What I Learned from ROTC
A former Army captain reflects on their time in the ROTC and the military, noting how the experience provided valuable lessons in humility and practical skills. The author discusses the unconventional path of joining the military while a graduate student at Harvard.
Why it matters
Offers a personal perspective on the role of military training in civilian development and the historical context of ROTC programs at elite universities.
Military experience is, sooner or later, humbling.
The piece is a personal reflection/essay that acknowledges past institutional biases while focusing on individual growth.
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