I'm 6 years late but I want to say for anyone who wants to join the marines while in college. I would suggest the national guard instead. The reason for that is in the marine reserves you're pretty limited on where you can go to college. Like you have to go to school near a marine base (there's not much bases in the US). So let's say you want to go to the University of Wyoming, you can't really in the marine reserves because you need to stay close to the base for weekend drills and Wyoming has none of that whereas the national guard you can be anywhere in the country you want.
Honestly the best and clearest explanation of the reserves and how it works with college. And was impressed with the gym edit at the beginning! hard to believe you only have about 300 subscribers.
Ky Mac thank you, that really means a lot. I just started making these videos so hopefully I can reach more people and share more knowledge moving forward!
I was Army now Navy (Seabee) do I still get TA from my prior service? I’m assuming not since I’m reactivated as a sailor but hey a question I wanna figure out lol 😂
Im in my first semester of college rn, I wanted to be a marine since a kid but senior year of high school I realize college was the best path for my future, but now I have that feeling of regret because being a marine has been my dream for years.
Do it man. I am 5 years out and still regret it. The regret never goes away and it only get’s stronger and worse. You start feeling old and too late for that opportunity. Blaming others and sometimes yourself for never going. So my advice. DO IT
As a few others said, definitely go for it if your heart tells you to do so. If you choose the active duty route and do your 4 years, you could go back to college but this time have the GI Bill behind your back
Great content. I'm an 0311 reservist with 3 years in/left and 2 years of college left. I went to boot straight after HS then started college in the spring. Wish I would've found a channel like this 3 years ago! Keep it up! 👍
Although I was never a big fan of being a reservist not because I got beef against them, I always wanted to join active duty but now thinking about it more.. I will probably enlist next year when my 2nd year of college is done, take the year off, earn the title and move on what I gotta do. Thank you so much for this video it opened more to me.
Animus Denied I'm glad to hear that man. Definitely explore all your options before making a decision and I try to help people be more aware. Thanks for the comment bro best of luck and let me know if you have any other questions - I'll try to answer as many in these videos!
Great video man, I signed up for the marine reserves and am going to college after my training also but I had no idea about the Montgomery GI Bill, definitely something I will ask my recruiter about
This video helps 🥵🥵 Im a fresh marine just graduated MCT . Currently going through my 0231 (intelligence specialist) course in damn neck . I’m trying to get the ball rolling on enrolling in college. An intelligence officer (0202) would be a dream come true. Maybe even attempting to make it into the naval academy in Austin would be awsome . Not an easy feat i know but I feel like I’m more closer to that possibility now than I’ll ever be 💪🏼. This video brings a lot of motivation to the table and I appreciate it . Semper Fi devil 💪🏼
Very inspirational video!! I'm a Navy reservist and it's nice that I can relate to most of the stuff you had to go through. Really motivational stuff. Keep up the good work.
Hey, thank you so much for your video. As someone going through the decision process of whether to pursue Reservist life with college or not, this definitely helped.
First I love your code of work. Yes embrace the suck. I'm currently a student and planning on transferring to 4 year university this fall. So basically I have 2 years left to get my degree. Do you think it's better for me to stop and join active duty or reserve?
Sheldon, I love your channel. I like to share my experience of me being a reservist. I started in the US Army Reserve in 1997 and then went into the California Air National Guard (USAF) in 2005. My MOS is military police and Helicopter crew chief. I have deployed to Iraq in 2003 and Afghanistan in 2014. Other then my deployments and basic training, I have never served on Active duty. I guess the reasons are some of the same you have in your earlier video. Also I was single at the time and looking for a civilian career so I wanted to remain close to home. I have a four college degree now so yes it was challenge to balance my Reserve responsibilities and going to school. It was the same in finding a job and working. I wanted to get into Law enforcement so there was a training academy I have to attend which I could not leave just to attend a two week training event. Well, that is part of the reason I did not reenlist with the Army Reserve because I felt they did not care if I have a training academy that I cannot take time off. Well, all I can say I am into my 20 year career and am close to retiring, I had no regrets in joining the military.
