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Any info on the Nuclear Engineering program?
I am a newbie to this site. My son's recruiter seemed to think I would enjoy this site and all the info on it. I am familiar with military life because my dad was a 20 year Marine. My son recently joined the Navy to do the Nuclear Engineering program. He goes to boot camp in November at the Great Lakes facility nd then on to South Carolina for 18 months of school. I was hoping to find another mom who's child goes on that date too. I am also hoping someone can give me some info as to the program he will be entering. My son is excited/nervous at the same time. We will miss him at home, but both his father and I think he has mind a wise decision. Any insight into the field he has chosen is greatly appreciated.
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Permalink Reply by Anti M on
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My nephew went through the program, it may be listed as 18 months, but it comes closer to two years. He chose EM, and volunteered for subs. Loves it. Won't lie, the program is tough, with a high drop rate. Not just academics, my nephew says a lot of his class got busted for underage drinking.
There's a few nuke groups on here; this one is most active:
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Permalink Reply by tiggertime on
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Thanks for the info. We were told by his recruiter that his schooling may take longer than the scheduled 15-18 months they told him it would be initially. Our son is interested in being on a carrier and we were told that they only take volunteers for subs. Hope that is accurate. Luckily our son is not a drinker and I really don't think he will jeopardize his future getting caught up in something stupid. He was accepted at a local state college for Civil Engineering after being offered a Nuke position. He decided he wanted something more "hands on" which is why he chose the Navy route. I am excited for him, but also hoping he understands how hard it all will be. Thanks.
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Permalink Reply by Jo1 on
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Hi tiggertime,
My sons is studying to be a Nuke and is in Power school now. Good luck to your son!
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Permalink Reply by Denise-- Seabee Mom on
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School can be longer. There can be alot of holds.
You can get alot of information from the group for the school. Alot of current families in there
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/nukeschoolcharleston
I saw on your page you havent joined any other group yet.
For the stage you are in there is a Depper group.
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/deppersinbutnotyet
This group is full of very useful info
http://www.navyformoms.com/forum/topics/survival-guide-for-navy-for...
And if you get through those you can always stop in the boot camp moms
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