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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 […]

Michelle Yang: Post-AIM Reflection

Michelle Yang

Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less.Challenging. What was the most interesting thing you learned about the Academy that you didn’t already know? I learned more about Swab Summer, what it’s actually like, and the various summer opportunities available at the Academy such as AIM, Swab Summer cadre leadership, internships, and […]

Michelle Yang: Pre-AIM Reflection

Michelle Yang

How did you hear of the Coast Guard Academy? I first discovered the Coast Guard Academy while researching colleges that could offer me both strong academics and opportunities to continue growing athletically. As I explored my options, the Academy stood out because of its balance between rigorous academics, physical training, leadership development, and service to […]

Marinn Peters: Post-AIM Interview

Marinn Peters

Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. Challenging. What was the most interesting thing you learned about the Academy that you didn’t already know? I gained valuable insights about the Academy that were previously unknown to me. One notable discovery is that during 2nd class (2/c) year, cadets at the Coast […]

Gianna Banducci: Post-AIM Interview

Gianna Banducci

Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. Intimidating, Exhausting, Connections, and Structured. What was the most interesting thing you learned about the Academy that you didn’t already know?  The most interesting thing I learned about the Academy that I did not fully understand is what SWAB     Summer is all about. My […]

Gianna Banducci: Pre-AIM Interview

Gianna Banducci

How did you hear of the Coast Guard Academy? I heard about the Coast Guard Academy from a senior student at Ramey Unit School last year. What is the #1 thing you’ve done to prepare for AIM so far? The #1 thing I have done to prepare for AIM so far is my physical fitness. […]

Marinn Peters: Pre-AIM Interview

Marinn Peters

How did you hear of the Coast Guard Academy? My first encounter with the Coast Guard Academy occurred during my extensive research on various aviation programs. While most aviation programs share similarities, the Coast Guard Academy stood out due to its opportunities in the field of aviation. Aspiring to become a pilot, I am convinced […]

Antonio Carmona: Post-AIM Interview

Antonio Carmona

Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. Intense and nerve-racking. What was the most interesting thing you learned about the Academy that you didn’t already know? The most interesting thing I learned about the Academy was the many different opportunities to travel around the world. Whether it’s through international studies or […]

Abby Converse: Post-AIM Interview

Abby Converse

Describe your initial impression of AIM in 5 words or less? This will be tough. What was the most interesting thing you learned about the Academy that you didn’t already know? One of the most interesting things I learned about the Academy was a more in-depth look at the variety of majors. Specifically, that there […]

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