<p>Which one do you think is more difficult at Kings Point?</p>
<p>I can only answer from my experience shadowing a mid for a day, but I think academics. From what they told me, the regimental program can vary a lot depending on your company. Take my word with a grain of salt though.</p>
<p>is this question some sort of joke?</p>
<p>They both can be hard, but as my husband, a KP grad, always tells the mids, "Remember what you are here for, and that is to get an education and a degree".</p>
<p>Now USMMA2009....for someone who is not familar with KP that's actually a very good question...why don't you give Cero some insight from your perspective. I know what my son would say :)</p>
<p>ok, let me put it this way. we will probably graduate with half of our original class. besides, the regiment here is a joke</p>
<p>Well I wasn't joking. I am sorry if it offended you (usmma09) in some way I don't go to KP and I have not visited yet, so I only see what's on the website and know what I read here.....</p>
<p>anyway, why would you consider it a joke?</p>
<p>First as to the question of which is harder, I would have to say that it is the academics. I am not suggesting that calculus or physics is more difficult at KP, but, the necessity of spending a year at sea forces students there to cram 4 years of education into the 3 remaining years at the academy. The academic load is relentless. As for the Regiment, like everything else it is what you make of it. If you want a strong regimental experience there are opportunities to seek out leadership experiences. It is not, however, as heavy handed as some of the other academies. There simply is not time for some of that at KP. It seems as though everyone, upperclassmen included, is too busy trying to keep their own heads above water to spend time harassing the lower class men. Just remember, As USMMA 2009 said, only half of you will graduate on time and it won't be the Regiment that trips people up.</p>
<p>Also, as to USMMA 2009s comment, I would not necessarily say that the Regiment is a joke. But, like I said earlier it is not as stringent as say, USNA or USMA. On the other hand, if you really want to experience the 4th class system
"old school " style, The Citadel is in Charleston South Carolina. :)</p>
<p>I agree with KPmarineopsdad. The reason for the difficulty with the studies is because four years of college are crammed into three. The sea year though is definitely worth it, in education, broadening, experience, and learning the profession. When you graduate from KP you are a world traveler. Very few schools can give that opportunity.</p>
<p>cero, Academics is the hardest thing about USMMA, but the Regimental Program is a firm requirement and part of the learning experience. It is very risky to shortchange the academics, so that's why time management is critical. The challenge of Kings Point is that there often seems to be too little time for all the things you need to do. Overcoming these challenges gives you a great sense of accomplishment while making you extremely attractive to whoever you go to work for after graduation. Best wishes for success!</p>
<p>He should probably also mention that they are here to serve their country.</p>
<p>You've got to love the proud parents you stand up for KP no matter what current midshipmen or graduated midshipmen have to say.</p>
<p>The regiment is a JOKE. There are those there who try and take it seriously and they are refered to as "tools." In the Merchant Marine, we do NOT wear uniforms, we no NOT swab decks nor stand operate a ship like the navy does. A small Navy ship requires 20 men/women to operate a bridge. A merchant ship can do this with 2-3 people. </p>
<p>Regardless, the academics, depending on which major you go with, will be the most difficult experience at KP. There are a lot of smart professors at KP...it's just that some of them are NOT teachers. They cannot get the message out to the majority of the class. There is always a smart kid in the class who grasps the subject and usually ends up teaching the rest of the class in study session.</p>