Hello! Thank you for your support. That's wonderful that you have a solid plan in mind. I hope undergrad is going well and you'll get to live your dream out soon. I'm really happy to hear that these videos have brought a little perspective for you. Although it is mostly through a dental scope, a few things may apply here and there. Thank you again, and best of luck with everything :)

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Congratulations, Samantha! That's so great. I know it may be difficult, but you just take it day-by-day. I'm really looking forward to my experience. It's just what you want to get out of it. Good luck with dental school, and congrats again :>

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Thank you. You as well. Take care!

It has traveled through so many countries now haha! Don’t let it make you nervous. A month is still plenty of time. Remember to do as many practice questions as you can since repetition is key. You’ll do great. Best of luck!

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Thank you!!

Thank you! They can be synonymous depending on your set of orders. So I'm going on an individual deployment overseas (I know, confusing haha). However, you can PCS (permanent change of station) to an overseas location. I'm not entirely sure about the pet situation. I think it depends on the location. However, I know some colleagues that have taken their dog to their new command. I even saw a couple dogs on the plane on the way to my duty station too. You also want to consider the fact that you could be deployed without planning to. Just think of future back up plans just in case you can't take your fur baby with you!

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No problem at all. Typically, I've seen deployments lasting from months (ships) to 3 years. It just depends on the billet available. Sometimes, you can ask to extend at your location and it may be approved. I'm not sure how vegan/vegetarian friendly ships can be, but as far as what I've seen in the galley on my deployment, they are very accommodating. I think it'll depend on your setting and area.

I'm so glad that they have been helpful. Thanks for your support, Oleg! I can't say exactly how long, but I'll be back within this year at some point. In all honesty, even with some inconveniences, I wouldn't have changed my decision. I knew this could be a possibility when I swore in. Overall, my experiences have been mostly positive, and I am grateful for being in the position I'm in. I'm looking forward to learning so much on my deployment. Hope this helps. Take care. (:

@@harrrMONICA thank you so much for your response! Good luck and take care!

Hi Ryan! Sorry for the late reply. I hope you got some answers to your questions. They are very good questions. I can't really tell you at what tuition cost it becomes "worth it." That is something you'll have to consider and ask yourself. In my class of 120, I believe there were ~10 people that were on the military scholarship. I feel like my classmates are still doing okay paying off their tuition, but I'm sure many are still paying it off today. Depending on how aggressively you budget will determine how much time it may take to pay off your debt. In terms of ship experience, I haven't had any so unfortunately I can't shed too much light on that. However, I know many people that have or are currently attached to a ship. Experiences will definitely be different. I think the consensus is that it is difficult but definitely rewarding. Depending on the ship's trajectory, you can have many port stops in different countries so that may be cool. I personally would not want to go on a ship. However, I did go to Bahrain and overall despite my videos depicting my time there, it was difficult for me personally. Again, I think it'll differ for each person depending on their personality. Overall, I think I would still do the Navy HPSP but would've probably made different choices along the way. If I were to go back, I think I would've applied to different branches too to keep my options open. I hope this helps!!

Hello! Great that you're starting early. You will need at least a bachelors to apply for dental school but does not necessarily have to be science-based; I chose biology because I was pretty set on becoming a dentist. Each school has different requirements, so when you're ready to apply, make sure to look at the details. When you apply to dental school, you would apply to the military dental scholarship of your choice. If you get accepted, you usually start your military training after graduating from dental school.

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I have met many lovely hygienists both on the contractor and military side. If you want to enter as a contractor, I would look out for any openings on USAjobs. Best of luck!

Thank you so much Dr Lee❤

Thanks for your support. Take care :>

Thanks! Right back at ya.

@@harrrMONICA your welcome Monica 🤗

Hey sorry - Not quite understanding your question. Can you clarify?

@@harrrMONICA I’m sorry , my sentence was autocorrected.My question was , Can you wear perfume on your uniform? I know it’s a stupid question but I was thinking the military was so strict that you can’t wear makeup or perfume while in uniform

@@tonib4800 You can wear make up as long as it looks natural! There isn’t really any regulation for perfumes.

Personally, no. I've had experiences where some days weren't the best days (just life, right?) However, I would 100% apply again if I were to be presented the same opportunity. It really is about the people and network you work with and your attitude that carries you through some of the tougher days. Although the deployment was a little bit of a surprise in the beginning, I'm thoroughly enjoying the new experiences and the ability to travel around a country I've never been in. Military life isn't for everyone, but in my opinion, the pros outweigh the cons at the moment :)

@@harrrMONICA Thanks for replying! I completely agree with you that it really is about the people you work with and your attitude. I didn't work with the best people when I was enlisted and was going through a tough time in my life. But it was worth it! Also I think it's "regret" and not "regretted" right? I can't speak English lol

@@angiem7725 That must have been difficult. It really is a gamble every time you PCS, right? I hope you still came out of it with some amazing experiences!