program. 2/C Midshipman, 3.3GPA Finance.
Here is my situation,
I love to fly. In fact, in the next couple of weeks I will have my Private Pilot Certificate. At 28 flight hours, I have completed nearly all requirements established by the FAA (solo cross country flights, night landings, towered touch and go's, etc.). Of course, I still need 12 hours of flight time. The point, however, is that flying came pretty easy for me. I love to fly, but now I am starting to think that it may be a fun hobby, and not something I would want to do as my career/lifestyle. I chose flying because I don't have the competitive grades necessary to apply for a BUD'S slot as an officer (SEALs). I would like to leave the physical fitness aspect out of the equation, at least for this post. I think it would be more helpful to hear what people have to say fundamentally, and not rant about how hard BUDS will be. Enlisting was never really an option I had considered until a couple of months ago, mainly because my family would disapprove of me quitting NROTC. But, now that I am older, I am more concerned about my OWN future, and not trying to earn others approval.
Part of me says this: "Finish your degree and enlist! You can prepare for BUDs while you finish college, and be prepared once you enlist! You don't want to look back on your life and kick yourself in the ass everyday for not trying. If it works out, you can go to OCS if a slot is available. If not, oh well. You have just earned something very few people can even comprehend!"
The other side says: "Don't be foolish. The chances of you getting into flight school are high. You'll have your college paid for. You will be doing something that you love! Stick to the plan, and quit loosing focus."
It's kind of a tough predicament to explain. If anyone has been in a situation similar to mine, (making tough choices concerning a Navy career), I would appreciate any advice/criticism. Especially from "old salts", who have been there, done that.
FARMBOY
NROTC scholarship program. 2/C Midshipman, 3.3GPA Finance.
Here is my situation,
I love to fly. In fact, in the next couple of weeks I will have my Private Pilot Certificate. At 28 flight hours, I have completed nearly all requirements established by the FAA (solo cross country flights, night landings, towered touch and go's, etc.). Of course, I still need 12 hours of flight time. The point, however, is that flying came pretty easy for me. I love to fly, but now I am starting to think that it may be a fun hobby, and not something I would want to do as my career/lifestyle. I chose flying because I don't have the competitive grades necessary to apply for a BUD'S slot as an officer (SEALs). I would like to leave the physical fitness aspect out of the equation, at least for this post. I think it would be more helpful to hear what people have to say fundamentally, and not rant about how hard BUDS will be. Enlisting was never really an option I had considered until a couple of months ago, mainly because my family would disapprove of me quitting NROTC. But, now that I am older, I am more concerned about my OWN future, and not trying to earn others approval.
Part of me says this: "Finish your degree and enlist! You can prepare for BUDs while you finish college, and be prepared once you enlist! You don't want to look back on your life and kick yourself in the ass everyday for not trying. If it works out, you can go to OCS if a slot is available. If not, oh well. You have just earned something very few people can even comprehend!"
The other side says: "Don't be foolish. The chances of you getting into flight school are high. You'll have your college paid for. You will be doing something that you love! Stick to the plan, and quit loosing focus."
It's kind of a tough predicament to explain. If anyone has been in a situation similar to mine, (making tough choices concerning a Navy career), I would appreciate any advice/criticism. Especially from "old salts", who have been there, done that.
FARMBOY
