Adjustment and Self-awareness Being a part of the military was a part of my dreams since my childhood, and my dreams came true when I became a midshipman in the Turkish Naval High School. I managed to be an international midshipman in the USNA when I prevailed among all of my classmates. I was successful, but inefficient and exhausted. In other words, I was putting effort in academics and leadership, and in everything more than normal. What I realized is that “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom” (Karelitz). My mistake was not knowing myself, my surroundings, where I was, and my purpose exactly which led me into exhaustion, and demotivation. As a part of the brigade of midshipman and Turkish Navy, I am proud that I am in the United States Naval Academy since this institution has increased my self-awareness. My dedication and commitment to this institution comes from my motivation of serving my country and living for others. However, there are some self-oriented reasons, too. For example, I prefer living under regular rules. I like maintaining close friendship with people around me, and I also prefer to have education that would lead me into a better carrier. These values has a significant place in my life and determines my living style. They brought me to the Naval Academy, and gave me the …show more content…
I was so surprised, when I realized that the superiors had complete trust to their subordinates, because in my country the inspection mechanisms are so strict and stressful which makes the people feel disvalued and less trusted. To be honest, my awareness about my values made me feel that I belonged to this place. To clarify, I could see the written results of how much significance I gave to the moral values, how much this place gives importance to them by my experiences. I belong to this
There are many things that have impacted my life in a positive way as a result of my military service. For starters, joining the Navy was huge. It got me organized and opened my eyes to an entirely new world, and not just the military service world. The variety of experiences that I’ve had in the service interacting with people from all over the world has helped me grow as a person. However, from the day I entered service, one item or one rank in the structure of the Navy struck me as critical to the operation of the Navy. That item or rank was the position of the Chief Petty Officer. As I entered service I quickly discovered that the Chief was the go to guy and the old saying “ask a chief” had a profound meaning. The Chief was a leader, mentor, and an expert in just about everything, all qualities that I lacked at the time. Then, twelve or so years later, the life changing event for me of being selected as a Chief Petty Officer in the US Navy came to fruition.
As a cadet in the NJROTC program, the Navy's Core Value has changed my understandings of the role as a citizen of the United States. And because of honor, courage, and commitment it has somewhat helped me with what I've been through. Since I have took the time and actually understand what honor, courage, commitment means to me, it has assisted my everyday life and giving myself rules. And it has showed others the Navy core values, and doing so without telling but because of my actions. Getting the privilege to know honor, courage, commitment is like taking a big step in life.
My personal Air Force story began with a strong family tradition of military service. My great-uncle, whom I never knew, served as an infantryman during World War I. My grandfather served in the Navy as a flight instructor during World War II, training pilots who went on to win the war against Japan in the Pacific. My father served as a Huey helicopter crew chief and door gunner in the Army during the Vietnam War. After the war, he completed the remainder of his 20-year career in the Wisconsin Army National Guard, flying Medical Evacuation missions in the Huey. My uncle also served in the Army during Vietnam. With such strong examples of service set by men I respected, I decided early in life that I, too, wanted to serve in my nation’s armed forces. The only question was how.
Attending a service academy is the ultimate beginning to my future plans of serving my country. I am ready for the challenges that academy and military life has to offer. I desire to be challenged mentally, morally and physically. In addition, I strive to uphold the highest ideals of honor, determination and selfless service. I’m intimidated by the fear of being average; in other words I’m never content with myself because there is always room to grow. I’m a motivated individual who is constantly on the pursuit to better myself both mentally and physically. My thirst for knowledge has led me to a service academy. The certain prestige that comes with attending a service academy is a small achievement compared to the sacrifice that it takes to get there.
I have asked myself, “Why do I want to be a military officer?” I want to be a military officer so I can be a role model to all Soldiers and civilians. To be an expert in a field of study, so that Soldiers approach me for advice and be a leader to look up to. An officer that knows right from wrong, willing to put the needs of their Soldiers before my own. Lead, mentor, and form young Soldiers to know what it is to be an American Soldier. To keep the traditions of being a military officer as it moves forward in our generation. This is why I want to be an officer in today’s military.
I want to attend the US Naval Academy because I have always admired the midshipmen’s loyalty, responsibility, and bravery they are able to show after graduating. I believe the US Naval Academy has these three important values and I know if I get into the academy, I can fully grow into these values and proudly serve our country. None of my family members went to the Naval Academy or the Navy so many people ask me what makes me want to join the Academy. I believe that it is my obligation as a physically capable person to give back and thank those who are risking their lives to make sure that I am safe at home with my family.
