overst33r
Diamond Member
I am currently at the end of my freshman year working on my Mechanical Engineering degree. It's proven to be a rigorous major for me so far, but I am confident that I can graduate.
I have heard very good things about the air force and I am considering joining ROTC to get a head start in my field. I am unsure of my future, I don't know if I will get a job as an engineer and be able to settle for that. On one hand I want to explore as much of the world I can, and on the other I want to have a steady job that will help create a foundation for my future, but I also want to have the opportunities that the Air Force possibly will offer.
I have concerns about the ROTC program being a waste of time and I would be forced to commit to a four year relation ship with the Air Force upon the completion of the AFROTC program at the end of my bachelors degree.
Have any of you joined or are currently part of any ROTC program? If so, how do you like it? Why did you join? Is this a good decision for someone who is not 100% sure what he wants to do for a career? Is there flexibility in the program? For example can one drop out at any time?
What are the positives of AFROTC or ROTC? (besides a higher entry rank)
Ultimately the reason I want to join AFROTC is that I would be able to prepare myself to be part of an amazing and disciplined organization and have a stable job that includes nice benefits. Any of you in the Air Force currently or planning on going, PLEASE shed some light on the matter, and don't hesitate to share your experience thus far.
Cliffs: -Want to join AFROTC, but unsure of future commitment.
-Asking for negative and positive experiences of fellow ATers
I have heard very good things about the air force and I am considering joining ROTC to get a head start in my field. I am unsure of my future, I don't know if I will get a job as an engineer and be able to settle for that. On one hand I want to explore as much of the world I can, and on the other I want to have a steady job that will help create a foundation for my future, but I also want to have the opportunities that the Air Force possibly will offer.
I have concerns about the ROTC program being a waste of time and I would be forced to commit to a four year relation ship with the Air Force upon the completion of the AFROTC program at the end of my bachelors degree.
Have any of you joined or are currently part of any ROTC program? If so, how do you like it? Why did you join? Is this a good decision for someone who is not 100% sure what he wants to do for a career? Is there flexibility in the program? For example can one drop out at any time?
What are the positives of AFROTC or ROTC? (besides a higher entry rank)
Ultimately the reason I want to join AFROTC is that I would be able to prepare myself to be part of an amazing and disciplined organization and have a stable job that includes nice benefits. Any of you in the Air Force currently or planning on going, PLEASE shed some light on the matter, and don't hesitate to share your experience thus far.
Cliffs: -Want to join AFROTC, but unsure of future commitment.
-Asking for negative and positive experiences of fellow ATers