Question being a reserve how much do you get pay. I thought reserve get pay around $400 or $500. But I was watching a video the other day forgot the youtuber name and he mention something payment being under $300 and that's only after 10 deployment something. He mention even if they go to train that 1 or 2 week that don't count their fore due to that reason payments are bad
everything regarding pay is public information you can find online. As a new reservist, per day, you get paid 90-95 dollars. So a two day drill weekend for a new reservist is roughly 180 after taxes
really love your videos bro. im currently active and im about to have two deployments under my belt.. i just cant hack into the high tempo work lifestyle anymore and need time for me to accomplish the things that I want. been looking into the reserves and your videos are really helping make an informed decision on what my next process should be.
Okay so I'm 17 going to graduate it Jan and turn 18 in Jan. When I join the marine reserves will I get paid enough to live in a apartment or will I need another job.
Ik that you have wife/gf that you can split down the middle with bills,but what do you recommend for young adults who need to find a place to stay while they are Reserved and in college
Do reservist have to go through bootcamp first? I want to join the reserve while in college,and I'd fucking love to go to Parris island,I need it.Please reply
Hey man how many college credits did you receive for boot, mct, and mos school? Jw because I just got out of boot and im headed back to college in January. also btw the discipline and work ethic you're talking about is true people! I'm also very frugal too bro love saving money. Just subbed
one year my annual training was moved to september which sucked because it was the start of the semester and i got dropped from my classes i was registered. Luckily i explained my situation and got reinstated.
Im joining soon and i get sworn in on monday, they changed the rule I guess because after boot camp my college is paid for (mostly) i have like 1/6 of the total cost to pay for it.
Sheldon Lee alright man thanks! I'll be shipping out to boot camp Aug 7, and I'm going to the reserves and plan on doing all of that. Keep up the good work 👍🏻
I was reading up on the RECP, as commissioning in active duty is my goal - can I go from enlisted reserve to officer active or would I have to finish the remainder of my reserve contract as an officer before going active duty?
grocery.kj78 reservist don't get a post 9/11 G.I Bill they get a Montgomery G.I Bill for 36 months that give you around 300 a month for semester not a lot but it's something. Most of us all apply for financial aid as well and take out student loans like you said
I'm curious about what you ended up doing. I'm currently trying to decide between joining before or after school. I'm also interested in music - if I go to school first I would like to get a degree in music performance.
Like fighting a war on two fronts. Bad idea. I've heard many people proclaim they worked full-time and went to school full-time. What they neglect to say is that they had superior and mentors on both ends that cooperated with them and supported their endeavors. Not everybody has that type of arrangement. Most bosses just want what they want and don't care about what else is going on in your life. There's also the type of job you have and the degree you're seeking. Some degrees you can literally do online. Others require your constant presence and undivided attention in groups or in labs and take a lot more of your time than just school hours. If it were easy everybody would be doing it. Choose wisely.
Yo man, im literally in the situation you were in. I'm a undergrad business administration major but I decided to join the Marine Corps my sophomore year. I'm leaving to boot camp in 3 days as a 0313 LAV Crewman reservist. Thanks for all the info brother.
I'm concerned about the reserves because I plan on going out of state for college and not sure how I'd travel back to the duty station for at and drill weekends
Hey man I’m about to go into the reserves to complete school like you. I’m really into fitness as well. How did this go for you, did u lose it all at basic but gained the muscle back after. Your perspective would be great; thanks man
I heard that study abroad is possible in the reserves depending on the unit, but how common is it? Well, more like, how likely can such requests be accepted?
Would you recommend joining the reserves at 16? (that's the age limit for Canada with parental permission.) I am a female, and my dad doesn't really want me to join the military at a young age. Do you have any advice for me?
Kaya Dupuis you're still so young that I would personally listen to my parents, especially if I'm depending on them for living expenses. With that said, the military will be there for you when you become of age, and maybe by then you'll want to pursue something else. Don't rush into anything without really thinking about it! Hope that helps.
Hello sir, I actually just got a call from a marines recruiter without me ever inquiring about it. It sounds interesting, but is the reserves tuition assistance really good tho? I'd hate to be misguided. Thanks again and thank you for your service!
A college football coach wants me to play football however I'm going to join the marines on January after my first season so would athletics and the reserves conflict a lot with each other and would it be a good choice to do both also do you know a lot of athletes that are reservists
Frank Hernandez there aren't many reservists college athletes that I know of, but I heard it's possible. You would need to work with your unit to make up the drill dates when you have games and stuff for college athletics. It's not common, but it's possible.