I really didn’t understand what it meant to be a military officer on the day I walked into the Air Force recruiting office. No one in my family had served since my grandfathers fought in World War II, and they had both passed on long before I was born. I thought I would sign some paperwork, go to tr...
Every year, newly graduated young adults struggle with the idea of what they want to do for the rest of their lives. Many chose to go to college, some chose to go straight to work, and some will join the military. For those who join the military, they have several diverse reasons on why they chose to join, with attaining the benefits for their college education and on the job training being among the top two reasons (Wang 398). With this in mind, it is important for all service members to be aware of what those benefits are and how it will impact their higher learning. Along with these educational benefits, there are also other areas in which the military makes certain service members are prepared to take on the daunting task of going to college;
Many people begin their college journey by saying, "I am the first one from my family to go to college." In my case, I am not. Three generations of my family have graduated from college. Since the day I was born, it was an expectation that I would attend college. My experiences that led up to this moment have impacted my outlook on my future.
Nowadays, stress is a major burden in the daily life of the average student, and it seems harder and harder to tackle it and eliminate all the factors that cause it. Students find it hard to concentrate on studying since there are a lot of deadlines and exams causing additional pressure. Stress in the form of anxiety and worry about past or future study-related experiences disturbs one’s well-being and students are not doing well anymore (Schutz & Davis, 2000).
Erik Erikson composed a theory of psychological development that was composed of eight stages. Erikson’s theory focuses on how personalities evolve throughout life as a result of the interaction between biologically based maturation and the demands of society. According to Erikson, “Each stage of human development presents its characteristic crises. Coping well with each crisis makes an individual better prepared to cope with the next.” (Zastrow & Kirst-Ashman, 2013, p. 314) According to Erikson’s eight stages of development, I have only been through six of the eight stages.
The United States Naval Academy is an ideal institution in that it provides tools to give those who wish to give service to their country knowledge and a degree. To obtain a degree in Engineering is an unwavering objective, the Naval Academy is the keystone to accomplishing that objective while fulfilling my commitment to serve. An education at the USNA is more than an education, it is an edification that will prepare me to join a leading rank of officers by offering skills that are nonpareil, and it is an education that will cultivate bonds and unity that are indissoluble even from the hands of time. After experiencing Summer Seminar, I first hand saw what hard work and persistence poured into an education at the USNA can do for I and my country, and I would be honored to pour every part of me into the laborious pathway through the United States Naval
Many of us seem to think that being spiritual means we have to be religious. Just because you aren’t directly affiliated with a specific religion doesn’t mean you shouldn’t strive to be more spiritual. The whole concept of spiritual awareness isn’t all about connecting with a higher divine power, but also connecting with nature and yourself. Once you have established this connection, you will see life from a whole different perspective. People with a highly developed sense of spiritual awareness are often less prone to depression, addiction, manipulation, and control. In addition, they generally understand what it means to be truly happy.
...n ejected out of my comfort zone and proven to myself that I am capable of accomplishing my goals, big and small. The Coast Guard has also taught me about accountability and how important it is to maintain an honest attitude with yourself and your shipmates. I have learned that integrity and responsibility are character traits that are vital in maintain honor, respect, and devotion to duty. In my field we rely on each other heavily when situations arise, and I feel that my studies in Sociology have allowed me to look introspectively and observe my weaknesses so I can continue to improve and evolve into a better person that can continue to serve. I feel that my demographics do not embody diversity. Rather, it is my ups and my downs, my experience in the military, and life as an older student that can contribute to the intellectual diversity within the student body.
Self-awareness is defined as “having a deep understanding of one’s emotions, as well as one’s strengths, limitations, and one’s values and motives” (Goleman et al., 2002, as cited in Hinton, 2008, p, 19). Moreover, self-awareness is a higher cognitive psychological process where individuals observe their attitudes, feelings, behaviours, relationships and personal characteristics (Oden, Miner-Holden & Balkin, 2009; Church, 1997; Flangan, 2013). Similarly, self-awareness is classified as private and public which involves attributes that are inner and identified by others respectively (Fenigstein, Scheier, and Buss, 1975). Further, it is being identified that the extent of self-awareness depends on personal understanding as well as how others