<p>I plan on visiting my plebe the first of September (their first oppertunity to leave) and I was hoping I could get some tips on what to prepare myself for, what to wear, bring, etc. Anything you feel is important for a first time visitor and moral supporter (does anyone else envision pom-poms with this saying? :)). Thank you so much, anything is greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>IT looks as if you are girlfriend.. I woudl rememebr they have some lmits on where they can go .. and most improtanly what they can do and where.. I am sure cadet can give you specifics</p>
<p>Being a respectable person, I dont plan on doing anything sketchy.</p>
<p>Sorry for typos above. And I didnn't mean to sugest you were anything but respctable! I just know that they are probably restricted to walking priveledge areas --essentially highland falls. Also limits on when they have to be back and that sort of thing</p>
<p>On another note, being supportive and emphasizing how proud you are --and dwelling on how much you miss Cadet (even though I am sure youdo) would be a nice thing to focus on.</p>
<p>I'm sorry I took offense! It's hard having a long distance relationship because, one, well its long distance, and two, people assume the girls are never supportive or faithful. I don't like whining to him because I know he has it bad and that would only make it worse. Being positive helps both of us.</p>
<p>I'm traveling with his mom, who has been there before, so I should be a-ok on the restrictions. But never hurts to pay attention. Thanks!</p>
<p>Well, he'll probably be tired, and probably want to get as far away from the Barracks as possible (which in reality means Highland Falls, for a Plebe). He'll be in his uniform the whole time. You'll want to bring something cool to wear, 'cause it's going to be really hot. Capris, khaki skirts, that kind of thing would probably be good.</p>
<p>Because it is Labor Day weekend, it's possible he may decide to put in for and take pass (if it's approved) and if so, then he will be able to go farther, and could even going into NYC and stay there that weekend. But, it is also a pretty time to picnic around the point, talk a trip down Flirty Walk with him, walk through Highland Falls, etc. Bring a camera for pictures, and remember, he'll want to relax quite a bit to, so be willing just to camp out on a picnic blanket down at South Docks and chit chat or so!</p>
<p>Dress code: Are jeans and a polo or something similar ok? If not, i'm more of a knee length skirt girl then khakis when it comes to dressing nicely. I really don't want to look out of place.</p>
<p>Skirts are fine. The general cadet girlfriend uniform is "well dressed, but comfortable." Be able to walk long distances, quickly, in whatever shoes you choose to wear. Don't count on that walk on Flirty, plebes aren't allowed down there. Bring food. Study up on the basics about the Corps and West Point, so you can understand what's being said around you. Not being sketchy has an entirely new defination at USMA. Don't espect him to even hold your hand in public, although he may offer his arm, which you can take. Kissing is out. Hugs are brief. Don't let the first thing you say be "What happened to your hair?!?!?" "You look great" is a much better opening salvo. Check out the Yahoo group "West Point Girlfriends" there are a few hundred other young women who've already made this journey. Good Luck!</p>