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
- Clayton Stock | July 13, 2024
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. What Swab Summer is like. What was the most...
- Denzel McWhite | July 13, 2024
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. Challenging. Inspiring. Realistic. Fun. What was the most interesting...
- Colby Stock | July 13, 2024
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less.Not what I was expecting. What was the most interesting...
- Clayton Stock | July 7, 2024
How did you hear of the Coast Guard Academy? I was introduced to the Coast Guard Academy through a family...
- Denzel McWhite | July 7, 2024
How did you hear of the Coast Guard Academy? My dad is an Academy graduate and hearing his stories through...
- Colby Stock | July 7, 2024
How did you hear of the Coast Guard Academy? I heard of the Coast Guard Academy through my dad’s good...
- 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...
