Cadet Blogs
- Anna Buonocore | August 13, 2025
The most valuable piece of advice I have for applicants is to take advantage of every oppurtunity that comes your...
- Olivia Spada | June 23, 2025
You may be searching for ways to prepare for Swab Summer, like studying the mission, doing pushups and going for...
- Katelyn Mankewich | June 16, 2025
Before Swab Summer, I thought that I had a good idea of what it would be like. Living decently close...
- Riley Ritter | June 3, 2025
Sailing through the Bermuda Triangle was an experience I never imagined I would be able to experience. Seeing the blanket...
- Michelle Swanson | April 30, 2025
At the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, cheerleading is more than just rallying a crowd, it’s a display of pride, discipline,...
- Daisy Hansen | April 30, 2025
Before I came to the Academy, I was a dancer—not a cheerleader. Flipping and stunting in front of a crowd?...
- Kailee Heron | February 26, 2025
After a fun and eventful winter break it was without a doubt hard to come back. Going from the comfort...
- Lilly Webster | February 25, 2025
What is it like coming back to the Academy after winter break? Hard. I am going to be honest; it...
- Matthew Condon | September 10, 2024
Let me tell you about some aspects of the Academy you may not know about. At least, these are some...
- Maddie Fender | September 12, 2023
If I were to give high school applicants advice when applying to the Academy, I would tell them to continue...
- Anna Buonocore | August 13, 2025
The most valuable piece of advice I have for applicants is to take advantage of every oppurtunity that comes your...
- Olivia Spada | June 23, 2025
You may be searching for ways to prepare for Swab Summer, like studying the mission, doing pushups and going for...
- Katelyn Mankewich | June 16, 2025
Before Swab Summer, I thought that I had a good idea of what it would be like. Living decently close...
- Riley Ritter | June 3, 2025
Sailing through the Bermuda Triangle was an experience I never imagined I would be able to experience. Seeing the blanket...
- Michelle Swanson | April 30, 2025
At the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, cheerleading is more than just rallying a crowd, it’s a display of pride, discipline,...
- Daisy Hansen | April 30, 2025
Before I came to the Academy, I was a dancer—not a cheerleader. Flipping and stunting in front of a crowd?...
- Kailee Heron | February 26, 2025
After a fun and eventful winter break it was without a doubt hard to come back. Going from the comfort...
- Lilly Webster | February 25, 2025
What is it like coming back to the Academy after winter break? Hard. I am going to be honest; it...
- Matthew Condon | September 10, 2024
Let me tell you about some aspects of the Academy you may not know about. At least, these are some...
- Maddie Fender | September 12, 2023
If I were to give high school applicants advice when applying to the Academy, I would tell them to continue...