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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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Fungirlmmm · 51-55, F

What was it about the Marines that struck a chord with You. Actually a lot of the military persons I know are in college as well or deferred enlistment until after college. Can you not finish your degree and then go in at a higher rank with the Marines. I'm not a Marine but maybe you could compromise with your parents in this way if you genuinely want to be a Marine.

Fortinbras · 26-30, M

I mean I've always loved a challenge physically and mentally. And I'm doing pre nursing which I don't even like that much.

Fungirlmmm · 51-55, F

You have to follow your own path in life. I come from a family of military members. My father grandfather etc. Some of the people I'll be most followed that path. It is definitely more than a career... It becomes your life.