<p>This may sound like a stupid question, seeing as I'm not even at the Naval Academy yet, but I wanted to know a little about life afterwards on a typical Surface Warfare vessel.</p>
<p>To all alumni, how did Academy life differ from life in the Fleet? Would you rate one as better than the other?</p>
<p>And as a quick side question, approximately how much space is there in your living quarters as an Ensign?</p>
<p>Also, how do shifts generally work? 12 on/12 off, 8 on/16 off, 8 on/8 off, etc.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>