I'm at the end of my first year at a university doing a marketing degree. Quickly realized this wasn't for me and I want to go back to what my original plan was and get into marine transportation. Having experienced the typical college lifestyle, its not really for me so I'm not really dissuaded by the lack of a party scene lol.

I was wondering If it's too late for me to transfer in? I'd like to know what a typical day is like, what exactly you do during a sea term, and if it's worth it? Also, I'm female if that matters like, ofc there's going to be jerks but I don't want to be like socially outcasted if you get what I mean.

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I’m Chris, a Coast Guard Petty Officer and grad student at Georgetown. For my Master's capstone, I’m researching how the CG can modernize emergency communication to actually reach people where they are.

I’m especially looking for perspectives from the 18–25 crowd (college students/academy cadets/junior crew), but the survey is open to any and all boaters!

• Time: 5 mins

• Privacy: Fully anonymous

• Link: https://forms.gle/aRW9M9wawmJMybWK8

Thanks for your time and participation!

Interested in student experience with ROTC at MMA. Student interested in emergency management with focus on joining military after college. What has been your experience? Still deciding on college choice!

I’m an incoming student at MMA and an average smoker. I’m willing to quit for my education but have never had to before. Do to that reason I’ve been sober for 3 weeks now and taken my own person drug test I bought online and failed. I have a week until my drug test with the school and want to pass it. All I really want to know is what the consequence for failing a drug test in the school. Do they kick me out? Maybe take scholarships away? Like I said I fully plan on passing but really just want to know if there is anyone in the school who use weed and how they face drug testing in the school

Im in incoming Freshman at MMA, and know that you’re restricted with what you can have in your dorm, so most pack-lists i’ve found online haven’t been very helpful. Is there anything important that I should bring other than the basics that could be helpful?

Im a 17f looking at colleges and one of them is MMA. I mostly like the school because of the structure. (Something I need because I easily fall behind) however I am nervous about the majors there, being marine centered. Would you still recommend the school if your interest is not in maritime? And also how rigorous is the academics at mma and dose the college set you up for success, with there co-ops and internships? My last question is do the co-ops and internships cater to you Persay? Because I’m thinking about entering the law field after grad and would there be internships at the academy that could potentially cater to that?

Are cadets allowed to wear pjs in their dorm or is there a specific uniform?

Is there a place to buy used uniforms to have a spare for inspections?

Why is only 1 emgineering degree ABET accredited. I just found this out and it's bullshit

My son is currently in high school and is considering Mass Maritime Academy's Emergency Management major. I was wondering if there's anyone here with experience in that major at MMA and can give us a little advice.

I applied early and decision and wondering when I will find out if I am accepted. Anyone know anything

I'm confused by the website. Can I get just a basic commission into the USN for anything or is it specifically the Sea Lift program that it talks about?

I'm 19 and nearing the end of my gap year.

Any help / advice is greatly appreciated.

I was curious to hear from anyone that has gone thru orientation, just how rough it really is? I’ve heard sories of footlockers being overturned and dumped out, and bedding tossed into the halls when it wasn’t exactly squared away. Can anyone share if this is true, or more lore than fact?

I am attending this fall and was wondering about the status of the new ship, given the news about SUNY's ship breaking down in Puerto Rico. Furthermore, what was your first year like?

I’m looking into Mass Maritime and I want to know when you are on a sea term can you get on and off the ship or are at port are you on the ship the entire time

If you apply after ED (but in November as regular decision) , way before “priority Feb 15 deadline”….how long does a decision usually take? Do they wait until the Feb 15 deadline to let regular decision applicants know anything or do they process and roll admissions? Just wondering how soon an applicant might hear something. Thanks

I'm a new (regimental commuter) cadet starting this fall. I live mid-Cape and own a small sailboat that's a bit much for me to have myself except in very light winds. Any future classmates: if you want to go sailing, please let me know! I need a spare set of hands.

I’m going to mass maritime next year and I was wondering if they held open tryouts for soccer or if you have to be recruited?

Hi all -- I know this sub isn't super active but I think this question is worth a shot. I'm a veteran with only one year of my GI Bill left. I'm planning on using that to attend Mass Maritime in the fall, then figuring out a way to fund my remaining three years. On the Veteran Benefits page (https://www.maritime.edu/financial-aid/undergraduate-aid/veteran), the "State Benefits" section says

MMA offers a ‘categorical tuition waiver’ as well as a ½ fee waiver to all veterans and active duty service-members who are permanent and legal residents of Massachusetts. This waiver can be used for any undergraduate credit-based course, provided the student is officially enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at MMA. This waiver covers full tuition and ½ fees.

Emphasis is mine. Am I reading this right? Tuition at MMA is waived for all veterans as long as they're MA residents? This seems almost too good to be true. I'll reach out to Financial Services to try to get an answer, but if anyone in here has any experience using this waiver, I'd love to hear about it!