Claire Northrup: Post-AIM Reflection
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. Motivating, Inspiring, and Challenging What was the most interesting thing you learned about the Academy that you didn’t already know? Before attending AIM, I conducted extensive research to learn about the Academy and its life; however, one aspect that stood out to me during my time […]
Claire Northrup: Pre-AIM Reflection
How did you hear of the Coast Guard Academy? Receiving an appointment at the United States Coast Guard Academy has been a lifelong goal of mine. I first set my sights on the Academy in fourth grade when my uncle shared with me his time at the Academy and active duty in the Coast Guard. […]
Zareb Gonzalez: Post-AIM Reflection
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less.Difficult, fun, stressful, rewarding. What was the most interesting thing you learned about the Academy that you didn’t already know?I was surprised to learn that the Academy offers many different career paths—you’re not limited to just Coast Guard-specific roles. There’s a lot more variety than […]
William Kayes: Post-AIM Reflection
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less.Overwhelming, Stressful, Exhilarating, Rewarding, Unforgettable 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 United States Coast Guard Academy was how challenging it was to eat without looking at our […]
Vivian Draper: Post-AIM Reflection
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less.Wow, this is different. What was the most interesting thing you learned about the Academy that you didn’t already know? I learned about the different aspects of each major at the Coast Guard Academy, but the most memorable thing I learned was about the atmosphere […]
Zareb Gonzalez: Pre-AIM Reflection
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
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
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
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
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 […]
