Episode 44: First Gens in the Armed Forces

In this episode, Norma chats with two fellow first-gens who highlight their experience being first gens in college and doing ROTC and Westpoint. One of our guests also provides helpful tips for first gen veterans. 

In this episode you will hear from: 

• Nathan who is currently enrolled in Air Force ROTC at the University of Chicago. He discusses his journey as both a college student and a cadet, and how the Armed Forces is helping him pursue his passion for scientific research.       

• Eddie who attended two preparatory academies before joining Westpoint as a cadet. He chats about his motivation and his experiences in one of the most prestigious Academies; what he liked and disliked about the armed forces and his life as a veteran. 

Below are some resources that might be helpful if you are thinking about doing college through the armed forces pipeline 

• https://www.westpoint.edu/admissions/frequently-asked-questions

• https://www.westpoint.edu/sites/default/files/pdfs/ABOUT/Public%20Affairs/Press%20Releases/Class%2520of%25202022%2520to%2520Enter%2520West%2520Point.pdf

• https://afrotc.iit.edu/

• https://youtu.be/u1pHGSCMF_o
  

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