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reedy
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hi all,
im in my 2nd year at college at the moment and have applied to go to uni to study music, i am going to take a year out. i am also thinking about joining the marine band serice, i cant decide wether to join after iv finnished at uni or not bother going to uni and just join up to the marines
any sugestions with what i should do, is it worth going to uni?
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I would say join up, you can study whilst serving and get paid to do it. The study is all part of training and goes towards your BMus and it is paid for in the most.
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bootybandy
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| admin wrote: | | I would say join up, you can study whilst serving and get paid to do it. The study is all part of training and goes towards your BMus and it is paid for in the most. |
So what you waiting for Reedy????? Get down to the careers orifice and sign on the dotted line.... 
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RAB
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Hi Reedy and welcome to the Forum.. I take it by your user name you play this.  ...or this..  .???
That was sound advice from Admin and our resident alcoholic...  (sorry Brian)..
Why waste time on the outside when all that time could be counting towards your pension etc.,??
We all did it, and only the three who have answered you so far have actually become alcoholics... 
Good Luck.... 
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townsergeant
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.........and me! 
Go for it pal....you'll enjoy it! 
....as I and many others on this forum have. 
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RAB
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| RAB wrote: | | only the three who have answered you so far have actually become alcoholics... |
| townsergeant wrote: | .........and me!
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Sorry Billy... 4..and counting... 
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Kratos
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Reedy, welcome to the Forum.
You have already received sound advice and I can only add my voice to it. The training that you will receive will be second to none and you will be paid whilst you study. Add to this the chance to travel and serve your country, what could be better?
Why not spend some time at the Royal Marine School of Music (seek advice from admin) and see what advice the lads and lasses have to give you? They will probably be best placed to give you up to date advice/tips etc.
Here's wishing you all the best of luck in your decision.
Kratos.
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lesbryan
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| Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 10:59 pm Post subject: Re: advice please |
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| reedy wrote: | hi all,
im in my 2nd year at college at the moment and have applied to go to uni to study music, i am going to take a year out. i am also thinking about joining the marine band serice, i cant decide wether to join after iv finnished at uni or not bother going to uni and just join up to the marines
any sugestions with what i should do, is it worth going to uni?
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Hi reedy !!.I would say join up and get everthing you can !1make some very good friends get your diplomas etc and have a very good time in the bargain !! 
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RAB
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| Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 11:28 pm Post subject: Re: advice please |
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| lesbryan wrote: | | [ Hi reedy !!.I would say join up and get everthing you can !1make some very good friends get your diplomas etc and have a very good time in the bargain !! |
. Why does the number 5 spring to my mind here..???
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sticky blue
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Hello Reedy - go for it - the advice is sound - if you don't you'll regret it  - pass me another carafe of the house stuff, if you please - that make six
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admin
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| Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 11:19 am Post subject: |
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| Kratos wrote: | | Why not spend some time at the Royal Marine School of Music (seek advice from admin) |
Careers acquaint visits can be set up through your careers teacher or local armed forces careers office. If you don't get any joy let me know and I know a man who can sort it for you.
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bootybandy
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Is that young Bradders you're talking about Deli????
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bootybandy
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Ooh there's posh....
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