I'm seeking an appointment to the Air Force Academy - regardless what you all answer to the question. However, I'm curious as to where you guys stand on service academies being a waste of an education. I'm seeking a degree in mechanical engineering if I get into the Academy, though I want to fly in the Air Force. Many people I know tell me that i'm wasting my time with the whole Academy path, but I sincerely disagree.
2007-06-21 11:18:52 · 3 answers · asked by Enigma 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I disagree as well. You'll find that educational programs vary considerably from institution to institution. However, I would suggest that no one mechanical engineering program could be a waste, regardless of where you enroll in the courses.
At the very least, you'll learn something. That prospect alone can't make any one program a disadvantage.
I don't know anything about the military, but I do know that mechanical engineering is a versatile, useful field. I'm sure many applications exist in the air force.
You have the right attitude as far as making your own decisions!
2007-06-21 11:31:30 · answer #1 · answered by Life on the Frontier 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know where anyone would get that stuff. The service academies do a very creditable job in their professional education, and in addition their graduates have outstanding leadership training and experience.
My kids weren't interested in the academies - they all went to top ten schools - but I would have been perfectly happy to see them at any of the service academies.
If you get any comments from some of your friends at other schools, just wave your cadet paycheck at them!!!
2007-06-21 18:48:59 · answer #2 · answered by matt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
confusing point. browse onto yahoo and bing. it can help!
2014-11-03 23:56:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