Shape up, or ship out!
I shipped out actually myself. Great post Rachel, I enjoyed it greatly.
How I did it: Signed up for 6 years right out of high school. Managed to get through it. Actually surprised I never got in more trouble. Not because I cause trouble but because there is so much I don't see eye to eye with the military. I'm a right-brained individual, and the military is extremely left-brained. It would have never worked. It doesn't matter what career I would have chosen.
Lessons & tips: The navy did help me open up a lot. I made great friends. and it helped me find what I want to do with my life.