My father says that if I want to do cyber related fields in the Marines I still have to go through infantry even during the reserves. Is this true? I figured I can get to a cyber field immediately within the Marines as a reservist without being in infantry.
I have a scholarship to run track at my University but the problem is that it’s only a partial scholarship and money is tight for me. The question is can I serve my country in the Marine Corps Reserve 92 day reservist program while getting my college paid for and do you think the program would balance out with college athletics?
if you are joining the usmc reserves to pay for college, choose a different branch. The USMCR does not give you any money for school besides the reserve gi bill which is 360 a month
Hey man great videos! I was on active duty in the army and I'm in the reserves now and going to school. I wonder if you're still making RUclips videos because I'm definitively interested in making some. Hit me up if you can!
I'm 6 years late but I want to say for anyone who wants to join the marines while in college. I would suggest the national guard instead. The reason for that is in the marine reserves you're pretty limited on where you can go to college. Like you have to go to school near a marine base (there's not much bases in the US). So let's say you want to go to the University of Wyoming, you can't really in the marine reserves because you need to stay close to the base for weekend drills and Wyoming has none of that whereas the national guard you can be anywhere in the country you want.
Amazing video, you cleared a lot of questions I had. Thank you and keep doing what your doing.
Reserves is basically just fucking national guard
Honestly the best and clearest explanation of the reserves and how it works with college. And was impressed with the gym edit at the beginning! hard to believe you only have about 300 subscribers.
Ky Mac thank you, that really means a lot. I just started making these videos so hopefully I can reach more people and share more knowledge moving forward!
What about while active duty?
I was Army now Navy (Seabee) do I still get TA from my prior service? I’m assuming not since I’m reactivated as a sailor but hey a question I wanna figure out lol 😂
Im in my first semester of college rn, I wanted to be a marine since a kid but senior year of high school I realize college was the best path for my future, but now I have that feeling of regret because being a marine has been my dream for years.
Same here bro I think I will go next year because I don’t want to live with that regret the rest of my life
Do it man. I am 5 years out and still regret it. The regret never goes away and it only get’s stronger and worse.
You start feeling old and too late for that opportunity. Blaming others and sometimes yourself for never going. So my advice. DO IT
As a few others said, definitely go for it if your heart tells you to do so. If you choose the active duty route and do your 4 years, you could go back to college but this time have the GI Bill behind your back
Become an officer. Get commissioned after college.
Commission.
I plan to go reserves right now, then transfer to my graduate college, always wanted to be in the military
Perfect video.
First time watching this i was in the dep. This is my second time watching and im rolling my sleeves. Thank you for the insight and knowledge!! Rah
Great content. I'm an 0311 reservist with 3 years in/left and 2 years of college left. I went to boot straight after HS then started college in the spring. Wish I would've found a channel like this 3 years ago! Keep it up! 👍
Sonnench thanks, brotha! I really appreciate that. Good luck with your academics, rahh
Did you have to pay for any tuition Books or fees. How did you pay for housing ?
Is it any way to contact you, I need to ask you a few questions about reserve
I went that route 20 years ago and now I’m currently a Speech Language Pathologist!!! Stay motivated LEATHERNECKS!!!!
Although I was never a big fan of being a reservist not because I got beef against them, I always wanted to join active duty but now thinking about it more.. I will probably enlist next year when my 2nd year of college is done, take the year off, earn the title and move on what I gotta do. Thank you so much for this video it opened more to me.
Animus Denied I'm glad to hear that man. Definitely explore all your options before making a decision and I try to help people be more aware. Thanks for the comment bro best of luck and let me know if you have any other questions - I'll try to answer as many in these videos!
Thsts what I did. I enlisted August 17, 2018 at 1100.
How did it turn out for you guys what mos and did you deploy while going to college
Enlistment is a trap. Stay away bro. Stay far away where it's safe. See you on the other side.
how has it been man?
I'm trying to do the same thing. I'm in college right now but next summer I want to join the marine reserves. It's a dream of mine
Ramal Revilo I wish you the best. Remember to take advantage of every opportunity and you'll do great. Good luck!
Same bro
Same here bro, how did it work out ?
How marine reserve pay for college fee?
I'm planning to go to USMCRDSD after high school, go to the reserves for 4 years while do college, then active duty.
