Reserve Situation

[tux_teh_crusher]

Okay - so I have searched on the forums for something like this, and found a bit of info. I was looking for info about doing reserves while doing a university co-op course. But my question is a little different. I am (hopefully!) attending a two year diploma program first, and then transfering to this co-op program. Do you think that I should join the reserves while in this two year program, or should I wait until I am done everything? (5 years!)

Thank You

tux_teh_crusher

 

[InfantryGrrl]

If you think you can handle the time commitment, join now.  I do full time university with the Reserves and I have more than enough time to do both.  Its a load of fun and you'll be making some money as well as getting some help (up to $8000) with tuition from the government. 

Also, the Reserves schedule is basically designed to work perfectly with the schedules of students - the two together compliment each other well.  If there is any overlap (say an exam falls on a training weekend) Universities will accommodate your needs.  In the Army you'll also learn skills (time management, perseverance etc.) that'll help a lot with school.   

Best of luck. 

 

[geo]

Grrl.... most of the time, it's the army that accomodates the needs of the University - VS - the other way around.

 

[InfantryGrrl]

Geo - In my experience the university has accommodated my Army schedule (gotta have priorities lol).  I go to Trent U - perhaps its different elsewhere. 

Also, there was an agreement signed between the CF and many universities (I forget what its called) to accommodate soldier students.  I can't recall the specifics but I read about it in one of those Reservist's magazines laying around the armouries. 

 

[COMMANDOS]

I'm currently studying full time (graduate diploma) and the university is doing well for accommodation ...

Like next Sunday i was supposed to have an exam at the university and the exam will be canceled since i have an army training .


for the 8000$ ... you will not see a penny before you finish some courses in case of infantry i think you will need to do the  3 courses (BMQ ,SQ and PP1)