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I am currently an Applied Math and Meteorology double major as well as an intercollegiate athlete. Your academic advisors will work with you to build your schedule. I even know some people who are triple majors. It's very possible to have a successful cadet career with more than one major.

Even if you end up leaving the academy before commitment, you will have gained an experience that will better you in any other career you might pursue. It's an opportunity not many people get to have.

Everyone is issued a standardized swimsuit. Which is the 'uniform' for BCT testing and swim/ water survival 3 degree year. I don't recall a swimsuit being on the packing list for '26. I would recommend just a regular one piece swimsuit if you bring your own, solid black or blue.

Doolie here. Had straight A's / was at top of my class at a very challenging high school. I validated a handful of classes. First semester will be different for everyone. I primarily struggled with burn-out from high school. I had a schedule similar to most 3-degs and got C's for the first time...

I have the Nikes and I plan to wear them again for CST. (Very Durable) One thing I like about them is that they almost feel like running shoes, are light weight, and dry really fast. Highly recommend.

Just finished Doolie Year. Even before recognition there were plenty of moments that reinforced my decision to come to USAFA and allowed me to have "fun." Your experience at the academy will be what you make of it. Free time is hard to come by during the academic year, but there are plenty of...

On the I-Day packing list it does not specify how many pairs of Athletic/running shoes I can bring... Can I bring two pairs? Or is it implied you only bring one pair? I know that in addition to what I bring a pair of athletic shoes will be issued during BCT. I have not been able to find anything...