AIM Blogs
Ivan Cuadrado: Post-AIM Reflection
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. A VERY messy hair day. What was the most interesting thing you learned about the Academy that you didn’t already know? There were so many things
Ivan Cuadrado: Pre-AIM Reflection
How did you hear of the Coast Guard Academy? Originally I had been flirting with the idea of going into the Coast Guard Academy at the end of my sophomore year in high school after hearing about
Jose Uscanga: Post-AIM Reflection
I recently had the privilege of spending an intense and rewarding week in New London, CT, participating in the United States Coast Guard Academy’s Academy Introduction Mission (AIM). Known as one of the most realistic service academy
Jose Uscanga: Pre-AIM Reflection
How did you hear of the Coast Guard Academy? Attending Culver Military Academy and serving in the military leadership structure as the Regimental Technology and Academic Aide exposed me to the different service academy paths. I have
Maricela Caceres-Bricheno: Post-AIM Reflection
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. Challenging, inspiring, unforgettable, motivating, rewarding. What was the most interesting thing you learned about the Academy that you didn’t already know? Before attending, I knew the
Maricela Caceres-Bricheno: Pre-AIM Reflection
How did you hear of the Coast Guard Academy? As I researched careers that combine leadership, service, and a connection to the maritime environment, I discovered the Coast Guard’s unique missions. I was especially drawn to its
Phoenix Booker: Post-AIM Reflection
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. A necessary challenge. What was the most interesting thing you learned about the Academy that you didn’t already know?The most interesting thing that I learned about
Phoenix Booker: Pre-AIM Reflection
How did you hear of the Coast Guard Academy?I first heard about the Coast Guard Academy through a video by Nick Foreman talking about his experience as a cadet in the academy. Once doing the research, my
Emma MacCartney: Post-AIM Reflection
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less.Challenging, revealing, and fun experience. What was the most interesting thing you learned about the Academy that you didn’t already know?The most interesting thing I learned was
Emma MacCartney: Pre-AIM Reflection
How did you hear of the Coast Guard Academy?I first heard about the Coast Guard Academy through my grandfather. He attended the Academy and has given me information about Academy life and what it was like to
- Claire Northrup | August 15, 2025
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. Motivating, Inspiring, and Challenging What was the most interesting...
- Claire Northrup | August 13, 2025
How did you hear of the Coast Guard Academy? Receiving an appointment at the United States Coast Guard Academy has...
- Zareb Gonzalez | August 5, 2025
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less.Difficult, fun, stressful, rewarding. What was the most interesting thing...
- William Kayes | August 4, 2025
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less.Overwhelming, Stressful, Exhilarating, Rewarding, Unforgettable What was the most interesting...
- Vivian Draper | August 1, 2025
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less.Wow, this is different. What was the most interesting thing...
- Zareb Gonzalez | July 31, 2025
How did you hear of the Coast Guard Academy? I first heard about the Coast Guard through YouTube, specifically from...
- William Kayes | July 30, 2025
How did you hear of the Coast Guard Academy?I’ve always been interested in going to a service academy, and while...
- Vivian Draper | July 29, 2025
How did you hear of the Coast Guard Academy? I heard of the United States Coast Guard Academy through my...
- Cornelius Edward Cummings V | July 21, 2025
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. Opportunity that shapes a lifetime. What was the most...
- Cornelius Edward Cummings V | July 18, 2025
How did you hear of the Coast Guard Academy? My father was a 1997 graduate of the United States Coast...
