The VMI academic program educates cadets in a rigorous environment that encourages lifelong learning and develops citizens of character who anticipate, respond, and lead in a complex and changing world. VMI offers cadets a challenging four-year core curriculum and 14 nationally recognized majors in engineering, the sciences, and the humanities, with an array of enrichment opportunities provided through the Institute Honors Program, undergraduate research, foreign study, internships, and the Institute Writing Program.
The distinctive VMI approach to higher education, which is the result of over years of development, continues to prove its effectiveness in providing young men and women an environment that fosters intellectual, physical, and character development. VMI graduates leave the Institute demonstrating the ability to apply the art and science of leadership to inspire, motivate, and develop subordinates, accomplish organizational goals, and lead in a complex and changing world.
All cadets must take ROTC as an all-college program requirement for completion of their degree. Approximately 50 percent of VMI graduates are commissioned each year upon graduation. These scholarships cover tuition and may also include allowances for books and fees and living expenses.
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Thread starter lumpcrab Start date Sep 12, Joined Aug 18, Messages Hello, I'm the parent of a senior and we will be going to visit VMI soon. I have an honest question and I am not trying to stir people up or cause friction, so please don't flame me! When I mention that my son is applying to service academies, the reaction is generally favorable.
When I mention a couple of civilian colleges he is applying to, the reaction is generally favorable. When I have mentioned that we are going to visit VMI, I have found that I get a strong response from people and, quite honestly, it is often more negative than positive. When pressed for a reason, there often isn't one in particular, just a lot of "I heard.. We are still going to check out VMI and plan to form our own opinions.
But, I won't lie. It does give me pause. Mentioning the Citadel which is not on the list at the moment does not garner the same response. What do you think causes this reaction to VMI? Again, I am not looking to disparage VMI or any other school. I don't have much military knowledge and this is very much my son's journey. He's interested, so we will visit, end stop. But that being said, I can't help being curious and slightly trepidatious. Thanks for taking this thread in the manner it was intended.
Joined Oct 28, Messages We went through a lot of those same responses last year while she was applying to USNA and formulating her "backup" plans. My advice is to follow your instinct to visit VMI and judge it for yourself. I know our family was absolutely blown away by VMI when we visited last year - we quickly realized that VMI is no "backup plan" at all We just shrugged off any odd comments, realizing that many people just don't understand why our daughter would choose this path.
VMI is a very tough school - mentally, physically, academically and even emotionally. Some say it's the toughest school in the world. It's not for everyone. But those who choose to follow the harder path usually have a greater reward at the end.
Best wishes to your son as he finds his path. Joined Mar 14, Messages 6, He ended up realizing that VMI was not a great fit for him and he ended up at a public university close to home, where he has since thrived, earning a campus based AROTC scholarship.
My point is that as a parent it is important that you trust your son's instincts. I was wrong. Much is shared among members of a class — the boredom of guard duty and penalty tours, intense preparation for parades and inspections, late-night study sessions, downtime in barracks.
Friendships resulting from this partnership often last a lifetime. Graduating cadets say it over and over again. They miss being just a few steps away from close friendships.
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