AIM Blogs
Layla Ernst: Post-AIM Interview
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. Difficult. Did all your physical fitness preparation pay off? The training I did assisted me in not falling behind the other AIM members. If I had
Layla Ernst: Pre-AIM Interview
What interests you about the Academy and what made you apply to AIM? I have known for a while that I want to become an officer in the military. I am working through applying to the service
Lily Slaughter: Post-AIM Interview
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. Extremely real. Did all your physical fitness preparation pay off? It definitely did! Prior to attending AIM, I focused mainly on pushups and sit-ups while my
Lily Slaughter: Pre-AIM Interview
What interests you about the Academy and what made you apply to AIM? Growing up I was surrounded by all things Coast Guard as my dad went to the Academy himself and served for many years. In
Gwen Slaughter: Post-AIM Interview
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. Stressful, chaotic, and disorienting. Did all your physical fitness preparation pay off? Yes, it did. I feel that I performed well on the PFE and could
Gwen Slaughter: Pre-AIM Interview
What interests you about the Academy and what made you apply to AIM? I’ve always been interested in the Academy, even from a young age. My dad went to the Academy and hearing about his experience and
Ella Stolarzyk: Post-AIM Interview
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. My initial impression of AIM was: tense and competitive, yet motivational. Did all your physical fitness preparation pay off? My physical fitness preparation and training prior
Ella Stolarzyk: Pre-AIM Interview
What interests you about the Academy and what made you apply to AIM? As I considered different service academies, I was drawn to the Coast Guard Academy for its humanitarian mission. That mission deeply resonates with my
Shaun Chung: Post-AIM Interview
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. Very intense and fast-paced. Did all your physical fitness preparation pay off? Yes, it really did help that my cardio was in tip-top shape coming into
Shaun Chung: Pre-AIM Interview
What interests you about the Academy and what made you apply to AIM? The Coast Guard Academy (CGA) is unique in that its emphasis on saving lives and helping others is very important to me. I always
- Layla Ernst | July 28, 2023
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. Difficult. Did all your physical fitness preparation pay off?...
- Layla Ernst | July 26, 2023
What interests you about the Academy and what made you apply to AIM? I have known for a while that...
- Lily Slaughter | July 26, 2023
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. Extremely real. Did all your physical fitness preparation pay...
- Lily Slaughter | July 25, 2023
What interests you about the Academy and what made you apply to AIM? Growing up I was surrounded by all...
- Gwen Slaughter | July 25, 2023
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. Stressful, chaotic, and disorienting. Did all your physical fitness...
- Gwen Slaughter | July 21, 2023
What interests you about the Academy and what made you apply to AIM? I’ve always been interested in the Academy,...
- Ella Stolarzyk | July 18, 2023
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. My initial impression of AIM was: tense and competitive,...
- Ella Stolarzyk | July 17, 2023
What interests you about the Academy and what made you apply to AIM? As I considered different service academies, I...
- Shaun Chung | July 16, 2023
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. Very intense and fast-paced. Did all your physical fitness...
- Shaun Chung | July 14, 2023
What interests you about the Academy and what made you apply to AIM? The Coast Guard Academy (CGA) is unique...
