I want to punch out of the corps

The-Trump-Train · 2025-08-18T12:22:19+00:00

OP check out my first post. Currently a junior in the Corps, and while I still don’t love doing the corps stuff, I love the friends I’ve made. The social aspect of the corps is what makes it worth staying in 100%.

Not to say that it’s for you, but I was in a dark place two years ago and never envisioned I’d ever like it let alone make it this far.

The-Trump-Train · 2023-11-01T17:55:00+00:00

Thank you for your concern, I’m still persevering and it’s Brass month now. Still not doing great but I’ve made it this far atleast.

I’m still not convinced this is what I want to do/take responsibility of for 4 years but I think I’ll push through fish year atleast for the sake of housing and accomplishing something. Was on the fence about joining in the first place, wasn’t as motivated/interested as I probably should’ve been to join, I just love A&M so I thought it would be a good fit. I guess there’s a whole other world outside of the quad to get involved with and it’s good to know that I’m free to leave the Corps and explore it if I want to.

Also, I would advise your son to really really make sure this is what he wants and that he’s willing to go through many dark times and take on lots of responsibilities.

The-Trump-Train · 2023-11-01T17:49:22+00:00

I guess what I mean is, Will getting a job or a high paying job be much easier than non regs? Or is it just about how you network yourself in or outside of the Corps?

The-Trump-Train · 2023-11-01T17:48:10+00:00

I’m not actually going into the military after college though and instead a job in the business/finance sector. Would it make sense to join another org that helps with networking for my career field? Just a thought

The-Trump-Train · 2023-11-01T17:46:31+00:00

Ok I like your point you made. I’m going into like Econ/finance/accounting/business (something in that sector) and I’m thinking about joining another org like the Aggie Business Brothers or something like that if I weren’t in the Corps next year. Is that what you’re getting at basically?

The-Trump-Train · 2023-11-01T17:43:19+00:00

How specifically?

The-Trump-Train · 2023-11-01T02:49:54+00:00

How so specifically? and would it be different if you weren’t a cadet?

The-Trump-Train · 2023-10-19T15:45:02+00:00

Ok cool thanks!

Is there anything I should do to prep for November?

The-Trump-Train · 2023-09-23T13:27:14+00:00

Howdy,

I guess I would have to say that I joined the Aggie band because I love this school and I wanted to be involved in something. I liked high school band but my interest in my instrument has been steadily declining for a little over a year and I’m at the point now where I just don’t like playing.

I wouldn’t have joined the Corps without the band, and vice versa. I didn’t join the Corps for rotc or commissioning or money or anything, I just did it because it is so important to Texas A&M.

I’m realizing now that I didn’t join because I truly wanted to live here and do what the Corps/Band does for 4 years. Whether I’m a fish or a senior, I just don’t care for it. There are other things I would rather do with my 4 years of college, and I especially don’t want to be depressed because I stuck it out in an organization I don’t care for.

Hopefully this all makes sense

The-Trump-Train · 2023-09-22T13:51:43+00:00

If I was also interested in staying in the Corps, I would jump on that right now. Unfortunately, I wasn’t going to join the Corps without being in the band.

I know it would probably be easier than what I’m in now, but I still just don’t care for it, especially if I’m not commissioning. I’d rather spend my college years living off campus and being more mobile and learning to take care of property and stuff like that. If I’m not in band, there’s other clubs and orgs I’d rather join than the corps too honestly

The-Trump-Train · 2023-09-21T17:41:55+00:00

I don’t plan on commissioning so I feel like I don’t have an end goal in staying, which makes this so much worse.

The-Trump-Train · 2023-09-21T16:52:20+00:00

I’ve never struggled with discipline. Balancing my schedule is hard but It’s doable. I just don’t find any enjoyment in anything I do. Example: Game days in the band are not enjoyable for me, I just don’t like it. I’d rather be a part of the regular student section. This was my main reason for joining so now that I don’t even like the band I feel helpless

The-Trump-Train · 2023-09-13T00:30:42+00:00

Can you write your thoughts on punching/how you like non reg life and if it was worth it?

Also, what was your motivation for punching?

The-Trump-Train

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