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I'm an Asian currently in my first year of college. Why did I have to point out I'm Asian? Because I the oldest son of Asian immigrants to America. I was born in the Philippines and came to America when i was six and I grew up in the south. I'm as American as anyone can get. But my parents are very traditional. Anyways I'm at my first year at college and I still love at home, not on campus. And I feel very restless and I don't even like the things that I am doing at college. And everyone is always saying do what makes you happy and take pride in what you do. So I went to the job fair at my college and the marines were there and they really struck a cord with me. And I plan on enlisting but my parents are against me enlisting. Do you guys have any advice on how to convince them? All they care about me finishing school and getting a degree, they don't care if about what I want to do with my life due to their culture. And I want to be a good son but I also don't want to be stuck in something that I don't want to do with the rest of my life. Anyways any advice would be appreciated.
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samueltyler2 · 80-89, M
Don't buy what the Marines tell you. Finish college and then, if you still want, enlist.
Fortinbras · 26-30, M
Is this from experience? Can you elaborate more please?
samueltyler2 · 80-89, M
I spent 2 years in the military when we had no choice, I am as patriotic as anyone else, but the military is certainly not for everyone and being a non-com is really the pits.
Fortinbras · 26-30, M
I see thanks for your input