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Life
after graduation This month hundreds of new Citadel graduates leave the books and tests behind and head for jobs in the work world, the military or will continue their education in graduate or post-graduate school. Here's what some of them say they plan to do after graduation. "I am going to
Boston University for a masters in telecommunications (security). After
that I go back to the Bahrain Army as a first lieutenant. GLAD TO BE DONE." "I have a job
with Ernst & Young." "I will be teaching
middle school in the Charleston area." "I will be a
second lieutenant, Air Defense Artillery - Army and will be stationed
in El Paso, Texas, at Fort Bliss. It has truly been a blessing to learn
as much as I have while here at The Citadel. I feel like I know more about
myself, how to interact and lead others. I hope to represent the whole
concept and the values of The Citadel for the rest of my life." " "I will
be working for Campus Outreach on The Citadel campus next school year.
I will be a campus minister then possibly in the next few years I may
go to seminary. This experience was great and one that I will always cherish." "I will be in
the U.S. Navy stationed in Norfolk, Va., as the auxiliaries officer on
board a destroyer, USS Barry. Like everything else in life, you get out
of The Citadel what you put into it. You could get by all four years doing
the minimum, but in the end you have accomplished nothing. My advice to
anyone that wants to take "the road less traveled" is to put
everything you have into your experience. The Citadel has a lot to teach
anyone that is willing to learn. " "After graduation
I will be working as an account development representative with Blackbaud
on Daniel Island. In addition to working, I will be attending Citadel
graduate classes in the clinical psychology program. Not only have I had
an amazing experience learning with such a diverse and wonderful group
of cadets, but the faculty and staff have also been very influential.
There was never a day when I felt that I had made a mistake by attending
The Citadel and I know that I received an education from some of the most
intellectual and caring professors. As I was once told "the task
ahead of you is never as great as the power behind you" and The Citadel
experience and education truly is powerful. I am sincerely grateful and
know that I am blessed." "I will live
in Charleston and work as a mortgage broker on Daniel Island. " "I will be a
second lieutenant in the United States Army. " "I will commission
into the Army where I plan to serve for a number of years before going
back to graduate school. I hope to eventually complete a joint law degree/PhD
in philosophy. It has been both a long and rewarding four years. I have
learned lessons, made friends, and been offered opportunities that I would
not have been blessed with anywhere else. I firmly believe that the time
I spent at The Citadel will prove to be some of the most defining years
of my life. " "I will be traveling
during the summer and some of August. Then I will be going to work either
in Charleston, Wilmington, or Chile loading and unloading ships, and working
my way up in the maritime industry. In the past two weeks I have figured
out what I have gotten out of being at The Citadel for four years. On
top of a very good education, I have learned to deal with almost any kind
of situation that comes up in life. I have a lot of tours, and I am about
to graduate. If there is anything in my life that I feel like I can't
do, I can look back at my Citadel years and say to myself: "If you
could do that, you can do anything." "I will be married
to Sara Durnin on May 21st. I will be a lieutenant in the US Air Force.
They are sending me to Germany for two more months for language immersion.
Then my wife and I are headed to Robbins Air Force Base, Ga., where I
will be stationed as an acquisitions officer. If I had it to do over again...I
WOULD DO IT AGAIN! The bond I have with my classmates and graduates is
a huge asset. The education I got was well worth the hardship. As the
son of a West Pointer I am proud of my accomplishments and so is my family.
" "I plan to take
off semester and then attend nursing school at MUSC starting January 2006,
and then get my masters degree in nurse anesthesia." "I am off to
U.S. Air Force flight training at Moody Air Force Base." "I plan to take
a semester off, working as a clerk for Virginia Congresswoman Jo Ann Davis
the go to law school at Birmingham. "I plan to enter
the automotive industry upon graduation beginning as a dealer then possibly
continuing onto corporate. I also eventually look to attain my MBA. It
has been a tough four years, but it has changed my life for the better.
