Melisa Gonzalez6th Hour

December 6, 2012

United States Coast Guard Academy

United States Coat Guard AcademyAddress: 31 Mohegan Ave New London, CT 06320Number: 800-883-8724

History

• Funded 1876• At first it was the School of Instruction of Revenue

Cutter Service• First located in Maryland• The land where it is now was purchased in 1930• In 1947 they received the Horst Wessel which they

renamed the USCG Eagle; it is the main training vessel

Tuition and Required Fees

• The tuition, room and board of the academy are paid by the government.

• All cadets receive $11,150 a year• Obligation: Five years of service after

graduation

Degrees Offered

• Undergraduate college• Bachelors in Science• Ensign in the US Coast Guard

Major Program

• What will I study and ultimately get my degree on?

Uhhh…I had never thought of going past the academy. If I get accepted and I graduate from the academy I plan to continue serving in the Coast Guard. If I ever decide to leave the military I would like to go into law enforcement. (homicide)

Other Information

• Challenging: Cadets take math, science, nautical science, engineering, and liberal arts they are also expected to finish in four years.

• Physical: Rigorous physical training is part of a cadets daily life at the academy.

• Military: A relentless experience with valuable rewards.

WHY?!?!?!

Why did I choose the USCGA? I choose it because I think it would be a good experience and a great opportunity. I have always wanted to join the military and go to college at the same time. I thought I had to choose one or the other until my ROTC teacher informed me of this academy. Money is also an issue when talking about college and well the academy is tuition free. When I was a little girl my dad always told me if I was a guy he would want me to join the marines. But I found the coast guard way more interesting. I would like to save someone’s life every time I get a chance to because if it would be mine or someone I love life I’d like someone to save them too. I want to find it just another part of the job.

References

• www.uscga.edu• www.wikepedia.com