Julian Klimczyk sounds like a plan. Good luck man!
Julian Klimczyk do a 6 year contract. You'll get more benifits
Great video man, I signed up for the marine reserves and am going to college after my training also but I had no idea about the Montgomery GI Bill, definitely something I will ask my recruiter about
This video helps 🥵🥵 Im a fresh marine just graduated MCT . Currently going through my 0231 (intelligence specialist) course in damn neck . I’m trying to get the ball rolling on enrolling in college. An intelligence officer (0202) would be a dream come true. Maybe even attempting to make it into the naval academy in Austin would be awsome . Not an easy feat i know but I feel like I’m more closer to that possibility now than I’ll ever be 💪🏼. This video brings a lot of motivation to the table and I appreciate it . Semper Fi devil 💪🏼
Did you get a sign on bonus
Very inspirational video!! I'm a Navy reservist and it's nice that I can relate to most of the stuff you had to go through. Really motivational stuff. Keep up the good work.
This was a big help
Could you do NROTC In college for marine reserves?
Im confused about that to did you get any info?
if i join the reserves can I immediately sign up to go to college
Man I wish dentistry existed in the Marines. That's why I'm going Navy route.
What's up Sheldon! Dope video and very informative. Keep them coming!!!
Jamie Sanders thanks brother! I appreciate the support man and thank you for your service.
Hey, thank you so much for your video. As someone going through the decision process of whether to pursue Reservist life with college or not, this definitely helped.
Can the reserve possibly pay 100% tution on college if it’s a cheap college or at least pay most of it
No
Go to airforce reserve if you want full tuition
First I love your code of work. Yes embrace the suck. I'm currently a student and planning on transferring to 4 year university this fall. So basically I have 2 years left to get my degree. Do you think it's better for me to stop and join active duty or reserve?
Reserves and then become an officer if you want
Love these Marine Corps videos!
My recruiter told me that I would receive TA in the reserves...
Hilmer Melgar I’m about to enlist in the reserves and my recruiter told me I would get TA. Did you get TA?
You dont get TA lmao i told the same thing but i believe we get our states scholarship
GI bill thats it
As a reservist, since they don’t have T.A, they do not pay for your all your tuition? Or just some
$360 a month like he said, that's it. But airforce and army still cover full tuition
Sheldon, I love your channel. I like to share my experience of me being a reservist. I started in the US Army Reserve in 1997 and then went into the California Air National Guard (USAF) in 2005. My MOS is military police and Helicopter crew chief. I have deployed to Iraq in 2003 and Afghanistan in 2014. Other then my deployments and basic training, I have never served on Active duty. I guess the reasons are some of the same you have in your earlier video. Also I was single at the time and looking for a civilian career so I wanted to remain close to home. I have a four college degree now so yes it was challenge to balance my Reserve responsibilities and going to school. It was the same in finding a job and working. I wanted to get into Law enforcement so there was a training academy I have to attend which I could not leave just to attend a two week training event. Well, that is part of the reason I did not reenlist with the Army Reserve because I felt they did not care if I have a training academy that I cannot take time off. Well, all I can say I am into my 20 year career and am close to retiring, I had no regrets in joining the military.
Question being a reserve how much do you get pay. I thought reserve get pay around $400 or $500. But I was watching a video the other day forgot the youtuber name and he mention something payment being under $300 and that's only after 10 deployment something. He mention even if they go to train that 1 or 2 week that don't count their fore due to that reason payments are bad
everything regarding pay is public information you can find online. As a new reservist, per day, you get paid 90-95 dollars. So a two day drill weekend for a new reservist is roughly 180 after taxes
Is this a lie or not a recruiter told me can I get paid for 4 days for a two-day weekend
Fabo Johnson it’s true!! the two day weekend pay is the equivalent of 4 days pay in active duty
Maybe the Air Force and Army have TA is because they have national guard? I'm not sure just throwing it up there
Can reservists join the wrestling team or athletic teams?
really love your videos bro. im currently active and im about to have two deployments under my belt.. i just cant hack into the high tempo work lifestyle anymore and need time for me to accomplish the things that I want. been looking into the reserves and your videos are really helping make an informed decision on what my next process should be.
whats the song
If it's one week a month, would I miss one whole week of school?
