Commentary

Students Speak Out: What We Think Here and Now

“I’m afraid that students here view military service as something that will prevent them from pursuing their dreams after college rather than considering the qualities gained through military service such as responsibility, leadership and efficiency which can be valuable in life after the military.” Jake Bean ’08 “I don’t really have any interest in the military…They waste too much student time with military things rather than a proper education.” Kevin Zhai ’08 “I’m really interested in serving, but I don’t think others want to go because they are much more interested in Ivy League schools and the like.” Lindsey Branson ’08 “I think CCO should discuss more opportunities for service after PA so students have a better idea of what their options are after they graduate.” Charles Shoener ’10