<p>I am currently in the Marine Corps and have a little less than two years of service left before I get out. Prior to joining the military, I spent three semesters at a local community college and was planning on transferring to Mississippi State University to major in Computer Engineering. Money was short and school was driving me up the wall so I joined the Marine Corps to take a break and thus allow uncle sam to pay for school. Never had a problem in high school - took many honors and AP classes, the few semesters in college went by just as well. I am worried that with this 4 year break, this major may be too much for me to handle seeing as I have not been exposed ot the material in quite some time. Any one with input or advice?</p>
<p>If you're starting over from scratch in college (or starting off as a sophomore) it shouldn't be that big of a deal. Trying to jump right into higher-level classes might be a little more difficult, but since you're getting school paid for you might want to take the extra year to be sure you get the most out of your time.</p>
<p>I knew a girl that did a tour in Iraq and then came back to school to finish off her degree in mechanical engineering, so I'm sure if you're bright then it shouldn't be a problem.</p>
<p>as a former marine (got out 9 mo's ago) i would advise you to take a math class every chance you get... if your not going to go on any dets or deployments for a whole semester take chem and whatever math class you test into.. take math every chance you get.. dont do it online either</p>
<p>You just need to make sure you have your math down and i'd recommend some physics. Specifically the calculus based physics course that covers circuits/emag.</p>