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All Hands Magazine's full length documentary "Making a Sailor": This video follows four recruits through Boot Camp in the spring of 2018 who were assigned to DIV 229, an integrated division, which had PIR on 05/25/2018.
Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)
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A place for past, present and future mom's of NROTC students to exchange information and support. Family, friends, and others can gather general information about Navy ROTC and officer programs. Everyone is welcome !!
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Latest Activity: May 21, 2022
Discussion Forum
How to pick NROTC units for scholarship app?
Started by rudyinok. Last reply by Suzie Nov 20, 2018. 31 Replies 1 Like
Hello :) I am very new to this forum, but my son has been wanting to be a Navy officer for several years now. He is now a junior at a special math and science high school. He will graduate from this high school in May 2014. so, this coming…Continue
PRK for Aviation
Started by willysmom. Last reply by 2017Commission Aug 18, 2017. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Hi my son is a sophomore at USC and is planning on applying for flight school (I'm sure that is not the correct term for it) but he will need prk or lasik. He has been told that either is fine and that we just find a doctor to do it and get it…Continue
Looking to join navy, need help
Started by Hopefulnavyrecruit. Last reply by 2017Commission Aug 18, 2017. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hello everybody. Thanks for reading this, I'll try to keep it short.I am 17 years old, and I did not receive a normal, steady, education because of moving around so much all the time as a kid. I finally learned fractions last year, and am now on…Continue
Son not selected for NROTC scholarship
Started by luckymomx4. Last reply by Suzie Aug 2, 2017. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Our youngest son, Mark wasn't selected to receive the Navy ROTC Scholarship. He applied to 5 colleges and so far has received letters of acceptance to 3 so far. No clue as to why. We really thought he was going to get it. He applied in August 2015…Continue
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Comment by ArmyNavy mom on October 2, 2010 at 4:57pm
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NavyMomXXXY,We finished watching all 10 episodes. I laughed and cried, esp the homecoming. I finally know what the Tiger Cruise is now!! yeah, you are right, so many young people running things...it is amazing!!
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Comment by Sweet*Southern*Lady on October 2, 2010 at 10:06am
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Yesterday, I got to hear Admiral Mullen's speak at a town house forum. Which was really awesome. Brady was excited that I was able to attended and show my support. I also got a part time teaching job at the school I wanted to work for and the grade level I wanted (7+8th)! Its so perfect for my schedule. Woot Woot! So excited!
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Ladies....since I am new to the Navy, I try to smarten up by learning about it...If any of you have Netflix, there is a series we have been watching called Carrier. It follows the entire crew in the USS Nimitz during one of their deployments. What is interesting about it is that it follows certain sailors, officers, petty officers. They talk about their personal lives, missions/jobs, and just life on the carrier. It's a true to heart documentary. They swear, talk about personal relationships on the show and some things are very personal that is shown. Try to watch it, it is entertaining and informative!! we are addicted to Carrier.
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Comment by Megan on September 28, 2010 at 6:51am
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Thanks everybody! I will look back through the springtime posts. I should have done that first. But this is good information for me to pass on.
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Hey, quick question about CORTRAMID, do ALL (full scholarship, college program and non-scholarship) midshipmen go after their first year?
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Anyway way you look at it. If you study hard, and you put all your effort into it. If you get a B or higher you normally walk out of the class feeling like a champ. Especially when it doesn't come naturally.
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NavymomBarb,
I have a chem minor, for people who do not understand it I definitely would suggest attending the group tutoring sessions/ study groups often they are led by a TA who has a copy of the up coming quizzes or tests. I have helped way to many friends barely skimp by with a C because they didn't start trying to save their grade til midterm.
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Comment by Zachsmom on September 14, 2010 at 4:29pm
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It's so great reading all your comments and knowing I'm not the only one going thru this tough time. Thanks so much. I was reading back at last years comments and said to myself, hey, my son isn't the only one having a hard time, other Moms are going thru the same thing I am! It made me feel better somehow. I did talk to the counselor at his school today and he pretty much said what you girls are telling me, to just let him vent and keep reinforcing my position and encouraging him - over and over. He said if it gets too much for me to tell my son that I need to take a break today and maybe we can talk about it more tomorrow, maybe not answer a text or two. He said pretty much what I'm hearing and what I know too, that it's such a big change for him and with ROTC on top of college, it's alot. My son isn't the most sociable person. He would rather ride his mountain bike or go rowing. He was Captain of the Crew team in his senior year. The counselor did tell me to try and get him to come to to see him for a few appointments, so I'll try and work on that. I really do enjoy reading all your comments and they really lift me up. I wish all of you the best with your children. I'm so glad I found this site to vent myself a little. Thanks for listening.
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If your midshipman is a a freshman. I know freshman year was my hardest of the my 5 lovely college year (insert sarcasm) they have hours of homework every night. Its a very miserable time, high school even thought I graduated with 30 college credits, did not prepare me for college at all. Please understand that around Oct they will learn to be more organized and the first set of finals is horrendous, but 2nd semester is a lot more fun and it flies by every year. When they come home for thanksgiving break encourage them to work ahead on a papers that will be due the week before finals (it will save them a lot of heart ache).
I know Brady is doing about 3-5 hours homework or reading a night. Plus around 12 hours of it during the weekend. This is the hardest year, I promise! It does get easier Chem 110 has way more homework/reading compared to Chem346 same with your major classes they end up being large projects (research/investigation) instead of reading 6 books in the semester and writing ungodly amounts of papers.
Keep encouraging. This is a great time to send that care package. My mom sent a few things off this item list: study candy, few school supplies, new cd/itunes gift card, maybe a tee shirt (or for girls you know cute PJs are the things to have in the dorms), My favorite type of socks , pictures of my siblings or our dog, home made (cookies, brownies) and a personal note.
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wow, this is interesting.....As I have said, I am new to the Navy ways and with my son being a first time Mid Shipman, we are both learning the ropes. But...Centhea said it right, they are low on the totem pole. I know for a fact that they are tested every day, both with ROTC and in academics. They are being tested to see if they can make it as officers. And this ladies, is nothing compared to what they will have to go through when they hit the real thing. Tell them they WILL make it. I have found while talking to my son that this is not time to start doubting himself....he must push himself in every way possible. Positive reinforcement will go a long way. Good luck to all the newbies out there....I have a special place for them all....they are trying to do well in school and learn the Navy at the same time. How proud we will all be when they do make it, and they WILL make it!!
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