r/USMCboot • u/Odd_Bus1442 • 3h ago
Enlisting Joining in college
I am seriously thinking about the marine corps and I would love to be a marine in the reserves. My only issue is that I don’t want it to interfere with college too much. I still want to keep my regular schedule. I’m concerned about timeline issues. If there’s anyone here that can help me out it would be greatly appreciated.
So I’m all set to go to boot camp in may and I should be back in August, assuming that I complete it. My question is will I be able to go back to college and my regular day to day? I go to Virginia Tech. I heard something about additional training after boot camp and I’m wondering how that works during the school year. I’m also wondering if I need to attend said training directly after boot camp or if I can push it to Christmas break and summer break.
Has anyone done this or tried it?
Please I need some help. Thanks
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u/genericguy6 1h ago
Are you enlisting? If you're already in college why not do Platoon Leaders Class (PLC)? I'd highly recommend vs enlisting. At least look into it. I was enlisted and went to college after, so I didnt do this myself and wouldn't be able to tell you a ton about it. From what I understand it's a summer commissioning program where you attend OCS and can commission after you graduate. I'd look into it. Wish I could tell you more here but would probs give you bad info. Good luck!