During my high school years, I thought I was not ready for college yet.  Therefore,  Imade decission to join the United States Marine Corps after September 11, 2001.  My academic was avarage compares to other student, which I was ranked 51 out of 244  of my class; however, I knew exactly direction of my life.   I was to Parris Island to train to become a United States Marine.  I had never experience this of life before,  especially the physical challenge.  CONT’D