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Zareb Gonzalez: Pre-AIM Reflection

Zareb Gonzalez

How did you hear of the Coast Guard Academy? I first heard about the Coast Guard through YouTube, specifically from videos by Smarter Every Day, which describe some of the missions the Coast Guard undertakes. I was especially fascinated by the engineering behind the helicopters used. Later, I found out that I have a distant […]

William Kayes: Pre-AIM Reflection

William Kayes

How did you hear of the Coast Guard Academy?I’ve always been interested in going to a service academy, and while I was researching the different branches, my counselor suggested I check out the Coast Guard Academy. That’s when I found the AIMsummer program for rising seniors. The more I read about it, the more I […]

Vivian Draper: Pre-AIM Reflection

Vivian Draper

How did you hear of  the Coast Guard Academy? I heard of the United  States Coast Guard Academy through my older brother, who is currently a cadet at the Academy.  What is the #1 thing you’ve done to prepare for AIM? To prepare for the practical side of AIM, I have bought all the necessary […]

Cornelius Edward Cummings V: Post-AIM Reflection

Cornelius Cummings

Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. Opportunity that shapes a lifetime. What was the most interesting thing you learned about the Academy that you didn’t already know? The most interesting academic detail I learned about the Academy was that they would be offering a new major for the class of […]

Cornelius Edward Cummings V: Pre-AIM Reflection

Cornelius Cummings

How did you hear of the Coast Guard Academy? My father was a 1997 graduate of the United States Coast Guard Academy and has provided a lot of insight into his time spent serving. The stories he has shared with me over the years regarding his academy endeavors and active-duty commitments were what truly drew […]

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