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 […]
Megan Doubrava: Post-AIM Interview
What were your first impressions? When I was with my family, before AIM started, I thought the campus was beautiful and I enjoyed walking around and taking it all in. After my parents dropped me off, we were separated into our platoons and were required to stand out on the bulkhead. That’s when I realized […]
Megan Doubrava: Pre-AIM Interview
What are your expectations going into AIM? New challenges to overcome. Since AIM will be a challenging week, it will help me grow and decide if I am ready to be a cadet at the Coast Guard Academy. How have you prepared? Running and strength training. I combine this training with my daily swimming practices. […]
Julia Striker: Post-AIM Interview
What were your first impressions? Nervous; but I started to calm down when I got to look around the beautiful campus and meet everyone in my platoon. But once the cadre came in and took us to Chase Hall, that’s when I realized that it was “go time” and I no longer had time to […]
Julia Striker: Pre-AIM Interview
What are your expectations going into AIM? That I will be challenged, create relationships with the people around me and learn what teamwork means. How have you prepared? In addition to my six-day per week swim practice schedule, I began incorporating more dryland work to prepare for the daily physical demands of AIM, and the […]
