Just one more thought as a graduate of SUNY… Like mentioned above, if the interest isn’t there, it’ll be a hell of a time. The extra hours with the regiment and all the bs that goes along with it requires a real push to get it. I have my deck license and have wanted to work at sea and that is what really pushed me and motivated myself to get it. If plans are there to move right on to other things, the fit may not be there… There is one other option that may be interesting. I see that she is interested in the environmental studies after graduation… I was a marine environmental science major with minors in oceanograhy and meteorology along with my deck license… There is no engineering license option with the degree anymore but if she was just going to get a job and be lined up for further things, this could be the route… I was able to get a job in the industry relatively quickly… Right now I am an environmental officer with Celebrity Cruise lines… Its a pretty sweet gig, i’m sitting in san juan PR right now and setting sail for st. thomas tonight… tell her this option as I make a pretty good salary, especially for 23, and can further my studies into the environmental side if i want… feel free to ask any questions you have as I just recently graduated in 09… Good luck to your daughter in whatever she decides.