Im thinking of joining the Marines, any advice?

[telewinz]

There is no escape from the "crap". It exists outside the military also, its just part of life. Now days the enlisted soldier may have a "better" degree than his CO. Most branches will not give commissions to people just because they have a college degree. You have to show some prior committment, the military doesn't like being your second or third choice. Degrees are a dime a dozen now, indicates you are educated not smart.