Should a person go to college or the military after they graudate high school ?

Answer 1

I don't think it is a matter of choosing one or the other. The over-riding personal reason for joining the military is because you actually want to. If you can cope with the life, join up and serve your country. The military will happily fund your college education to a large degree.

If you do not think military life is for you (not many people can actually do the job) then you should not join up as you could end up being a danger to your comrades. In that case, you should pursue college, either part-time or, if you can afford it, full-time. remember that education is a lifelong endeavor if you wish to remain employed throughout your working life.

Answer 2

Whether a person goes to the military or college after high school would depend on the person in question.
Not everyone is cut out to go to college and the same to true of the military.
Plus some people enter the military so they can afford college.
I was in the National Guard for twelve years and large percentage of the people I served with were attending college.

Whether a person goes into the military or college should be left up to the individual not to politicians.

Answer 3

I am in the military right now. So in saying that this is my answer to you. If you do not know what you want from you life. Then going in the military is not a bad thing. If you want money for school its not a bad thing. But if you know what you want from you life and you have the money or do not mind all the loans then go to school. I was not ready to go to school when I grad high school. So I did what I thought was best. Make a list of pros and cons and go from there. Good luck in your decision

Answer 4

There is no reason you can't do both. The military offers a lot of opportunities to go to school while in the service. I did that myself. I didn't get my degree in the Army, but I was able to go to classes now and then ( when I was motivated to), but if your in the military...going to school also shows your commanders that you are willing to further your education which can benefit you when you go up for a promotion. By the way...i'd recommend the Air Force..not the Army!!!

Answer 5

College.

Answer 6

Start things for college then get a job for the summer and see how you like working for minimum wage, then remember how it was in school the studying that is. Then think about the short term training you will get in the service and the amount of money you will get paid plus the benefits you will get ( PS you will not get these kind of benefits from a minimum wage job) Time to make a decision

Answer 7

Either one is a good Choice, I favor the Military, because you
can join , go to College and enter as an Officer.

Answer 8

That is a matter of personal interests. Personally, I think college would be better, but is 100% the individual's call. So long as it is not dangerous, degrading, or harmful in any way, no outside source should be a sole decider in a person's future. They can contribute, factor, or input ideas, but from there it is that person's decision.

Answer 9

That is a very personal choice. They both have their pros and cons. Talk to some people that have done both. Make a list of what your life goals are. Make a list of what your strengths and weaknesses are. Don't make a rushed decision.

Both choices are extremely respectable. You must be very brave to join the military; and very dedicated to being college.

Also, you can do both--just choose which one you would like to do first.

Best of luck making the decision--and beyond!

Answer 10

That's pretty much a decision the graduate needs to make themselves, each situation is different so we can't say "all should go to the military" or "all should go to college" not even "all should just get jobs"