I signed up for 3 yrs contract enlisment with U.S. army. I am excited and nervous.

<p>Tell me I am going to be okay!!!!!!!! I am anxious and as'dfjlap'weoirl;fk </p>

<p>You’ll be better than OK. Almost everyone I’ve ever known who spent time in the volunteer military returned to civilian life with a strong sense of purpose and a real understanding of what hard work means.</p>

<p>I don’t know how old you are. I’m going to assume late teens, early 20’s. When you finish basic training, you’ll look at people differently. You will no longer be a civilian, but a military guy/gal. You will know how to endure rigors, be resilient and adapt. To some people, it comes harshly. Others, it comes quick.</p>

<p>Also, you’ll learn to wait…a lot. :smiley:
Start planning what you want to do. Do you want to continue college while enlisted? Or reenlist? Green to Gold? Start thinking, because about 6 months will be scooped from training. One year from your separation date, you’ll need to make a choice whether you’ll stay in or not. Best of luck, and do not give up. </p>

<p>I am 23 yrs old…hopefully I am not too old for the millitary haha. Yes, I am thinking of doing ROTC after my initial contract (earned Associate’s). I will also be taking classes while in millitary if possible. </p>

<p>After boot camp was over I found that life in the military was better than I thought it would be. You will make sacrifices no doubt but I wouldn’t sweat it, you will be fine! Best of luck :slight_smile: </p>