Hi all
My first post, hope I do this correctly. DS was notified that he was an alternate for the USCGA class of '12. He is currently a sophomore at a good engineering school, but is finding class size and lack of teacher involvement & mentorship hindering his education. He's realizing that he wants more than just to sit and listen to a professor (who doesn't even know his name) ramble on and on. He very much wants to be part of the USCGA and experience all they have to offer, including commaraderie, guided direction, athletic involvement, and most of all, the opportunity to help others with the skill and experience he will get there.
As his parents, we are feeling a bit overwhelmed with the amount of information this incredible website offers. Dodmerb put him on remedial status because of childhood allergies. We've returned all the paperwork but fear getting DQ'd because the allergies occurred up until age 15. He scored 220 (out of 300) on his fitness exam, which shows he is in good shape (he takes no meds for allergies).
Like everyone else, we have a million questions, and will post a few of them on the appropriate boards. You guys are awesome, wish I had found this site months ago!
mom2five
My first post, hope I do this correctly. DS was notified that he was an alternate for the USCGA class of '12. He is currently a sophomore at a good engineering school, but is finding class size and lack of teacher involvement & mentorship hindering his education. He's realizing that he wants more than just to sit and listen to a professor (who doesn't even know his name) ramble on and on. He very much wants to be part of the USCGA and experience all they have to offer, including commaraderie, guided direction, athletic involvement, and most of all, the opportunity to help others with the skill and experience he will get there.
As his parents, we are feeling a bit overwhelmed with the amount of information this incredible website offers. Dodmerb put him on remedial status because of childhood allergies. We've returned all the paperwork but fear getting DQ'd because the allergies occurred up until age 15. He scored 220 (out of 300) on his fitness exam, which shows he is in good shape (he takes no meds for allergies).
Like everyone else, we have a million questions, and will post a few of them on the appropriate boards. You guys are awesome, wish I had found this site months ago!
mom2five