List of Moms and NROTC Units- started Aug 1, 2011

[kgrmom]

 

Arizona
Sweet*Southern*Lady (Whitney) - University of Arizona

California
Holly Erling – UCLA
NavyMomBarb - San Diego State
Lukesmama- University of San Diego
Suvwi (Megan)- University of Southern California

Colorado

ChiMom - University of Colorado Boulder

Florida
Mamajoey - University of South Florida – Tampa
NurseNavyMom-University South Florida(Tampa)
Kathy - USF
Nina Suni - University of Florida - Jacksonville

Georgia
ArmyNavy mom - Savannah State University

Illinois
Jerusha Irene Myers - Illinois Institute of Technology

Indiana
NavyMomNancy – Purdue
georgiapeach – Purdue
hanksmom - Notre Dame
Alaskan Mom - Notre Dame

Louisiana
La White - Xavier (Tulane)
Megan – Tulane
Bora's mom Aka Kris- Tulane
 
Maryland
Judy Ohleger - University of Maryland (George Washington)
Centhea - University of Maryland (George Washington)

Massachusetts
mrsmajors - WPI (Holy Cross)
dendyke - College of the Holy Cross

Michigan
Rose - University of Michigan
3boysmom - University of Michigan
KrisP - University of Michigan

Minnesota
JULIECARTER - University of Minnesota
SusanW - Macalester College (University of Minnesota)

Missouri
Mizzoumom – University of Missouri

New Mexico
seansmom - Univ of New Mexico, ALB

New York
Gale Sellers – Fordham
DeeSki - SUNY Maritime
Daria – RPI
Paulette – RPI
Kay M – RPI
Linda H – RPI
RobinK – RPI
Kris89108- RPI
Helen P (Anthony’s Mom) – University of Rochester
ViperGil - Cornell University

 
North Carolina
downeastmom - NC State
starrj – Duke

Ohio
Cheryl S. – Miami University (Oxford, OH)

Oregon

Carol Aileen – Oregon State University
 
Pennsylvania
Pattie H - University of Pennsylvania (Drexel University)
BusyMom – Villanova
Murph - Villanova
Zachsmom - Duquesne University (Carnegie Mellon)

South Carolina
Barbara - The Citadel
mabolthouse - USC (south carolina)

Tennessee
Dennis'Mom - Christian Bros. University (University of Nashville)
Chelybug1 Donna - Tennesee State (Vanderbilt)

Texas
maggiedaniel (Mary's mom) - Texas A & M
carolyn-Texas A&MDyanne, Bryan’s mom – University of Texas, Austin

Vermont
Wendy - Norwich
McDarla - Norwich
 
Wisconsin
jn/jf mom  -  Marquette University x 2

[Hannah88]

"The problem with staying in NROTC without any scholarship is that it takes an incredible amount of time (too much for no payback).  Much more than I ever would have thought until my daughter entered.  Most students have to drop and focus their efforts elsewhere if the Navy isn't paying something."

Sorry to be joining this conversation late, but I am trying to convince my son to do NROTC instead of enlisting (he's a senior) in June when he turns 18. Why does it take more time? Can you elaborate a little? Thanks.

[USMC MotoMom]

hi clank1368. i just sent you a friend request. i hope you don't mind.  my son is going through the program w/o the scholarship.  is your son/daughter in the same situation?

[Jake's Mom]

Yes, he is a college programmer and it has been an interesting ride.  He is just starting the scholarship application process again. He loves the program and I really feel he has made a great decision to chose this path. He is upset that he will not be able to participate in the summer tour with the scholarship midshipmen.  He wants to work really hard to try to get the scholarship from the Penn State unit or receive the NROTC scholarship. (Both very limited).

 

What is your son's process so far?

 

Jill

[alabamaspitfire]

Please add me to this list, also.  I am Cynthia, mother of Ty, Auburn University, NROTC Navy Option.  My user name is alabamaspitfire.  Thanks!

[KimmyG]

My son Casey is attending the NROTC Marine option program at University of Memphis and is a freshman there. His brother (our youngest and last at home) is missing him terribly - any advice???

 

[alabamaspitfire]

Help him by having the next visit to see big brother or when brother gets to come home posted on the refrigerator.  He can write big brother and send him cards, too.  They love snail mail. 

My son's dog keeps going around the house looking for my son.  It is really sad.  Sadly dog does not understand the notes on the refrigerator.  I think I will take him on the next visit. 

[kgrmom]

Hi KimmieG and alabama:

 

We have had (and still have) both these problems.  My daughter's little dog (Logan) always has one major meltdown when she leaves - usually pees on something of hers (bedroom door, comforter, backpack, etc).  Then he gets over it except for looking out the window for her car :(   We have to keep her door closed for a while or he will haul out her stuffed animals. LOL

 

How old is your son's younger brother ?  Mine are teenagers so they text their sister and keep in touch with her on facebook and that helps a lot.  They also help me to remember to tape her favorite shows while shes away because at school she found out she hardly has any time to watch TV :)

[J/J Mom]

Our little guy misses both his college age sibs tons.  I think it helps him more if he & his sibs text &/or email each other rather than if they talk to each other on the phone.  When they actually speak i think there's more breaking of voices [like verge of tears] & it makes it more difficult.  When they text they exchange daily happenings, jokes, jabs, & the overall feeling is more like on a normal every day basis.  weird, i know.

Oh!!  and they like to Skype ... makes him feel more like he's with them, i guess.

[KimmyG]

Bryce is 15 almost 16 so this was a bit unexpected.  He was afraid that his brother was not safe - I guess we should have made sure he understood the program?! Texting sounds like a plan and I was able to pull up pics of the orientation.  Casey is out of contact for the next week so the pics helped.  Thanks for all the great suggestions!  You are a great bunch of ladies!

[alabamaspitfire]

KimmyG,  Is your son attending a week long orientation  for freshman?  My son just finished that at Ft. Benning (Auburn NROTC) and it was pretty tough. He returned exhausted.  I do not know how close you are to his return location (?Memphis) but if you could be there when he is dismissed with Bryce it would make both boys so happy.  My oldest daughter came with me as a surprise to her little brother, so it was pretty cute!   I will warn you....he and his duffle bag of dirty clothes will not smell very good. You can see this on my daughter's face as she would not get tooooooo close.  LOL.

@Paulette, I found some old dirty T-shirts in the bottom of the closet and the dog is happier now sleeping with them. I just have to be sure that he does not chew them up!

 

 

[KimmyG]

Yes he is at the week long orientation and from the pics looks to be doing well.  He is in quite a lot of them.  He is conditioned pretty well as he has been on varsity football, wrestling, and track teams.  He swims like a fish so he has a head start there over some of the other freshman.  He was actually recruited to play college football before we learned of his scholarship.  All these things aside, I'm glad it's him and not me there - he is MUCH tougher and was actually looking forward to some "boot camp" type drills and attitude - this kind of stuff actually sounds fun to him???!!!  He loves a challenge.  Unfortunately, we are 12 hours away and the travel is not in the budget this time.  His roommate's family will be there and promised to give him some extra "love".

[kgrmom]

It's nice to find our kids really do love each other isn't it ??  This is one of my favorite pictures of all time.  My husband got it because I was too busy sobbing myself.  We were getting ready to leave her- she was all moved in, O-Week was done, PIR was over.  Time for the family to give the college girl her space.  I have twins but one of them in the end was having a much harder time saying goodbye.  This was 3 years ago. (They were almost 14).