I feel prepared to encounter any hardships that come my way." "I plan to start
working in a month, and then start my MBA in the fall. The biggest thing
that I have learned has been to deal with change. Over the years the class
of 2005 has seen many changes, and had many of those brought on us at
the last minute." "I am moving
to Mayport, Fla., where I will be an ensign in the U.S. Navy aboard the
USS Philippine Sea. During this time, I plan to further my education whenever
possible. I had a lot of fun with my experiences here and tried to make
the most of it all. I am definitely looking forward to taking on the new
challenges wherever the Navy will take me. " "After graduation
I will be heading off to LDAC at Ft. Lewis, Washington, where upon successful
completion I will gain a commission into the U.S. Army. From there I will
have to wait until late October/November for my branch assignment and
my OBC date. If I obtain the branch assignment that I requested, I will
go to physical therapy school at Baylor University, who shares the Army's
physical therapy program. Upon graduating from there, I will serve in
the Army for 54 months, roughly 4.5 years until I come upon the decision
on whether to stay in the service or attempt life in the civilian sector.
The Citadel has done wonders for my academics and my overall growth as
a person. Compared to my friends and peers who attend other colleges,
and even colleges who claim that they are tougher on paper, I feel that
I am head and shoulders more prepared for the real world than they wish
to be in five years after they decide to graduate. I believe the regimented
lifestyle that I have undergone while at The Citadel, has served me well
in preparation in the Army as well as the real world. If someone was wondering
whether or not they should attend The Citadel and truly cared for their
future and the long term, they would definitely be benefited by attend
this institution. My friends and peers and other colleges and universities
were not looking at the long term when making the decision on whether
to attend a school for academics and its ability to prepare for life,
they made the decision based on the short term fun that they would have
at other schools, which has caused them to fall behind academically and/or
caused them trouble in other facets of their lives. And by saying this
I am not eluding to the fact that we do no have fun, because it has been
a long known fact that the South Carolina Corps of Cadets can do it as
well if not better than anyone and in less time. I would like to thank
the school for the intangibles that I could not have possibly gained at
any other school." "I have received
a teaching assistantship at the University of Colorado at Boulder and
will begin to work on my MA in Germanic and Slavic languages in August." "Going home to
Hawaii, try to get a job " "In August 2005
I will be attending law school at the Appalachian School of Law in Virginia.
I plan to graduate and join a federal criminal prosecution office, or
a position in a federal law enforcement agency. " "I am going to
work for W. Lee Flowers Inc., a food distribution center for IGA grocery
stores. " "I will hopefully
get a commission in the S.C. National Guard and start a career in financial
advising/consulting in Charleston. I am also getting married at the end
of July. My years at The Citadel have taught me to never give up, whatever
the situation might be. Also the importance of doing the right thing,
always, especially when there isn't anyone around. I also know that there
are going to be people in positions higher or lower than you that really
get to you, but you sometimes have to keep your mouth shut and keep going." "I will be working
for Post, Buckley, Schuh and Jernigan in Columbia, S.C., doing roadway
design. " "I will be commissioned
in U.S. Army FAOBC - Ft. Sill Oklahoma Ranger School - Ft. Benning, Ga.,
4th Infantry Division - Ft. Hood, Texas." "I plan to attend
graduate school and wrestle." "I will be commissioned
as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force and serve as an intelligence
officer. I will report to Goodfellow Air Force Base in San Angelo, Texas,
sometime over the summer to begin training. In the meantime, I am going
home to New York to relax and visit family. It's been an amazing journey;
I've made some great friends here and had some incredible experiences.
