Military college dreams for high schoolers

Renad Ghanem Saudi Gazette CAIRO — With the release of final high school results in Egypt recently, many of the young men graduating are hoping to be successful in their applications to the country’s military colleges. Each military college has separate admission rules and procedures, meaning applicants have to apply to each individually. Those who hope to enrole at the military colleges believe that military life can teach them fearlessness and the value of sacrifice for their country. "A dream job and an honor," is how 17-year-old Ahmed Magdi described the military life. Magdi recently graduated with a score of score 93.5 percent, and hopes to be accepted at a military college as he has always dreamt of being in the military.   “I studied hard to achieve a high score in high school so I could get the priority in the application process. I always dreamt of being a part of the Egyptian army, especially the seal team,” he said. “I believe that those who graduate from military or academic colleges are those most faithful to the country. I can’t wait to wear the uniform of the military college, and to protect my country. It's a huge challenge and I believe that I can do well.” Eighteen-year-old Shady Hassan graduated from high school with high grades and said he hopes to join the country’s police academy. “I always wanted to be an engineer, but at the January 25 revolution I saw how strong the police were and how they sacrificed their lives to protect the people, then I decided to join police academy when I finished high school,” he said. “I know it’s a part of the military colleges and it’s not easy, especially as we will face huge pressures, whether physical or mental, but I really want to experience this life,” he said. “Fighter pilot, is what I want to be,” said 18-year-old, Khaled Ezzat, who graduated from high school with a score of 95 percent. “Being a part of the Egyptian army is an honor for me, and being a part of the army is a huge honor. The Air Defense college is one of the greatest colleges in Egypt. Military life is not easy, but it’s worthy suffering,” he said. “Many of my family members graduated from military colleges, and I’m aiming to join one of them. I started the application process and hope to get accepted,” he said.