Layla Ernst: Post-AIM Interview
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. Difficult. Did all your physical fitness preparation pay off? The training I did assisted me in not falling behind the other AIM members. If I had not done any physical training, I would have fallen behind and performed poorly. What was the most interesting […]
Layla Ernst: Pre-AIM Interview
What interests you about the Academy and what made you apply to AIM? I have known for a while that I want to become an officer in the military. I am working through applying to the service academies and wanted to see what the Coast Guard has to offer. I wish to learn what branch […]
Lily Slaughter: Post-AIM Interview
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. Extremely real. Did all your physical fitness preparation pay off? It definitely did! Prior to attending AIM, I focused mainly on pushups and sit-ups while my running was already in good shape. I scored well on the PFE so in that respect, it paid […]
Lily Slaughter: Pre-AIM Interview
What interests you about the Academy and what made you apply to AIM? Growing up I was surrounded by all things Coast Guard as my dad went to the Academy himself and served for many years. In high school, I became interested in pursuing the service myself. My freshman year I spent a lot of […]
Gwen Slaughter: Post-AIM Interview
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. Stressful, chaotic, and disorienting. Did all your physical fitness preparation pay off? Yes, it did. I feel that I performed well on the PFE and could keep up with all the physical requirements that were asked of me. It made this week a little […]
Gwen Slaughter: Pre-AIM Interview
What interests you about the Academy and what made you apply to AIM? I’ve always been interested in the Academy, even from a young age. My dad went to the Academy and hearing about his experience and the opportunities he had at CGA and after he graduated is the main reason why I want to […]
Ella Stolarzyk: Post-AIM Interview
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. My initial impression of AIM was: tense and competitive, yet motivational. Did all your physical fitness preparation pay off? My physical fitness preparation and training prior to AIM proved to be highly worthwhile! On the second day of AIM, we were given the opportunity […]
Ella Stolarzyk: Pre-AIM Interview
What interests you about the Academy and what made you apply to AIM? As I considered different service academies, I was drawn to the Coast Guard Academy for its humanitarian mission. That mission deeply resonates with my personal values, as it embodies the ideology of aiding those in need. I made the decision to apply […]
Shaun Chung: Post-AIM Interview
Describe your initial impression of AIM in five words or less. Very intense and fast-paced. Did all your physical fitness preparation pay off? Yes, it really did help that my cardio was in tip-top shape coming into it. There was a lot of running and moving to different kinds of places and I know some […]
Shaun Chung: Pre-AIM Interview
What interests you about the Academy and what made you apply to AIM? The Coast Guard Academy (CGA) is unique in that its emphasis on saving lives and helping others is very important to me. I always work well with people and love serving and caring for others and the Coast Guard’s mission fits my […]