Its a weekend a month
Okay so I'm 17 going to graduate it Jan and turn 18 in Jan. When I join the marine reserves will I get paid enough to live in a apartment or will I need another job.
Chase Belmarez you will need another job
Ik that you have wife/gf that you can split down the middle with bills,but what do you recommend for young adults who need to find a place to stay while they are Reserved and in college
My marine recruiter said tuition assistance is included for reserves??
Do reservist have to go through bootcamp first? I want to join the reserve while in college,and I'd fucking love to go to Parris island,I need it.Please reply
@ZITI Notgivingawaythisinfo bruh I ended up active duty Air Force lol. Thanks for the reply though!
@ZITI Notgivingawaythisinfo Smart move bro, you get the best of both worlds. All the best to you!
Hey man how many college credits did you receive for boot, mct, and mos school? Jw because I just got out of boot and im headed back to college in January. also btw the discipline and work ethic you're talking about is true people! I'm also very frugal too bro love saving money. Just subbed
What about sports in college while being in the reserves?
Hey Sheldon I really appreciate your video! It is helpful.
one year my annual training was moved to september which sucked because it was the start of the semester and i got dropped from my classes i was registered. Luckily i explained my situation and got reinstated.
Easy money, how long do you have to be at your command before they approve your TA? Also, does CLEP help?
Oh my bad Navy Reserves don’t get TA, does Navy get the GI bill you mentioned?
Marine reserve a good idea for a family man ???
Im joining soon and i get sworn in on monday, they changed the rule I guess because after boot camp my college is paid for (mostly) i have like 1/6 of the total cost to pay for it.
are you in the reserves program?
How did you do it to work full time, go to college full time, and be in the reserves? How hard was it?
EdsonH1011 I'll talk about this in a future video. It was a grinder, but I think anyone can do it if they really wanted to.
Sheldon Lee alright man thanks! I'll be shipping out to boot camp Aug 7, and I'm going to the reserves and plan on doing all of that. Keep up the good work 👍🏻
Camisad thanks bro!
@@EdsonH1011 is there any way to contact you ? I have questions
Bro I'm currently active duty what do you think I should do to prep for the transition from active to reserve.
I was reading up on the RECP, as commissioning in active duty is my goal - can I go from enlisted reserve to officer active or would I have to finish the remainder of my reserve contract as an officer before going active duty?
appreciate the shout-out bro. great info and the edit turned out dope
What job do you do when youre not at drill?
so it will pay for my college right?
Since you just had the GI Bill, did you have to take any loans or anything to pay school?
grocery.kj78 reservist don't get a post 9/11 G.I Bill they get a Montgomery G.I Bill for 36 months that give you around 300 a month for semester not a lot but it's something. Most of us all apply for financial aid as well and take out student loans like you said
So I can still get my music degree while in the Marine Corps, right?
I'm obsessed with music but I really want to join the Marine Corps.
Just go reserves i think
Why not enlist in the reserves and later on join the Marine Corps band after your degree?
I'm curious about what you ended up doing. I'm currently trying to decide between joining before or after school. I'm also interested in music - if I go to school first I would like to get a degree in music performance.
@@jynngr After school only if you intend to become an officer. No sense in getting a degree first to become enlisted. That would be moving backwards.
Why have you stopped uploading?
Like fighting a war on two fronts. Bad idea. I've heard many people proclaim they worked full-time and went to school full-time. What they neglect to say is that they had superior and mentors on both ends that cooperated with them and supported their endeavors. Not everybody has that type of arrangement. Most bosses just want what they want and don't care about what else is going on in your life.
There's also the type of job you have and the degree you're seeking. Some degrees you can literally do online. Others require your constant presence and undivided attention in groups or in labs and take a lot more of your time than just school hours. If it were easy everybody would be doing it. Choose wisely.
Yo man, im literally in the situation you were in. I'm a undergrad business administration major but I decided to join the Marine Corps my sophomore year. I'm leaving to boot camp in 3 days as a 0313 LAV Crewman reservist. Thanks for all the info brother.
David Liu no problem! Best of luck at boot camp and remember to make the most of it!
Is there any way I can contact you for quesitons
A recruiter told me that we would receive $10,000 in tuition assistance and $1,200 for rent per month
Casey Gamber is this true for any college?
