Although to be fair, despite my last comment, things were changing even when I was there. I was a Rat in 86-87, and the Class of 87 were so sadistic to us that many of my BRs who left ended up suing the school for hazing. The Governor ordered changes as did Sam Walker, so that the Ratline in 88, while intense, was less cruel. And let's face it: Crueler doesn't make it better or make the cadets tougher or make them better officers. At some point, brutality is just brutality for its own sake. You can make fine, tough officers and citizen soldiers without torturing them.
I agree. VMI is changing but so is the Military. I feel that VMI is still tough and hard but with Cadet organizations such as the OGA and CEA we are able to maintain a professional training atmosphere. It may be different but it is still VMI.
I like the type of content you have on your channel. If you ever want to talk about being a Christian and leading a God fearing life at VMI please let me know.
Can you do a video on a RDC "workout"? Worst thing in life is walking out of an RDC "meeting" directly into a "sweat party". It made USMC OCS seem like I joined the USAF instead.
Unfortunately making a video of the RDC or the Ratline it self is something that I am not allowed to do. The RDC and the Ratline are things that people just have to experience for ourselves. Interestingly after breakout, a Navy Seal Commander who spoke at our dinner told us that if he had to choose between repeating the Ratline or repeating BUD/S he would choose repeating BUD/S.
Damn I would've loved a coffee maker in my room. When did they start allowing that? I always thought it was an unnecessary thing to restrict. I used to boil water using my iron as a heat source.
I'm not sure when coffee makers became available but for us we are allowed to have certain appliances and electronics (coffee makers, monitors, gaming systems, etc.) once you break out.
@@danhulsebosch2131 I graduated in 2010, we could have monitors and gaming systems but that's it. I also see you can carry your phone around post now too.. I think that's another good change.
@@michaelJpurp '14 Grad here. I think they made a change in the bluebook in 2012 or 2013 to allow coffee makers in rooms. I don't recall anyone having a Keurig or anything like that in their room until I was a 2nd or 1st.
How many people still have the chairs that were used or issued to you in the dorm rooms? I have re-rushed two, one was from the class of 84. County Weaver/Mark Cawthon - Facebook.. 52 years of restoring family heirlooms.
As far as I know in recent years the only thing that you can keep from the rooms are the Hays. Uniform can be bought at the end of the year if you desire to do so but furniture stays at VMI. What do people generally use their old chairs for?
You get used to the lack of air conditioning and the bed situation (sometimes I feel like I fall asleep better at VMI than I do at home) but what I find tough is finding the time to balance everything you do. VMI eats up time with formations, mandatory meetings and ROTC obligations and if you add clubs into that it feel overwhelming at times. But as long as you take things as they come you should be fine.
You have a Keurig in your room? And have a phone? I agree with earlier comments. Life at VMI before women were admitted was much more austere! No disrespect. I was there in the 80s, and I understand it was even harder in the 60s.
VMI has definitely changed. Some changes may seem like it makes VMI easier but there have also been other changes that makes this place challenging. What are some of your favorite memories from when you were a Cadet?
Before 1997, when VMI was all male, it was literally hell on earth! I used to look at my Spanish professor and was thinking like Joey on the sitcom "Friends", "Hi you doin'". LOL
Although to be fair, despite my last comment, things were changing even when I was there. I was a Rat in 86-87, and the Class of 87 were so sadistic to us that many of my BRs who left ended up suing the school for hazing. The Governor ordered changes as did Sam Walker, so that the Ratline in 88, while intense, was less cruel. And let's face it: Crueler doesn't make it better or make the cadets tougher or make them better officers. At some point, brutality is just brutality for its own sake. You can make fine, tough officers and citizen soldiers without torturing them.
I agree. VMI is changing but so is the Military. I feel that VMI is still tough and hard but with Cadet organizations such as the OGA and CEA we are able to maintain a professional training atmosphere. It may be different but it is still VMI.
Hey! im a high school senior and I'd love to see more videos like these. Especially since I plan to apply to VMI, ive been there and so far I love it.
where did u end up going
Interesting.
Good to see clips of VMI life.
-'14 Alumni
I like the type of content you have on your channel. If you ever want to talk about being a Christian and leading a God fearing life at VMI please let me know.
0:24 you left your sink light on... ur boned
Can you do a video on a RDC "workout"? Worst thing in life is walking out of an RDC "meeting" directly into a "sweat party". It made USMC OCS seem like I joined the USAF instead.
Unfortunately making a video of the RDC or the Ratline it self is something that I am not allowed to do. The RDC and the Ratline are things that people just have to experience for ourselves. Interestingly after breakout, a Navy Seal Commander who spoke at our dinner told us that if he had to choose between repeating the Ratline or repeating BUD/S he would choose repeating BUD/S.
Damn I would've loved a coffee maker in my room. When did they start allowing that? I always thought it was an unnecessary thing to restrict. I used to boil water using my iron as a heat source.
I'm not sure when coffee makers became available but for us we are allowed to have certain appliances and electronics (coffee makers, monitors, gaming systems, etc.) once you break out.
@@danhulsebosch2131 I graduated in 2010, we could have monitors and gaming systems but that's it. I also see you can carry your phone around post now too.. I think that's another good change.
@@michaelJpurp '14 Grad here. I think they made a change in the bluebook in 2012 or 2013 to allow coffee makers in rooms. I don't recall anyone having a Keurig or anything like that in their room until I was a 2nd or 1st.
How many people still have the chairs that were used or issued to you in the dorm rooms? I have re-rushed two, one was from the class of 84. County Weaver/Mark Cawthon - Facebook.. 52 years of restoring family heirlooms.
As far as I know in recent years the only thing that you can keep from the rooms are the Hays. Uniform can be bought at the end of the year if you desire to do so but furniture stays at VMI. What do people generally use their old chairs for?
I miss the old grey shirts (even though the buttons came off).
So with no air conditioning and very little bedding, is life really tough or are there aspects of enjoyment?
You get used to the lack of air conditioning and the bed situation (sometimes I feel like I fall asleep better at VMI than I do at home) but what I find tough is finding the time to balance everything you do. VMI eats up time with formations, mandatory meetings and ROTC obligations and if you add clubs into that it feel overwhelming at times. But as long as you take things as they come you should be fine.
You're the reason I'm at VMI right now Hahah
Not sure if I should say "you're welcome" or "I'm sorry" haha. Hope you're enjoying your time at the I
I wished I would’ve gone to vmi then the military.
Thank you for publishing these videos. Could you do one on the honor court?
I'll be here next year cant wait
Same, 2022’
Me as well
Drako Mallari 19+3 bro
i'll be there with you bro
I've got a year to go
my brother is a 4th at vmi to
I recognize the name!
You have a Keurig in your room? And have a phone? I agree with earlier comments. Life at VMI before women were admitted was much more austere! No disrespect. I was there in the 80s, and I understand it was even harder in the 60s.
VMI has definitely changed. Some changes may seem like it makes VMI easier but there have also been other changes that makes this place challenging. What are some of your favorite memories from when you were a Cadet?
It looks like the New Corps has it easy compared to the Old Corps.
Easy cadet life compared to 20 years ago.
Before 1997, when VMI was all male, it was literally hell on earth! I used to look at my Spanish professor and was thinking like Joey on the sitcom "Friends", "Hi you doin'". LOL
I'd like to know what it was like. It must have been damn hard.
@@paulmicheldenverco1 Not hard. Hardcore.
Fake West Point 😂😂
Heard that one before, gets funnier each time I hear it.