Tips for Swab Summer
Before Swab Summer, I thought that I had a good idea of what it would be like. Living decently close to the academy, I was lucky enough to have opportunities to attend events on campus, including AIM and Bears Day. I knew without doubt that I would be put to the test- both physically and […]
My Experience on EAGLE!
Sailing through the Bermuda Triangle was an experience I never imagined I would be able to experience. Seeing the blanket of stars every night was a sight I’ll never forget. My 3/c summer started in New London, Connecticut and took me sailing throughout the Caribbean. Words cannot describe how grateful I am for this experience. […]
Welcome to Another School Year!
Let me tell you about some aspects of the Academy you may not know about. At least, these are some of the things I didn’t know before I started the school year a few months ago. Knowing some of these could make your life a little less stressful when you get here. After Swab Summer, […]
Four Years of Highlights
What is great about each year at the Coast Guard Academy? Freshman year – You might hear a lot of bad things about freshman or 4/c year at the Academy. However, even this year has its highlights. First, you make a lot of friends. You get to make a variety of friends. You will become […]
What I Learned from Parent’s Weekend
Hi everyone! The month of October has been crazy busy, filled with Columbus Day Weekend, Midterms, Parents’ Weekend, and of course, Halloween. It’s crazy to think that I am already half way through the semester, especially because it seems like forever ago that I reported in on July 1st. After the first few weeks of […]
How Much This Place Has Changed Me
Recently, the 4th class at the Academy, myself included, experienced an annual tradition called 101st night, where we become ‘swabs’ again for a few hours and it’s mainly compromised of a lot of yelling and a few push-ups. However, it was a sharp contrast to Swab Summer, when I felt like I drifted through the […]
Billet Night Excitement
I write today from the confines of my room, as a snowstorm closed base! Thankfully this means that there were no classes today, not even the virtual kind. Today has been a well-needed reprieve from the hustle and bustle of a typical spring semester. The major difference this spring semester is (and you probably guessed […]
What is Gangway?
Gangway is a privilege that 1/c cadets earn during their last semester at the Academy, usually in April or May. This privilege allows 1/c cadets to leave campus whenever they would like, as long as they are not absent from military obligations. This includes morning formations, meals, trainings, and classes. Prior to earning gangway, 1/c […]
Secret Perks of Being a Cadet
Being in the military brings lots of perks. If you are thinking about joining a military service academy or ROTC, here are a few unexpected perks that might be thrown your way. Chipotle does a law enforcement discount, and technically, the Coast Guard is the only branch of the military with law enforcement authority. If […]
The Last Stretch
Time at the Academy flies by, but also feels so slow. I don’t know why the days feel like forever but the weeks go fast. The last few months has been crazy with Billet Night , spring break, castle dance, and more. Here, I’ll summarize all the things you can look forward to when you’re […]