Cadet Blogs
- Gina Sobinovsky | September 6, 2023
As I made the transition from Swab Summer to the academic year, I realized that I needed to undergo a...
- Hayden Anderson | September 5, 2023
Sports at the Academy is a large part of the cadet training process. I am a part of the football...
- Madeline Mee | September 5, 2023
Firstly, the Coast Guard Academy’s mission resonated with me. As an institution focused on serving the country, the Academy’s focus...
- Christian Salayon | July 31, 2023
Reminiscing on my time as a swab, there is one instant I will never forget. During my time on Barque...
- Lauren O'Neill | July 28, 2023
Cadre Summer was a really exciting time for my class, marking the transition from being a follower and underclassman to...
- Lucas Tabit | June 22, 2023
All the 3/c are talking about which cadre they want to be now that cadre summer is slowly approaching. Whether...
- Leah Balser | June 20, 2023
If you are reading this, you are either considering or taking part in Swab Summer or the Academy Introduction Mission...
- Grace Edmonson | March 13, 2023
If you’re one of the lucky few who have been accepted into the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, congratulations and welcome!...
- Kai Wismar | June 8, 2023
One of the best parts of CGA for me so far was going to CG units 3/c summer. My summer...
- Emily Morin | June 8, 2023
Station New Haven: I loved my time at Station New Haven. There were 4 of us at the station and...
- Katelyn Mankewich | June 16, 2025
Before Swab Summer, I thought that I had a good idea of what it would be like. Living decently close...
- Riley Ritter | June 3, 2025
Sailing through the Bermuda Triangle was an experience I never imagined I would be able to experience. Seeing the blanket...
- Michelle Swanson | April 30, 2025
At the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, cheerleading is more than just rallying a crowd, it’s a display of pride, discipline,...
- Daisy Hansen | April 30, 2025
Before I came to the Academy, I was a dancer—not a cheerleader. Flipping and stunting in front of a crowd?...
- Kailee Heron | February 26, 2025
After a fun and eventful winter break it was without a doubt hard to come back. Going from the comfort...
- Lilly Webster | February 25, 2025
What is it like coming back to the Academy after winter break? Hard. I am going to be honest; it...
- Matthew Condon | September 10, 2024
Let me tell you about some aspects of the Academy you may not know about. At least, these are some...
- Maddie Fender | September 12, 2023
If I were to give high school applicants advice when applying to the Academy, I would tell them to continue...
- Jack Davidson | September 12, 2023
Being a cadet, student, and a collegiate athlete can be difficult to balance at times. In order to balance all...
- Jonah Lee | September 6, 2023
Because of how much structure there is in your schedule at the Coast Guard Academy, life for me at the...
