Michelle Yang: Post-AIM Reflection
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
Antonio Carmona: Pre-AIM Interview
What made you apply to AIM? A friend of mine attended AIM last year and told me all about it. After that conversation I decided to do some research. I learned AIM is as close as it gets to the real thing. I applied to AIM because I wanted to experience what it takes to […]
Abby Converse: Pre-AIM Interview
What made you apply to AIM? The Coast Guard Academy interests me because it offers an opportunity to serve something bigger than myself, aligning with my passion for science and engineering. I applied to AIM to get a firsthand experience of Academy life and to determine if the Coast Guard is the right fit for […]
