DAY IN MY LIFE || Cadet @ the U.S. Coast Guard Academy

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3 жыл бұрын

Join me on a typical Friday in my life at the Coast Guard Academy!
LIKE & SUBSCRIBE to bring me some encouragement! I make videos on Military, Lifestyle, and Faith to share the lessons I've learned and be a light to the world.
If you have questions, let me know here in the comments, or DM me on Instagram.
About me:
Instagram ~ @ejay2k
I graduate from CGA in May of 2022, and have at least 5 years of Coast Guard service to follow.
I am also a Christian, and it has been on my heart to share the love of God through social media. We'll see where He takes me on this journey :)
Disclaimer: These views are mine and should not be construed as views of the U.S. Coast Guard

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@alanberry5091 2 ай бұрын

Just saw this. Graduated in 1969 from USCGA. Noticing major differences between then and now. Interesting video. At the end of the day, in the service, I was duty swimmer on our ship, and in open ocean jumped in water, swam out and brought man in life jacket (24 hours) back along side of ship for rescue. Hour later, did the same for 3 clinging to a life ring. It was worth all that I went through at the Academy. Back in the day, we had mandatory chapel on Sunday. I was involved in Officer's Christian Fellowship, which provided many Christian contacts in the Academy and later.

@MCAMP731 3 жыл бұрын

I go to Mass Maritime, but hope to commission into the Coast Guard when I graduate. Its interesting to see the how similar, and different, our schools are :)

@ErinEdwards 3 жыл бұрын

Ah so cool! Good luck! Hope to see you in the fleet :)

@theindustriouspodcast4911 3 жыл бұрын

love the transitions when you magically appear in different outfits. good work on capturing everything

@diegoferrr6173 3 жыл бұрын

John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son so that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

@diecireal6065 3 жыл бұрын

Love the video. Thanks for serving our country!

@johnsowa999 Жыл бұрын

Much respect for doing what you are doing to serve your country

@scblair Жыл бұрын

Very cool. Thanks for this. Considering CGA for my youngest son who loves the environment, the ocean and SCUBA. Appreciate the faith element as well. Love Bob Goff!

@johnberryhill8106 3 жыл бұрын

Saw a few "dust bunnies" on that floor !........lol .......love your spirit and enthusiasm for your country. I did 20 yrs in Army as a Senior NCO.......would be proud to serve under a fine officer of your caliber. Great Video!

@rhettoncale6940 3 жыл бұрын

It’s cool because you always see prospectives about West point, and the Naval academy.. so I really like this keep up the great work!🙏🏼

@davidminard3266 3 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel great work. I give you props with being able to go to a service academy. I also wanted to say that I am thrilled that you are Christian as well. Keep it up and God bless you.

@ErinEdwards 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@Sharpbevel 3 жыл бұрын

As an old retired Coastie (E7 then JG) I really like your channel. You’re doing a great job. Good luck and enjoy the adventure! I went to corpsman school in 1981. At the time we lived on the top of Chase Hall. I forgot how many stairs it was to the top but I got in shape by the end of training!n. :)

@ErinEdwards 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I will for sure embrace every second! I live on the top floor now! Definitely a lot of stairs 🥴

@diegoferrr6173 3 жыл бұрын

John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son so that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

@robertwelling691 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Erin! Thank you for showing us what it's like at the USCGA. I was stationed there from 1985 to 1988 as a YN1. It was one of the best places to be stationed because of all the commodities. As you know, most CG units are small and sometimes remotely located. Thank you for your service and posting these videos and I wish you Godspeed in all your endeavors. Semper Paratus and Bravo Zulu to you!

@richardfrancis5406 3 жыл бұрын

It takes so much study and work to achieve what you are doing for this country...I live in Clearwater where we have the air station and the station on Sand Key...that is. Great family to belong to...I wish you the best in your career as a USCG officer...

@ErinEdwards 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@cactus_pot 2 жыл бұрын

My uncle graduated there a long time ago, the way he explained it made it sound like a prison, prob still feels like that but I feel like technology made it feel less which is not bad so pretty cool video

@robertmadison2752 Жыл бұрын

As a Guardsman and a Christian, you would really enjoy the Sea of Galillee. If you haven't been yet, put it on your "soon" list. (Don't expect to walk across, though. Surface tension was greater back then.)

@williamgibb5557 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to see life from a female point of view! Fortunately there is a difference, and a big one! Thank you for serving and maintaining my freedom!! Personally, I love your hair both long and cleaned up. Stay safe and happy!

@hollykm Жыл бұрын

Lol

@santiagorodriguez4235 3 жыл бұрын

I like to watch your videos even if I don't understand much English, 😂 greetings from a cadet from Prefectura Naval Argentina (CG Argentina), I subscribed and followed you on instagram! 🙌🏽

@ErinEdwards 3 жыл бұрын

Yayyy!

