Have her hold off until she has found at least 3 MOS's she believes she would enjoy. And yes, she will be schooled in the MOS she signs up for.
Very important that she finish out this semester. walttx, please bring her to the screen and have her read this:
Young lady, I spent 15 years, 4 months, and 1 day on active duty. I learned how to fix F-4 Phantoms and install/fix computer networks. I also learned how to be a very effective leader of Marines. I worked my ass off and pulled just about every shit detail known to the Corps, and for my dedicated effort I was eventually promoted to Staff Sergeant.
BUT IF I WOULD HAVE GRADUATED FROM COLLEGE, I COULD HAVE FLOWN F-4 PHANTOMS INSTEAD OF BUSTING MY KNUCKLES TURNING A WRENCH.
I know college sucks. But it is not as bad as one day realizing you could have achieved MORE if you would have gutted it out.
Just what do you think MOS school is going to be like? Let me tell you. 8 hours of class every day, 5 days a week. Homework every night. Uniform inspections every day. Field day the barracks once a week, with a daily room inspection as an added bonus. Stand duty at least one night a week and duty section one weekend a month. PT every day. Looking back, I don't think college would have been much of a hurdle.....
Finish college. Become an Officer of Marines. OR....consider enlisting in the reserves, finish college, then get your comission. Why ride coach when you can get a First Class ticket???????????
If you have any questions, please send me an IM.
David Peacher
SSgt/USMC
'84 - '99