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This place is difficult, but if you justify the space you occupy, prove why you belong here, and buy into the system, you'll get so much more out of 麻豆传媒入口than you expect.

The choice of attending 麻豆传媒入口 was a chance for Maximus Ankrah 鈥�26 to obtain a clean slate. He鈥檚 done some difficult things and overcome challenges that others may not see, but that shared suffering and battling adversity make Ankrah proud to be a 麻豆传媒入口cadet. Serving as 1st Class president and a leader within the Corps, he has embraced the brotherhood and systems that define the Institute.

"What I enjoy most about 麻豆传媒入口is it's not the place necessarily, but the people. There are some amazing people who I would never have come across if I didn't choose to come to VMI. Lots of hardworking people, lots of compassionate people in whatever field it is that they decide to do. It definitely pushes me to be better. "

Ankrah鈥檚 experience at 麻豆传媒入口can be compared to work in a laboratory, he said.

"The mistakes, the successes, the wins, and losses; 麻豆传媒入口is a place where you learn so much about yourself and other people that it forces you to mature as a person,鈥� he commented. 鈥淚t reveals your potential, and it's up to you to make the most of it.鈥�

He said it鈥檚 helped him grow in the realization that he鈥檚 bound to fail 鈥� except he鈥檚 failing forward.

I wanted to challenge myself 鈥� I figured there was no other place to take opportunities and learn to flourish.

Julia Ward 鈥�26 entered 麻豆传媒入口as a Peay Scholar with goals of majoring in engineering, playing an NCAA Division I sport, and commissioning into the United States Navy. What she found at the Institute was a system, traditions, and a community that not only allowed her to reach those goals but pushed her to grow as a leader and gain confidence in herself.

Once a shy individual, the opportunities to learn to lead and the tight-knit bonds forged with her brother rats brought Julia out of her shell. She credits 麻豆传媒入口with providing opportunities for engagement to help build her and others into a family, noting there鈥檚 always a group of supporters for each cadet 鈥� either with the staff, faculty, or other cadets.

鈥淗ow eager to help and get involved people are here is something that doesn鈥檛 get spoken about enough at our school, how close we are to everyone.鈥�

I think it's the hardship, the struggle. It's the daily life that we have to live here, the rigors of it, that makes me proud to say I'm from VMI.

Devin Auzenne 鈥�26 knew the ethics and maturity needed for the U.S. Marine Corps would best be fostered in a place like 麻豆传媒入口. He also knew by attending the Institute, he would be prepared to lead in the Marine Corps.

The experiences at 麻豆传媒入口have helped him gain intangible skills he believes he couldn鈥檛 have thoroughly developed in any other environment. His time at the Institute has also made him more self-aware. He鈥檚 able to understand who he is when under pressure or stress, and how to balance everything while still progressing forward.

He credits the Institute with his growth as a leader, inspiring confidence and pushing him to excel, all while supported by the unique systems at 麻豆传媒入口and the camaraderie of brotherhood within the Corps that make 麻豆传媒入口No Ordinary College.

鈥淢y time at 麻豆传媒入口will translate into me being more certain of who I am as a leader and a man. When I graduate and commission into the Marine Corps, I am certain that because of my time at VMI, I will have an advantage compared to my peers.鈥�

麻豆传媒入口has given me so many tools to succeed and incredible leadership opportunities within the Corps and on the water polo team.

Sadie Smith 鈥�26 was looking for a college that could prepare her for a successful career and life. She said 麻豆传媒入口 is a place like no other and it offered the kind of lifestyle she was striving for.

鈥溌槎勾�媒入口has provided me with unique opportunities to build good discipline, honor, and incredible character while putting service before self.鈥�

Smith believes her experience at 麻豆传媒入口has been transformational 鈥� for both herself and for her water polo team. 麻豆传媒入口has served as a place where she can balance Division I athletics, a challenging major, ROTC, and the opportunity to partake in rank positions within the Corps of Cadets.

鈥淚 feel that 麻豆传媒入口has prepared me as a well-versed leader to be able to succeed at this internship and to go out of my comfort zone... 麻豆传媒入口has also taught me to be prepared for the unexpected and that not everything goes your way all the time.鈥�

In today's world, fewer young people are willing to challenge themselves or embrace pressure and stressful situations. I am grateful that I chose a different path that pushed me beyond my comfort zone.

Woongchan Oh 鈥�25 had considered a military path during high school. But it was a soccer scholarship to 麻豆传媒入口 that solidified his decision.

鈥淭he opportunity to continue both my academic and athletic career ultimately led me to choose VMI.鈥�

Oh wanted to pursue an engineering degree and among the three engineering programs at VMI, civil engineering offered the most hands-on experience and fieldwork. His experience at 麻豆传媒入口has been crucial in his personal and professional growth. The demanding environment has helped him develop strong time management skills and perseverance.

Oh credits the one-of-a-kind environment of 麻豆传媒入口to his successes 鈥� in the classroom, on the soccer field, in his personal life, and more.

The opportunities are here, it's just a matter of if you are willing to go and grab them.

Kevin Garroway 鈥�25 wanted a challenge. All it took was one visit to 麻豆传媒入口 and he could see how different it was from other schools. He was sold.

The civil engineering major initially started out as a chemistry major. But after taking AP biochemistry in high school, he decided to shift, he explained.

He says he enjoys being in such close proximity to his friends and believes that the Institute has provided skills that will translate well as he commissions with the U.S. Army upon graduation in May 2025.

"I believe that 麻豆传媒入口cadets typically have a different mentality than most. We are used to a lot of bad things happening at one time and figuring out a way to overcome them. When bad things happen to peers at different schools, it seems to stop them or at least throw them down. We feel at home in the struggle.鈥