During my stay back in 1986 the lodging was very open and airy. You shared a room with at least 50 other guests and it was a 3 month minimum stay with optional additional extensions provided how well you performed during your stay.
I am not sure where the Island hires it's staff from but wherever they come from they seem to refer to all the guests as "filthy maggots". I am certain that is meant as some endearing term in their culture but it comes off as a bit harsh to those of us not used to it.
Staff were always yelling at the guests.
We had 5 personal concierge members constantly attending to us. The excursions were sort of mandatory and the staff seemed to get quite impatient when we didn't get to each adventure station in a timely manner. Some of the excursions included weapons training, martial arts, backpacking, camping, map reading and obstacle courses.
Transportation seemed to be an issue on the Island as you had to walk or run every where you went. During these walking or running sessions the staff and guests would sing songs that I had never heard on the radio prior to my arrival on the Island. Apparently yellow birds are considered to be an invasive species to the Island and they are destroyed in quick fashion according to one of the songs.
Arriving at night to this island after a long time traveling makes you a bit groggy, so when you arrive you feel like you are running back and forth, despite remembering the fact that you didn't bring any luggage. Better call home and tell them I made it, on second thought, better just leave a message. It was such a blur getting to my room, it felt like I was up for days, just waiting in lines. I had only intended on being their for a week, but they gave me clothes and let me stay longer! Meals, exercise routines, and classroom training were all included! They even dressed me up and took my picture to show how awesome this place is! I highly recommend a visit!
Fashion was also very important to the Island staff. Everyone had to wear matching clothing and there was no room for adding any personal "flair" to your wardrobe.
Watched my cousin graduate from here just a few weeks ago. Very nice place. Go Marines!
Parris Island is an all-inclusive resort located in Port Royal near Beaufort SC. It includes meals, salon styling, clothing, lodging, toothpaste, and Aqua Velva.
During the 5 to 6 minutes we had to eat the meals seemed to be well prepared. I am not really sure how it tasted as we had to get out of the dining facility so quickly because we were required to stand outside in rows of four for at least 20 minutes everytime we ate.
Overall I would say my stay at Parris Island was great. I have never had an experience in any resort quite like that one. If you decide to go they have special travel agents that will arrange your trip.
All of the staff must have been very hard of hearing as they yelled at you every time they spoke to you and you in turn had to yell back in a very loud voice to ensure They understood your response. They really took time to engage the guests when something went wrong because all of the concierge staff would gather around one guest and yell at them to ensure there would be no additional problems.
Can only book a stay of three months, with four years at similar facilities. Intercontinental Breakfast left much to be desired. Wake up calls are rather insistent. Great facilities with lots of physical activities. Not much in the way of meeting new singles of the opposite sex. Don't expect much privacy either, they appear to consistently overbook and have like 90 dudes in one room with access to one public shower.
well i've done quite a bit of research on you guys and by so far I would love to become a marine but i'm not quite sure what age you have to be..i'm guessing tho it 17 with parent permission and 18 and up is our choice to join...it's to bad they don't have one for 13-17 ...that would be awesome cause i'm only 13 but would love to join the military and go t boot camp but i'm only 13 and live on the other side of america
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