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    Non-traditional student life at Maritime Academies

    Again, if you are granted special status (day student) you will only be a MUG for the first two weeks (Indoc) after that you will enjoy first class privileges. It's important that you get with me as soon as possible. There are a lot of costs that you can save as far as indoc and enrollment...
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    Non-traditional student life at Maritime Academies

    The upper classmen do not really have the power to drop the MUGs for pushups, the days of hazing are over. After Indoc if you are a day student, or student in special status, the school is similar to a Christian College in that you must wear uniforms to class. Day and Grad students are...
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    Non-traditional student life at Maritime Academies

    Well, my indoctrination is complete, and I can honestly say that it pales in comparison to USCG boot camp and even FDNY Probationary firefighter school. Make sure you are fit before you show up, keep your mouth shut and your ears open, and you will be fine. My biggest challenge was...
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    Non-traditional student life at Maritime Academies

    I am 40 years old and I am starting in the regiment on Sunday August 16, 2009. I first sailed USCG as enlisted starting way back in 1987. Then I got out and did merchant jobs, fishing boats, tugs. Then I joined the NYC Fire Department FDNY. (my father is retired FDNY) So now after 13 years on...
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