<p>What an simple, great piece. Like the caption so subtly points out, it really does capture the essence of the Academy experience and the beliefs of the people there. All's I can say is that I can't wait to join their ranks next year.</p>
<p>I want to write an article in a few years with the same spirit. We will gladly shed our blood and sweat for everyone else.</p>
<p>yea that was a pretty intense article.. That is a really azming piece of writing. I really hope I can get an appointment to the Academy next year.. Reading stuff like that makes me want to strive as hard as I can in order to get accepted to the Academy!</p>
<p>"You CAN use Ti-89s and Matlab in Calculus III (I'm in it now.) "</p>
<p>Sorry surfnkid, i was refering to the college i am attending now (NOT the air force academy). From what ive read, 89s or CASs are allowed at AFA calc III, which is what i think you are talking about. Sorry for the confusion.</p>
<p>Can you double major at the academy? I'm thinking of double majoiring in Chemistry and Mechanical Engineering (if I can).</p>
<p>You're insane. But yes you could...</p>
<p>My ALO double majored in like political science and aeronautical engineering. That's probably why hes a colonel</p>
<p>Double majoring doesn't earn you a higher rank. In fact, most of the things you do at the academy will have little influence in your career as an officer.</p>
<p>Wrong. The attitude you develop as you do those things at USAFA--deciding to double major over taking the easiest route; choosing to work out more to score higher on the PFT; supporting your classmates at a bball game; trying to improve yourself--makes an ENORMOUS difference in your career. You're right--no one looks at your undergrad gpa or what sport you played, but my experience is that you can't just turn it off and turn it on. Those that make the conscious effort to excel as cadets and continue that after they graduate are MUCH more likely to be successful. </p>
<p>Yes, you can double major. Yes, it is a positive but difficult thing to do. Yes, it will open more doors for you in your future. Opening doors to opportunity and keeping as many open as possible is what enables success.</p>
<p>I don't see taking a single major as always being the "easiest route," because as you know, you can take any combination of majors. To some people, double majoring in history and english might come naturally, and would comparitively be much easier than a single major in engineering. Just because you have a single major doesn't necessarily mean you're putting less effort into your work than someone that has two.</p>
<p>My son's Lacrosse coach had tried to contact Lax at the national convention last month. He is in the process of contacting him about my son the goalie.</p>
<p>Way back in the stone age...... 25 years ago things change and wasn't a varsity athlete. </p>
<p>In season vs off season? What are their schedules like?</p>
<p>My family is planning a vacation sometime within the next year, and we were wondering where we could see a calendar or something to see what days the cadet's have off throughout the year?</p>
<p>Just go to <a href="http://www.usafa.af.mil%5B/url%5D">www.usafa.af.mil</a> and click on "academics" on the left hand side. Then you'll see a scroll down. Click on "Academic calendar."</p>
<p>As you can see, as a cadet, you don't get many days off. :(</p>
<p>Thanks that helps. It's a little unclear about when classes end and what days cadets have off during the summer, can someone please clarify?</p>
<p>Academic classes are done each day by 1600, however, there may be other things going on such as training, parades, or intramurals. The summers here are brken up into 3 3-week periods. Generally cadets do different things each period (i.e. take a class, gliding, parachuting, going through glabal engagement, being a cadre member, etc.). Typically now, after their first summer (which is just BCT), one of their periods will be going on Ops Air Force (spending time at a U.S. base somewhere in the world to see things from a different perpective and gain insight into what the AS has to offer after graduation) and another one is leave (with the remaining one being most likely something mentioned above). In other words, there really isn't a "summer vacation" here and at any given time during the summer there are 2000-3000 cadets/basics here.</p>
<p>What's perhaps the most valuable advice, in one phrase, for a new cadet to survive BCT?</p>
<p>I'll give you one word.. Motivation. If you can remember why you came here and maintain that positive attitude you should be able to handle whatever the cadre throw at you.</p>
<p>I am a swimmer interested in the AFA and in swimming. I swim a 22 freestyle, working on a 21 for senior year of hs. It really would help if you are a male or female. I have looked at times and if you have question email me at <a href="mailto:crazywhit3@yahoo.com">crazywhit3@yahoo.com</a>.</p>
<p>Those are some good times. I was a recruited swimmer this year, and will attend USAFA next year. Email the coach, <a href="mailto:rob.clayton@usafa.af.mil">rob.clayton@usafa.af.mil</a>. He is a good guy and will help you through the admissions process. Plus you might be able to get yourself a free trip out there in September to spend the weekend with cadets and see a football game. If you have any questions about the Academy recruiting process, I'm a pretty good source. Otherwise, you need to make the first move. Summer Seminar is a great start.</p>