War Close To Home: Students Possibly Drafted to War

Written By: Daniel Ramos, Yulemy Vazquez, and Estephany Tellez

Waking up, getting ready for school, you grab your necessities, such as your backpack

with your laptop, notebook, pencil, and a water bottle to keep you hydrated throughout the

day.

You start to walk to school ready for a day of education, but on the way there, men and

Women from the military, dressed in their green uniforms, stop you and say, "You’re being drafted to fight with the U.S military against Iran.”

With no choice but to say yes, they put you in their vehicle. Worried because all you have is a water bottle, and you didn’t pack for a war.

Should students be worried that they might be drafted one day? All of it occurring because President Trump disagrees with another Leader or whatever reason Trump has on his agenda.

Although this is a very serious topic, many people on social media are making fun of

The situation is trying to make light of the situation.

They are trying to find ways to avoid being drafted. People found out that if you are pregnant or suffer from depression, you will be denied entry to the army. A lot of people are saying that if that were the case, they would have a child or say they suffer from depression if they don’t already.

Waking up to headlines about the possibility of World War III can be frightening. The continuous news and social media coverage raise concerns about what this could mean for people in the United States, especially for those who might be directly affected.

Many college students start to worry because they know that, from ages 18-25, they could be drafted if there's a war. Their life plans can be on hold for a long or short time. Others will find different ways not to go, because at the end of the day, it brings a dramatic life change.

Interviews - Student Thoughts

To gain a little more insight into how college students feel about the United States vs Iran,

and the possibilities of being drafted, we interviewed some college students:

Metzly Vazquez - Major: Computer Science

Karla Lux Coy - Major: Biology

Gail Circe - Major: Psychology.

Questions

1. What’s your opinion of the conflict between the United States and Iran?

2. What’s your opinion on citizens being deployed for a possible war?

Metzly Vazquez - Major: Computer Science

“I think that Iran vs. the US is a waste of time because the United States shouldn't be involved; it is also not fair; they have no clear objective. Also, the president, instead of stopping the war, is creating more problems.

The possibility of being drafted is scary because we are gonna fight for no reason. It's not fair for people to fight; there's no clear motive; it's just creating more deaths. And recently, six US soldiers have been killed. Nobody wants to be in a war.”

Karla Lux Coy - Major: Biology

“Honestly, it feels pretty heavy and stressful. We’ve grown up in a world

There's always some kind of "forever war" or tension in the news, so seeing the US and Iran at odds feels like a cycle that never ends.

The thought of a draft is definitely terrifying. Most of us are just trying to get through classes, figure out our careers, and deal with the cost of living. To have all those plans interrupted by a mandatory call to service for a conflict we might not even fully understand is a huge mental burden.”

Gail Cirne - Major: English

“My initial reaction was devastation. Another war? America caught red-handed AGAIN.

While that feeling still lingers, I am also filled with rage. Our government is supposed to serve the people. I believe that a majority of America does not want this war to happen.

Officials labeling death as "noble” and tilting this war as “Operation Epic Fury” is appalling. The powerful and wealthy running this country have no heart or blood on their hands. Israel’s puppets."

Affecting Campus Life

Due to the talk about a possible conflict between the United States and Iran, which circulates online and in the news. It has also found its way into everyday conversations on campus.

While the idea of a military draft remains highly unlikely, the fact that students at PCCC are even discussing it shows how global politics can quickly feel personal. For many students, the speculation reflects deeper concerns about their futures and their safety, and the uncertainty that comes with these new international tensions.

The conversations observed happening around campus are not necessarily about predicting what will happen, but about processing the “what ifs?” Hearing different perspectives from students highlights how events far beyond PCCC can still shape the atmosphere of a college community.

Some students respond with worry, others with skepticism, and many simply with curiosity

about how something like a draft would even work.

In the end, the speculation itself says a lot about the current moment. Even when the likelihood of a draft is low, the discussion reminds us that political decisions and international conflicts are not simply distant issues; they are topics that young people are thinking about.

These conversations are less about fear of being called to serve and more about grappling with the uncertainty of a world where global events can suddenly feel very close to home.