@bilaldaw9133 3 жыл бұрын

Even I was in the academy last ocs 2-21 class but I didn’t knew a lot about cadets lifestyle

@bilaldaw9133 3 жыл бұрын

I am an international student *

@igotjams1 2 жыл бұрын

God truly works in mysterious ways. I tuned in to see what a day is like for a cadet, but when you opened the video with Galatians, I was suprised. I settled in watching but then you mentioned going to fellowship, I was again taken aback. How does this cadet, with her structured day find time for bible study and fellowship? When you mentioned that its important for us to spend time with God regularly I felt bad because I haven't been doing this for quite some time now. It's been the usual excuses: school, sports, family and friends. When it comes down to it, it me and me alone who's walked away from the Lord. It's been 5 days now since I first watched your video but I am reading the bible again and will be going to church on Sunday. I tuned in to get an understanding of what the Coast Guard Academy is like, but I instead got a serious look at myself and my relationship with God. Thank you and God bless.

@ErinEdwards 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this in the comments! It is so uplifting to hear about the ways God is working through this channel! Your comment is encouraging me to spend more time in the word as this school has been much busier than last. Thank you and praying that your time in the word be fruitful! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙌🏻

@gdofred 3 жыл бұрын

Erin, I was supposed to visit the CGA last June 2020 before COVID cancelled the Military Operations Research Society Symposium. Seems like MORS would line up with several of your courses...

@ErinEdwards 3 жыл бұрын

It does! I’ve never heard of MORS before

@josephchavez4617 3 жыл бұрын

Hey! I’m a reapplicant to CGA and I’m actually the battalion chaplain at MMI. If I get an appointment I want to get involved with fellowship stuff at the academy too! Also I’m hoping to pursue a cyber major too! Awesome video btw!

@ErinEdwards 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! What you're doing is awesome and I hope to see you here next year!

@diegoferrr6173 3 жыл бұрын

John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son so that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

@palmerphotojournal5403 3 жыл бұрын

Ayyyy MMI, 2018 grad here

@alswn23 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of Bible is that and where can I get one?

@matthewhelm7690 2 жыл бұрын

Remember to treat your petty officers well they will make you shine

@Mendozajohn831 3 жыл бұрын

What do you think is better the Coast Guard or the US army

@SteamboatWilley 3 жыл бұрын

How has Covid impacted your social life at the academy? I get that in the USA you can't get into a bar until you're 21 anyway (which must suck if you're a student), but what about other extra-curricular activities?

@Thebrightestknight 2 ай бұрын

Do you have to write all your notes by hand or are you allowed to take them digitally

@nicholaslennox8066 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate this point of view, it will be funny if you end up being my boss one day.

@johnpaherne8872 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Erin. Just found your videos and love them. I was wondering where you were getting your food. Was it from the wardroom within Chase Hall? Looks a bit different than it did in the early 70's. I'm from the Class of 74.

@ErinEdwards 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, that was the wardroom

@hlynnkeith9334 3 жыл бұрын

Your academic schedule is heavy in math. I like that.

@roberterickson2239 2 жыл бұрын

I taught math for a couple of years. What we tend to forget is there are two parts to math. The first is doing the arithmetic. The second, and probably the most important, is it teaches you how to address and focus on a problem. If you don't understand the scope of the problem, you can't solve it very well. That skill applies in any job and career you may pursue.

@mcfifa2062 3 жыл бұрын

Can you make a video about "tips for the service academies" (Like getting accepted) (P.s. I'm trying to go to cga so it would be very helpful)

@ErinEdwards 3 жыл бұрын

YES! I will be working on more videos like this soon!

@mcfifa2062 3 жыл бұрын

@@ErinEdwards Is it possible I could get your email so we can talk about getting into the academy?

@ErinEdwards 3 жыл бұрын

@@mcfifa2062 Message me one Instagram @ejay2k

@diegoferrr6173 3 жыл бұрын

John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son so that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

@jb3838 3 жыл бұрын

Ur learning things I learned in 8th and 9th grade? Well not maritime navigation lol but linear regression and derivatives?

@Mendozajohn831 3 жыл бұрын

Is it still the same

@09impala 2 жыл бұрын

3:23 IS THAT A SUBARU BAJA?

@diegoferrr6173 3 жыл бұрын

John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son so that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

@jamesbehnke7944 2 жыл бұрын

Hi I’m 14 (freshman in high school) and I work around boats at a yacht club teaching kids to sail. I am super enthusiastic about the coast guard but nervous that I won’t get in. I have good grades/in high honors, I’m athletic, and comfortable around the water. Is there anything else I should try to work on or better myself at? I also play cello quite well. Would that help me get in? Thanks for any help!

