Is it better to go into the military instead of college or is it better to go to college and get a degree? So to start off, I want to explain why I have chosen to research this topic. For me, the biggest reason is because I was deadlocked between whether I should go to college or go into the military. I researched both avenues before I made up my mind. The goal of this research paper is to inform my readers, and to better educate them so that they can make an informed decision on whether they want to go into the military or college. To better understand your options I will explain the pros and cons of both options. Don’t weigh your options based on how many pros and cons there are, but rather base it on the importance of each and what better …show more content…
If that happens, there’s a good chance you could come back suffering from PTSD. If you go to war, you could be killed. Or you might have to kill others including innocent women and children. YOU MIGHT BE ORDERED TO VIOLATE YOUR MORAL CODE In fact, Moral Injury is a leading cause of depression and suicides among service members and vets. Now let’s look at the pros and cons of college. You get the opportunity to start studying for your chosen career field. You also create bonds and relationships with your professors and your peers. So you’ve decided to go to college. First you have to apply and be accepted to the college of your choice. Then you need to find a place to stay and chances are you won’t be able to afford to live on your own so you’ll have to find a roommate or two. You also need to have transportation, and some kind of income. Next you need to look into financial aid programs, scholarships, and grants to help you pay for college. Whatever is left to pay for college, you’ll probably to have apply for student loans. Now comes the hard part. After you graduate, you need to find a job ASAP because you’ll be expected to start paying off your student loans six months after your graduate. Depending on your term of your loans, you could be paying school loans off for a minimum of ten