When it comes to paying tuition and debt, joining the army is a solution. However, it’s not the best plan if your sole intention is to pay off debt.
I feel that too many students are making the mistake of enlisting just for financial reasons. There’s more than money when it comes to the military.
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I agree, but I like that your country of birth has mandatory enlistment. It is a good to learn things that you wouldn’t normally learn after being thrown into society. Bravo on this thoughtful post.
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Interestingly, exchange students from Korea often have a hard time returning because they have to enlist. Unfortunately, the high rates of assaults etc, within the military becomes a huge deterrent to the students.
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I’m sorry to hear that. It is sad. I wonder how long it will be allowed to continue. It seems that awareness and repeated calls for action have fallen on deaf ears.
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No country should have to constantly prepare to defend. Especially when you’re beside a dictatorial country. I appreciate your sympathy.
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It is gnarly and I do understand the nervousness. I hope that the two nations will find a way to settle their differences.
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