Hi folks, I'm currently a junior assessing my options. I'm interested in military education and am particularly looking at North GA College in Dahlonega and Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville, both in Georgia. Can anyone weigh in on the differences/advantages of each? Thanks!
Sure, that's a great question. Both North Georgia College (officially known as the University of North Georgia or UNG after a 2013 consolidation) and Riverside Military Academy offer strong military-focused education, but they provide different experiences tailored to distinct stages of education.
First, UNG is a senior military college offering baccalaureate degrees and serves students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. As a part of the University System of Georgia, it is indeed one of six federally designated senior military colleges in the United States. The Corps of Cadets (the school's military students) can pursue any of UNG's undergraduate degrees, including programs in business, science, liberal arts, and education, among others. Cadets can also choose to contract with the Army to earn a commission as a second lieutenant upon graduation. Overall, UNG thus provides an opportunity for a military-style education alongside a traditional college experience.
Riverside Military Academy, on the other hand, is a college preparatory school serving male students from 7th to 12th grade. This gives you a strong foundation of discipline, leadership, and academic excellence to pursue a military career or any other path you choose to follow after high school. However, it does not offer post-secondary degrees like UNG does.
Therefore, one primary difference between these institutions is the level of education they offer: high school (Riverside Military Academy) vs. college (UNG). If you're planning on going to college and want a military education, UNG in Dahlonega could be a good fit. If you're looking for a military-style high school education, then Riverside Military Academy might be an advisable choice.
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