It has been a lot of hard work, but I would say it's been worth it." "I will be traveling
with the Champions Tour (PGA Tour)." "I am going into
the United States Marine Corps, reporting in to HQMC on the 8th of May
and TBS on the 16th of June." "I am getting
commissioned into the Marine Corps as a second lieutenant. I am going
to The Basic School at Quantico, Va., then I am going to Pensacola, Fla.,
for flight school." "I plan on taking
a commissioning in the Army. While I was a I got branched engineers
and I am very excited about this new experience." "After graduation
I will be staying in Charleston working as an account executive with the
Charleston City Paper." "I plan on working
for United Insurance Company as a sales rep. I plan to remain here in
Charleston." "I will be attending
Officer's Candidate School at Quantico, Va., and plan to be commissioned
as a second lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps in July. " "I plan on attending
medical school in the fall." "I plan to stay
somewhere in the South Carolina or North Carolina area working for a public
accounting firm." "I'm commissioning
with the Marine Corps but I don't report to TBS until November, so I'm
spending three weeks in Europe and I'm camping and hiking a lot. I'll
probably end up back in Charleston in late summer, working downtown. Academics
for me were priority #1. It's easy to get caught up in all the other aspects
of being a , such as shining and developing friendships that will
last a lifetime, but this is still a college. If you decide to hold rank,
which I recommend, make sure to take care of your people, put their needs
above yours and see that they are taken care of. There are a lot of negative
aspects to holding rank, like doing the right thing, even when you really
don't want to, but those times help build character and prepare you for
future decisions where it will really matter in the real world. Just because
you've completed knob year doesn't mean you can throw in the towel, it's
only 1/4 of your career. Some may remember the "great"
things you did as a knob, but that can easily be overshadowed by three
years as a worthless upperclassman. Make as much out of this school as
you can, because you only get to do it once and when it's all said and
done with, you won't want to look back with any regrets." "I will be commissiong
into the Army. Take the time and reflect on all you've done. Once you
do this, you will see that it truly an amazing experience." "I will be going
to Officer Candidate School (OCS) June 5. Upon graduation in August I
will be commissioned as a Marine Corps Officer. The Citadel is whatever
you want to make it. It can be an easy four years or it can be the most
challenging time of your life. I am satisfied and will soon graduate having
no regrets about my career." "I will be commissioned
a second lieutenant in the Marines and will be going off to the Basic
School in November for initial training." "I plan on finding
a job while I'm trying to get into MUSC for cardiovascular perfusion.
The education and training that we receive here in the classroom and in
our day-to-day lives is second to none. We are prepared for the real world
like none other." "Maybe master's
in hospital administration; maybe a master's in physical therapy maybe...
As for my time here, I learned if you do your part and work hard for four
years, this school will take you places beyond your wildest imagination." "I am going to
go to school for one more class this summer. I am planning on working
with my dad after that in the insurance business. The Citadel experience
has been the best thing that has ever happened to me." My plans after graduation
are to work for a local car dealership. I need three years sales experience
for the consultant job I want with GM. My fiance and I are getting married
June 4th in Summerall Chapel, with a reception at the Citadel Beach House.
She graduated last year from C of C and teaches 7th grade math and science
at Moultrie Middle School in Mount Pleasant. "After graduation
I will be teaching science and coaching volleyball and softball at Mid
Carolina High School, which is located in Newberry County." "After graduation,
I will report to Officer Candidate School for the U.S. Marine Corps in
June. Whether I spend four years in the Marine Corps or a make it a career,
I am not sure." "I will be commissioned
in the U.S. Navy as an ensign and will be attending flight school in Pensacola,
Fla., for pilot training. "After graduation,
I plan to stay in the Charleston area and pursue a career in banking.
After a year of working, I would like to attend graduate school and eventually
pursue a Ph.D. in business." "I will be commissioned
in U.S. Navy and stationed on the USS Taylor out of "I will be backpacking
Europe for an unknown amount of time." Not only am I ready
to start the next phase of my life but it is time for me to get off my
mother's payroll as well! After graduation I will be working for BellSouth
Telecommunications Inc. as an installation and maintenance manager. I
will either be located in Shreveport, La., Atlanta, Ga. My mother worked
for BellSouth for over "I will be commissioning
in to the Marine Corps. On 16 June I will report to Quantico, Va., for
TBS. From there, who knows? The Citadel has played a pivotal role in preparing
me for the challenges of being an officer. It has refined my organizational
skills, taught me how to work effectively with people, and has helped
to train both my mind and body for the rigors of running a unit. "This summer
I will be working as a bartender on Edisto Island while I wait to go to
Officers' Basic Course). I will also be a second lieutenant in the S.C.
