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
- 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...
- Megan Doubrava | March 23, 2023
What were your first impressions? When I was with my family, before AIM started, I thought the campus was beautiful...
- Megan Doubrava | March 21, 2023
What are your expectations going into AIM? New challenges to overcome. Since AIM will be a challenging week, it will...
- Julia Striker | March 16, 2023
What were your first impressions? Nervous; but I started to calm down when I got to look around the beautiful...
- Julia Striker | March 14, 2023
What are your expectations going into AIM? That I will be challenged, create relationships with the people around me and...