@andrewoh2735 2 жыл бұрын

I’m not in any of the service academies but I’ve had a few advice given to me since I want to attend USAFA, USNA, or USCGA. Since you’re doing well academically and physically I’d suggest going for some programs to help build some leadership. Since your a freshman see if your high school has a JROTC, the branch shouldn’t necessarily matter since it’s the leadership and military skills that will help you the most. If your high school doesn’t have a JROTC I’d suggest looking into other military related programs such as Civil Air Patrol, Naval Sea Cadet Corps, or Young Marines. Being in these programs should help you build more character for yourself to work on. One thing I’d like to mention is that I often say ‘being in a unique organization is one thing but doing something unique in that organization is another’. Point is, if you do join any of these programs or any other leadership program try aiming for leadership positions as it will again build character and leadership skills for yourself. I personally am apart of NJROTC and Civil Air Patrol and in certain leadership positions and trying my best to improve myself along the way. Overall, give a look into the things I mentioned and continue to work on yourself and I can bet that you’ll find yourself admitted into the Academy of your choosing. Hope this helps!

@umhi5743 2 жыл бұрын

Woah, I’m 14 too, I’m the complete opposite, I’m almost always about to drown when I go in water, I’m not physically in shape anymore, and I know nothing about boats. Yet I’m still considering joining the CG… as a rescue swimmer 😂 It seems really cool and I would like to do some type of military service without having to kill anybody, and rescuing people from dangerous situations is something I would love to do. But it seems like an impulsive decision so I dunno, maybe I’ll be a hostage negotiator, but I’m still considering taking the decision of becoming a Coast Guard. Who knows, but it’s cool seeing another kid my age thinking of doing it too. Hope your dreams come true, and I’d say, you should join the CG, just make sure to continue researching about it to see if you are really prepared. A lot don’t do it and give up because it was too much for them and they took the decision impulsively. But anyways, I hope all the best for you, God bless you!

@jamesbehnke7944 2 жыл бұрын

@@umhi5743 same with me military wise. Good luck! And thank you!

@nala7829 Жыл бұрын

Hi! I'm not in the Coast Guard (I'm 15, and in a similar situation), but I think you've got a great start and recommend you apply to AIM! It's between your Junior and Senior year. I'd also recommend contacting the admissions officer for your area for advice!

@eurekadiamond9043 Жыл бұрын

God bless ❤️

@Karenswalk1207 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! My ex husband was a Coastie. I loved the families I got to know during his time in. Do you have to pay for your computer? What was the name of the app where you had a Bible study and fellowship on it ? Thank you.

@ErinEdwards 3 жыл бұрын

It is just the YouVersion bible app!

@Karenswalk1207 3 жыл бұрын

@@ErinEdwards thank you

@brooklinemayhem9801 3 жыл бұрын

What do you think the most important thing is when applying to the academy?

@ErinEdwards 3 жыл бұрын

Try your best to show the admissions officers your character in your essays. You don't have a lot of room so pick the parts of your life that have impacted you the most and emphasize how they shaped your character. Well rounded-ness is always a good thing and having past leadership experience will show them that you are already on your way to being a leader!

@diegoferrr6173 3 жыл бұрын

John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son so that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

@umhi5743 2 жыл бұрын

I feel dumb, I didn’t even know that y’all went to school, I thought it was all just boot camp 😂

@hunterhoughton4753 2 жыл бұрын

do they have parties there?

@ErinEdwards 2 жыл бұрын

Not in the dorms!

@abbasketballedits5174 2 жыл бұрын

how long is the whole school like 4 years

@ErinEdwards 2 жыл бұрын

Yep!

@warensd6776 3 жыл бұрын

you allowed to have a ps4 or xbox in you room?

@ErinEdwards 3 жыл бұрын

As a freshman, you can only use these devices in a dayroom on the weekends, but as an upper-class the rules are relaxed and you are expected to manage your own time.

@warensd6776 3 жыл бұрын

ohhk thNk you

@SanjaySingh-py5eo Жыл бұрын

Nice line written in ur dairy

@Scouttroopertk-kq7le 3 жыл бұрын

ummmmm are rally a coast guard idk plz tell me no

@diegoferrr6173 3 жыл бұрын

John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son so that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

@mencken8 3 жыл бұрын

OK, please tone down the music soundtrack. Yes, I L&S.

@ddr874 3 жыл бұрын

EE?

@ErinEdwards 3 жыл бұрын

Operations Research and Computer Analysis

@Big-4 4 ай бұрын

Sure am grateful all that Covid nonsense is in the rearview mirror. My son is a fourth class cadet this year in Echo Company fortunately things are back to normal, whatever that means.

@shugardad 3 жыл бұрын

Side Planks! Now we are talkin. She needs to start a Patreon account. Her blue jeans have holes in them. She must be broke. Can't even afford patches.

@kriseriksen4737 3 жыл бұрын

I subscribed. Then you became a God botherer. So I unsubscribed. Shame, I liked your content.

@duard1220 3 жыл бұрын

What does it matter? I'm not religious in the least, but I still think Erin is presenting interesting content in a an upbeat and enjoyable manner. Religious or not, Erin is a true American and we need more people like her.

@kriseriksen4737 3 жыл бұрын

@@duard1220 It comes down to personal preference. I don't like proselytizing.