Originally posted by 3moose1
Seriously, I'm a Marine officer (and incidentally I was a MCMAP instructor once upon a time). Don't join the Marines unless you want to be a Marine. It's not a place to be if you don't want to be there. If all you want is college the Air Force or Navy would be a better place to do your time.
That said, if you do want to be a Marine, do it. It's a great opportunity. But D Dempsey is right -- life in the Marine Corps is a *lot* better as an officer. Look into ROTC or a service academy if you've got the grades. It's worth the extra time. Honestly.
~yanta
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