Flipping through Teen Ink, the title “What Next?” jumped out at me. The author was describing options after high school and choosing between the military, college, and a job. This is very relevant because lately I too have been thinking about what I will do after school.

Recently I made a decision, and just as David said that the military can help you with schooling and a job, I am here to tell you that it is worth it. I just joined and went to my first drill. It was very hard but what you get out of it is worth everything - you learn to keep yourself fit, respect yourself and others, how to be part of a team, and so many other things that will be valuable in life. If that is what you are looking for, the military may be for you.