I'm concerned about the reserves because I plan on going out of state for college and not sure how I'd travel back to the duty station for at and drill weekends
If I'm in rotc while in college and a reserve marine will the contract transfer over
Great Vid bro! Subscribed! I'm from the UK, I hopefully will be joining the British Equilavent!
What if you wanted to join the infantry
What score do you need on the ASVAB to do Supply Administration? And how long is the MOS school training for it?
Hey man I’m about to go into the reserves to complete school like you. I’m really into fitness as well. How did this go for you, did u lose it all at basic but gained the muscle back after. Your perspective would be great; thanks man
Thought i was watching gaming leather neck for 3 min
you're a total inspiration to this air force reservist ; )
This video is perfect for me because this is exactly what I want to do.
I just came back from bootcamp and I am a reservist，should I apply for collge during the 10 days leaves or after mos school？
Did you get paid for bootcamp
ObViOsPillow you do
d v lol I literally just graduated last Friday from bootcamp... I had $2k left
@@brandongo9354 I'm a reservist too I'm at most school at camp Johnson I'm applying when I get to my unit in July
Binlin Chen I’m waiting a year after I finish my MOS school to re-enroll
What are the chances of getting deployed in college while in the reserves?
I heard that study abroad is possible in the reserves depending on the unit, but how common is it? Well, more like, how likely can such requests be accepted?
What if you get deployed?
That would be tough luck.
Lee, are you planning to re-enlist?
Would you recommend joining the reserves at 16? (that's the age limit for Canada with parental permission.) I am a female, and my dad doesn't really want me to join the military at a young age. Do you have any advice for me?
Kaya Dupuis you're still so young that I would personally listen to my parents, especially if I'm depending on them for living expenses. With that said, the military will be there for you when you become of age, and maybe by then you'll want to pursue something else. Don't rush into anything without really thinking about it! Hope that helps.
I did it at that age, you do you.
Great info ..What are the chances of deployment while in school !?
Uriel Morales Ortiz thanks! Well, it's hard to say due to the nature of politics, but I volunteered 3 times from 2013 - 2015 and never got to go...
Hey man, im interested in joining reserves. Do I get more additional benefits with school if I deploy?
Hello sir, I actually just got a call from a marines recruiter without me ever inquiring about it. It sounds interesting, but is the reserves tuition assistance really good tho? I'd hate to be misguided. Thanks again and thank you for your service!
A college football coach wants me to play football however I'm going to join the marines on January after my first season so would athletics and the reserves conflict a lot with each other and would it be a good choice to do both also do you know a lot of athletes that are reservists
Frank Hernandez there aren't many reservists college athletes that I know of, but I heard it's possible. You would need to work with your unit to make up the drill dates when you have games and stuff for college athletics. It's not common, but it's possible.
Do you work other than in the marines?
Does active duty get (ta) because a marines recruiter told me they Did?
yes
My father says that if I want to do cyber related fields in the Marines I still have to go through infantry even during the reserves.
Is this true?
I figured I can get to a cyber field immediately within the Marines as a reservist without being in infantry.
Do you plan on staying in the reserves? I EAS as a Sergeant in 9 months and was considering switching over.
To join the reserves can I talk to any recruiter or are there specific recruiters for reserves ?
can anyone comment balancing reserve and work schedule?
What about Deployments?? Wtf
Hi bro I’m
A Philippine marine reservist!
So, as a marine reserve, do we have to pay tuition by ourself? because you said marine corps and navy dont have TA.
Antwan Thai did you find any answer to this?
@@1eru24 get u a 6 year active reserve contract and u will get a gi bill. 380 a month. If u do 4x4 contract instead of 6x2 u dont get anything
Can you still apply for financial aid in the reserves
TUNA IS HERE yes you can.
Can you go every weekend of the month while in the reserves?
I have a scholarship to run track at my University but the problem is that it’s only a partial scholarship and money is tight for me. The question is can I serve my country in the Marine Corps Reserve 92 day reservist program while getting my college paid for and do you think the program would balance out with college athletics?
if you are joining the usmc reserves to pay for college, choose a different branch. The USMCR does not give you any money for school besides the reserve gi bill which is 360 a month
Hey man great videos! I was on active duty in the army and I'm in the reserves now and going to school. I wonder if you're still making RUclips videos because I'm definitively interested in making some. Hit me up if you can!