The Citadel

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Hey Guys,

I have been accepted into The Citadel, its a military school in Charelston, South Carolina.. I'm applying for Army ROTC scholarships and financial aid to help pay for it.. I've heard its really tuff there, but I figure i'd be worth it..

www.citadel.edu


So I was just wondering how many of you have heard of this school and know anything about it good or bad.. and any advice u may want to give regarding a future in the Army (ROTC) or the school itself,will be greatly appreciated, ok thanks...
- Ryan

 

[cjonesy22002]

make it thru and it will be something you will be proud of for the rest of your life. get as ready as you can, then hope you're ready enough, because you probably won't be.

oh, and learn to shine now. brasso and kiwi.

and nobody at the Citadel is ever too much of a perfectionist.

 

[Crusader05]

I'm a senior at The Citadel and my advise is to:

1. Arrive in the best physical condition possible. Be able to run 3 miles in about 25 minutes, do 60+ push-ups in 2 minutes and 60+ sit-ups in that same time. The better the shape you show up in the easier it will be for you. Also try to get acclaimated to the hot weather, it can get very hot in Charleston.

2. Go on the Citadel library site and learn of the facts they have listed under the "knob knowledge" section. Learn the Cadet Creed, the Cadet Prayer, the Alma Mater and the names of the Presidents. Know this stuff before you come and you'll be ahead of the curve.

3. Get your leather shoes early and break them in very well. Breaking in your shoes is more important that shining them, they will teach you how to shine during cadre but having your shoes broken in will save you from having terrible blisters, belive me I know!

4. Attitude. Come with the right attitude. Its very important that you arrive with the realization that for the next year you are always going to have someone telling you what to do and everything you do will be wrong! Just be humble and listen to your superiors because they know what they are talking about. Make friends with your classmates because you are going to have to relie on them a lot. When your classmate needs something, do whatever you can to help them. Everything you do, both good and bad WILL come back to you.

5. Finally, maintain a relationship with God, you will need his help to make it through the four-years. I imagine that since your posting on a Christian website you already do this, but make a special effort to go to church and practice your faith before and after you report.

That about covers it, good luck!

 

[daveleau]

I graduated from the Citadel in 1996 (Oscar Company). I can help you out in any way. Send me a private message with your phone number and I will gladly give you a call and give you the scoop. Or, look me up at www.switchboard.com. My last name is Leaumont.

First piece of advice, get The Guidon, the book they send to you with your acceptance package, and start learning the Cadet Prayer and Alma Mater.

CONGRATULATIONS! I loved the school and was in Army ROTC most of my time there, despite being in the USAF now. (I chose the USAF b/c they let me fly).

God bless,
Dave