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USMMA Personal Statement

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The college that I chose is the Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) asleep known as Kings Point. The United States Merchant Marine Academy is one of five U.S. academies it is highly regarded for the transportation industry and has some branches in the military. The Academy offers studies in International law and customs, personal management, marine navigation, and marine engineering along with the various other jobs and majors that account in running a large ship. The career I looked into at the Merchant Marine Academy is Marine Transportation. Marine transportation offers two fields to major in Marine Transportation or Maritime Logistics and Security. The one I am looking into for a career is Marine Transpiration. The reason why I chose Marine Transportation is because it seemed like an interesting job and lifestyle, also …show more content…

In the ten years I hope I am not sick of the sea and and still be as exited as I am today in exploring the opportunities that I can seek out to be successful in the field. What I look forward to in college education at the academy learning how everything works on the ship and learning about navigation, marine life, cargo handling skills and etc. The Marine Transportation program at the USMMA is a combination of nautical science and maritime business management. I think getting a degree in science and business will be something that interests me and that I look forward to.In sports I also look forward to because they have a swimming program it is something that has been apart of my life for a very long time and its gotten me through a lot of things in my life . In my education I look forward to meeting new people making new friends and finding people that have the same interests as me and I think it will be an insightful and enjoyable society to advance my studies and expand my horizons. Studying and doing well in the courses at the academy will set me up to be successful in the field of marine transpiration and to be

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