United States Naval Academy

This school is not for everyone.. do your research before signing up. That being said, it was rewarding after all of the hard work that I put into it. There are a lot of benefits, not the least being a good job immediately after graduation, giving you leadership experience. Beware that there are a lot of things that students view as a "waste of time". This is not uncommon in any "typical" job that someone holds down at a corporation, either. It was not an easy school to attend, so don't expect to go there and be coddled. This is a military college, not a liberal-arts-hanging-out-on-the-lawn-playing-frisbee school. On one final note, I have made some life-long friends going there. Everyone is going through the same rough time, and some of the best relationships are formed from the fire.

4th Year Male -- Class 2000

Perceived Campus Safety: A+, Social Life: C-

1st Year Female -- Class 2012

Education Quality: A+, Friendliness: F

I ultimately left after 1 year, which I regret to this day 35 years ago, despite getting an MD and having a successful career as a General Surgeon.

This is a top notch institution, bar none!!My mistake was being too immature to deal with the daily rigors. I should have waited a year before entering.

1st Year Female -- Class 1973

Scholastic Success: A+, Useful Schoolwork: F