<p>thanks everyone for the great answers and thoughtful responses to my original request</p>
<p>just to let everyone know, I decided to stay in college and do PLC. It was hard to turn down the nomination but I really don't want to take those engineering classes at all.
other reasons:
I like my college and don't want to start over.
I look forward to summers at PLC Jr and Sr.
I am not motivated by image of the Academy thing and just want to be the best I can.
I will do at least one semester international study
I am studying international studies with business & poly sci. minors</p>
<p>I go to PLC juniors this month and can't wait to get my ass kicked and be tested! I pray I make it to reach my dream to stand tall with the best in the war on terror. God Bless the Marines and America!</p>