| What exactly is Parris like for a new recruit? You | | | | be seen on the perfectly cut grass. There also are |
| probably are worried that it is going to be like visiting | | | | water filled ditches on either side of the roadway. |
| hell for 13 weeks and that you will fail to succeed in | | | | This main entry is the only way onto and off of the |
| becoming a full-fledged Marine. It will be tough, but | | | | training island. |
| just imagine how proud you will be of yourself once | | | | Once at the training camp, you will be confronted |
| you are in the Marines. I will paint you a mental | | | | with 13 weeks of intensive instruction that will turn |
| picture of what you can expect to encounter at | | | | you into a better person for life. Training for the |
| Parris Island. | | | | Marines is world class and you will learn to appreciate |
| The entry into Parris Island is not terribly exciting, | | | | the hardships that you will have to deal with while |
| especially if you were expecting lots of fanfare. Just | | | | being turned into a Marine. |
| inside the main gate, you will notice on the side of | | | | You will have minimal contact from your family and |
| the paved entry into the island, a large brown sign | | | | friends. You will only be allowed to receive letters |
| that will welcome you to Parris Island. | | | | from them. Nevertheless, you will develop strong |
| The grounds are very clean, not a piece of trash will | | | | friendships for life while at boot camp at Parris Island. |