Army National Guard. When I return from OBC I hope to pick up my bartending
and attend graduate school at The Citadel, pursuing my masters in teaching
and social science. "I am going into
the Air Force after graduation. I am a personnel officer and I am going
to F.E. Warren AFB in Wyoming." "I received an
educational deferment from the Army and will be attending law school in
Saint Paul, Minn. After graduating from law school, I will enter the Army
JAG Corps and make a career from there." "I couldn't be
more excited about my plans. I'm getting commisioned as an ensign in the
Navy on the 6th, then 20 days after we graduate my fiance and I are getting
married in The Citadel chapel. In June I report with my new wife to Pensacola
for flight school. We are going to get a little rental house and two dogs
and just enjoy the life. "On May 6 I am
getting commissioned into the United States Marine Corps in Summerall
Chapel at 1800 p.m. I have orders to report to The Basic School at "I will be working
for a law firm in North Charleston as a legal secretary, and will hopefully
advance further. I have considered law school, but want to get some good
experience before I decide to do so. I am positive my degree from The
Citadel put me one step ahead of the candidates that I was up against.
Walking into my interview, my employer knew that I had been branded with
honesty, integrity, and discipline that would last a lifetime. There is
no doubt in my mind that my education and discipline I received from The
Citadel helped me in my employment opportunities. "I will be going
into the Marine Corps as a second lieutenant. I am very excited to be
going into an organization of such discipline and rich culture and history!
I might be pursuing a graduate degree later on in my career with the Marines
but don't know yet what I will study. I have taken away much from The
Citadel. It has shown me many good and bad examples of leadership and
I hope to use that to better myself as a leader of Marines." "I'm going into
the Army as a second lieutenant in the Medical Service Branch. Thus far
I only know that I am going to be at Ft. Sam Houston for my OBC (training)
but hope to be a platoon leader attached to a combat arms unit." "I am commissioning
with the Army on May 6th. Branched Medical Service Corps. "After graduation
I will be working as a electrical engineer at the Space and Naval Weapons
Warfare Systems Center (SPAWAR) in North Charleston and residing in Goose
Creek." "I will be commissioned
in the U.S. Army, branched aviation. I will be going to I'll be attending
Tulane University Law School in the fall. I'm thinking about international
law, although I have no clue what I'll be interested in once I start school.
Tulane has a student exchange program with the University of Buenos Aires
in Argentina, and I may be interested in that. If nothing else, I do know
that I'll enjoy New Orleans. The French Quarter will be better than The
Citadel, and was one of the deciding factors in my decision to choose
Tulane. I'm interested to see if there is any hope for time management
and personal discipline in the Big Easy. "I will be going
back to my home state and then working in either North or South Carolina
starting this June. I will also take grad classes in the evening in the
area that I will be living." "I will be working
for a hedge fund management company in Manhattan called I will be staying
here in Charleston, my hometown, and will be going into the real estate
business." "I am going the
University of South Carolina School of Law. The Citadel has helped me
to prepare for anything in life. If I can wrestle, be in the corps of
cadets, study and have good academics, and still have time to have a social
life, I can handle anything that life can through at me." "After commencement
on May 7, I will dive right into real estate. I will be living in the
Summerville area but I will be doing work all over the Lowcountry. I will
be going to work for Re/Max Realtors, office in Goose Creek. "After graduation
I will be attending Washington & Lee School of Law in Lexington, Va.,
and hope to eventually become a military lawyer." -end- |
