Thinking of going on Oversea Mission

[Jersay]

I'm thinking of doing 4-6 years as an NCM in comms to get full training in comms and then go commissioned.

I am thinking of doing history, and then completing a second science degree based on chemistry and geology for a B.A. And I haven't desided my masters yet.

 

[#juan]

So, at the moment, you have two years in an arts BA program and as yet, have not finished basic comm training. Do you have a councillor who can give you advice on this.

 

[Jersay]

University counsillor??

 

[#juan]

Yes, someone who can advise you on the possible folly of sticking a 4 - 6 year stint in the army in the middle of your education. I think most would tell you that you should complete your degree first and maybe it should be a BSc, but only you know where you want to go.

 

[Curiosity]

Right On Juan - that's Good Advice

Jersay is spreading himself too thin - and I think once he finishes at least his B.A. he will be more familiar with the military and the opportunities for an officer.

You should seek some advice through the educational people Jersay - not just the military.

 

[Sassylassie]

Jersay, Juan's advice is very sound. A degree in Science is going to help you down the road far more than a Liberal Art's degree. Have you thought of Mil Collage? Royal Roads use to have some great programs in Oceanography etc.

 

[Jersay]

Yeah I was thinking about it when I was living in Ontario near Kingston. But now out in Nanaimo kind of waiting for the house to go up to get a little fortune.

I like doing the 4-6 year stint because University fees are rising and they are not going to be capped or lowered any time soon. You might be right since my university isn't military friendly, so if I miss an exam or something or a course because I have to deploy somewhere, I haven't heard too much word but I suspect that I will still have to pay for the course and any fines hacked up. I have to talk with a Sgt about that when I go in on Thursday.

The short-term goal is th do my B.A and by B.Sc because I am so close to completing both. My life with regards to the military and school and everything basically goes on the timing of the seasons.

 

[Daz_Hockey]

RE: Thinking of going on

I was gonna say, dont forget Rwanda, i thought that whatshisname did an awful impression of a canadian in that film(Hotel Rwanda).......did a worse one in the hulk though


but if you consider Rwanda only came about because of a UN mandate and that ROYALLY screwd em over

 

[Jersay]

:?:

 

[Daz_Hockey]

RE: Thinking of going on

yeah sorry jersay...Nick Nolte...and I was just wondering whether anyone feels the uN's role as "peacekeeper" is questionable

 

[Jersay]

Questionable, when politics get involved like the Security council. Yes.

The soldiers on the ground, no.