It's a personal thing. I liked it. Free food, cheap beer and all living expenses paid for. Take a laptop if you have one, can get dull on quiet weekends. Money's not great but it's all in your pocket. If you've got decent room mates, it's a blast. You'll make good friends down there, make the most of it. The Navy are decent too, and you'll get free reign of their facilities, gym, pool, sports, bar, everything.