Hey, I thought of serval more questions that I often get asked. I also threw in some questions that I...
As a Colorado native, everyone could understand why I feared the Connecticut weather. The large increase in humidity and rain...
Academics at the Academy is certainly challenging to say to least, but one thing that keeps me motivated is my...
Since coming to the Coast Guard Academy, I had my eyes set on going on exchange. Finally, 3/c year, second...
I remember starting my application to the Coast Guard Academy, I didn’t really know where to start and knew I...
Hello, hello! I’m 4/c Gigi Edmondson, from Marlborough, Massachusetts. When I got into USCGA, I used to scour these blog...
I am an avid reader and enjoy selecting books which interest me outside of my required school reading. I found...
How is the food? We have cadets from other Academies that stay at the Coast Guard Academy for a semester....
For most people, classes run from 0800 to around 1600, or 4:00 pm. After that, the rest of the day...
One thing I really enjoy when I am at the Academy is finding my balance to the daily academic and...
The most valuable piece of advice I have for applicants is to take advantage of every oppurtunity that comes your...
You may be searching for ways to prepare for Swab Summer, like studying the mission, doing pushups and going for...
Before Swab Summer, I thought that I had a good idea of what it would be like. Living decently close...
Sailing through the Bermuda Triangle was an experience I never imagined I would be able to experience. Seeing the blanket...
At the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, cheerleading is more than just rallying a crowd, it’s a display of pride, discipline,...
Before I came to the Academy, I was a dancer—not a cheerleader. Flipping and stunting in front of a crowd?...
After a fun and eventful winter break it was without a doubt hard to come back. Going from the comfort...
What is it like coming back to the Academy after winter break? Hard. I am going to be honest; it...
Let me tell you about some aspects of the Academy you may not know about. At least, these are some...
If I were to give high school applicants advice when applying to the Academy, I would tell them to continue...