Getting Ready to Travel

When it comes closer to graduation time, you will have to get ready for all of the traveling. In my situation, I have until late may to get all of my things together and get to Kentucky. The process of getting all packed can be quite hectic, especially if you live on campus and try to do it right after graduation. One suggestion that I would make is to find an apartment off campus. This will greatly reduce stress around the time of graduation. These apartments will have normal lease terms and will allow you until the end of May to move out. This will be a significant break from trying to get all of your finals finished, stuff packed, and preparing for the commissioning ceremony. I always remember what the seniors look like on that Friday, and I definitely don't want to be like that. The next step in life will be preparing your equipment for BOLC II or a trip to one of the ROTC camps. This shouldn't be too bad. Unfortunately, you won't have any TA-50 or standard issue that is required. You will be able to pick up what you need on post. Once you are all packed and physically ready for the next step, it will be time for you to brush up on your skills. Hopefully, you will have plenty of time before it is time to leave to look back at OPORD's and 9-line medevacs. It will also be a good idea to look into the correct way to do paperwork. You will go over this later in training, but its good to get used to it. The final thing would be to get your confidence back up. You may be a little rusty and a review would certainly help get you ready, but I hear BOLC II is pretty easy.