Connolly.Session1.Journal
I am looking forward to starting college here at Colorado Christian University. I have been out of school for over four years now. I enlisted with the Army October of my senior year to leave for basic training as soon as possible. I graduated high school in June of 2012 and left for the Army in July.
I did not want to do any more school because I was burnt out and ready to start my career. Enlisting in the Army seemed like the best thing for me because I could advance without a college education. I was dead wrong and mislead a little when it comes to promotion point system. When I got to my first unit my squad leader, Jamie Woodbeck, insisted heavily that I enroll in college to progress in my career. He said it was a necessity nowadays if I …show more content…
It was extremely disappointing for me because I could have already had my Bachelor’s Degree complete or at least close to.
I PCSed here to Fort Carson in July 2016. Immediately my NCOs (Non-Commissioned
Officers) saw potential and were getting me ready for the promotion board. I knew I would need college after I ranked up to continue. I was talking with my squad leader here and he told me that he goes to this great school that you can do 100% online. This was right up my alley because not only do I have work, but a wife and two children at home that I love to spend time with. Online school seemed like the best route and he highly recommended Colorado Christian
University because the staff is extremely helpful and understanding, especially when it comes to military personnel. The final deciding factor for me was going to the green to gold briefing at the education center. I made it a long-term goal of mine to commission and retire as an officer.
For me it was simple, I do not desire to have a career after my retirement, so I needed an option that would ensure my family’s financial stability for life. To commission, I need
I am looking forward to starting college here at Colorado Christian University. I have been out of school for over four years now. I enlisted with the Army October of my senior year to leave for basic training as soon as possible. I graduated high school in June of 2012 and left for the Army in July.
I did not want to do any more school because I was burnt out and ready to start my career. Enlisting in the Army seemed like the best thing for me because I could advance without a college education. I was dead wrong and mislead a little when it comes to promotion point system. When I got to my first unit my squad leader, Jamie Woodbeck, insisted heavily that I enroll in college to progress in my career. He said it was a necessity nowadays if I …show more content…
It was extremely disappointing for me because I could have already had my Bachelor’s Degree complete or at least close to.
I PCSed here to Fort Carson in July 2016. Immediately my NCOs (Non-Commissioned
Officers) saw potential and were getting me ready for the promotion board. I knew I would need college after I ranked up to continue. I was talking with my squad leader here and he told me that he goes to this great school that you can do 100% online. This was right up my alley because not only do I have work, but a wife and two children at home that I love to spend time with. Online school seemed like the best route and he highly recommended Colorado Christian
University because the staff is extremely helpful and understanding, especially when it comes to military personnel. The final deciding factor for me was going to the green to gold briefing at the education center. I made it a long-term goal of mine to commission and retire as an officer.
For me it was simple, I do not desire to have a career after my retirement, so I needed an option that would ensure my family’s financial stability for life. To commission, I need