Gentleman,
Since I created this thread over 3 years ago lots has happened and have continued to closely follow gcaptain (truely amazing site). Anyways, back in 2009 my original plan was to go to CMA, however the funding didn’t quite work out the way I had planned so I joined the Navy (I’m in deck department / 1st Div). I am reaching my EAOS next year and am hopefully going to get permission to leave the Navy a 60 days early to start the fall semester at CMA. Looking forward to getting out but I have learned lots and lots of stuff in the Navy. I stand lookout, helm, and lee helm every underway, participate in sea and anchor detail, unreps, and ship preservation. Hopefully some of my experiences will help me out at CMA and a future career in the maritime industry.
After researching the cruise industry for several years it has become apparent to me as to why not many US mariners seek employment in it. However other areas of the maritime industry continue to catch my interest. Still would love to give it the cruise industry a chance though!
Well alright folks, just wanted to chime in once again (not necessary to create new thread) and say hello. I’ll be underway very very soon again and might not post for a few weeks.
Cheers
-T