Happy Holidays

Good evening,

The semester will officially end tomorrow for me with my Rules of the Road final. Looking back on this semester, it truly has been the best one yet. I have had more opportunities and amazing experiences than I ever thought possible.

This winter I will be traveling on the T.S Kennedy for Sea Term. If this year is anything like last year it will be the time of my life. Next semester will hold more challenging classes, my first leadership position, and a Chinese roommate.

I hope that everyone has a great holiday. Good luck to all on your future endeavors. I hope to return to blogging soon.

Until next time,

3/c Joshua Lamm

Cadet Blogger

joshua.lamm@maritime.edu

Winter Ball

Good evening,

The Winter Ball was a great success. All of those who went surely had a great time. The trip aboard the Spirit of Boston gave us all a chance to relax. It's not often that we get the chance to hang out with our friends in such a manner. As we ate dinner we shared stories of sea term and of the other great times we've had in the last year and a half. After dinner the crowd went wild as everyone began to dance. I'm looking forward to next year as I'm sure it will be even more fun that this year.

This week marks the last full week of classes. Next week on Wednesday will be the beginning of finals. Tomorrow is actually my last day of the week as my Coastal Navigation Lab finished last week with our final. I can't wait to have the whole day off to relax. With the end of the semester approaching everyone is starting to move things home one thing at a time. I brought home all of my extra uniforms last week. There is still a lot of stuff to move out though. Of course some it will be returning with me when I report for sea term January 3rd.

Upcoming events:
-Comedy Night
-Friday
-Finals

Until next time,

3/ Joshua Lamm
Cadet Blogger
joshua.lamm@maritime.edu

Winter Ball

Good Morning,

I have survived yet another week. All I have left is my Coastal Navigation Two Lab final. This final shouldn't be too difficult as it will be very similar to the midterm. Though we are required to pass four different assessments on the final in order to pass the class. These assessments will prove that we understand the material and are able to apply it.

Tonight will mark the second annual winter ball aboard the Spirit of Boston. This is going to be an exciting event. The winter ball was organized this year by our social chair 3/c Jordan Megee. She has put a lot of time and effort into making this a great event. I am quite sure that it will just as amazing as she has been advertising. The winter ball allows cadets to enjoy a night out on the boat. The attire is not too formal. Many cadets will be wearing the dress blue uniform, except for the ladies of course. I'm looking forward to a great night ahead. I will be adding in pictures from the winter ball into next weeks blog.

Until next time,
3/c Joshua Lamm
Cadet Blogger
joshua.lamm@maritime.edu

Busy Week

Good Evening,

This week sure is a busy one. Naval Science project due Thursday, Rules of the Road test Thursday, and Coastal Navigation 2 Lab final on Friday. These final weeks are the weeks we have been preparing for all semester. With the days dwindling down one by one we all look forward to take that last final and pack up our rooms for winter break. Some are going to go off on commercial ships or co-ops, others will be setting sailing on the training ship for the winter, and the rest will likely reside here at MMA for winter classes. I will be enjoying the seven weeks of Sea Term aboard the T.S Kennedy this winter.

On another note fall conditioning for spring track and field continues this week. Track to me is an amazing workout where we work hard everyday. Also my teammates are all great people to share a few laughs with at practice.

Upcoming Events:
-Underclass Portraits
-Project, Exam, and Final (In that order)
-Winter Ball aboard the Spirit of Boston

Signing off,
3/c Joshua Lamm
Cadet Blogger
joshua.lamm@maritime.edu

Happy Holidays

Good Evening,

I hope that everyone enjoyed this years Thanksgiving. I know I did. The food was excellent this year as always. It is always nice to reflect and give thanks for all of the things that we are able to appreciate. I know I am thankful to be here at MMA and take part in an amazing education. As well as for my family who have always supported me among my endeavors.

I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. This semester has been flying by. I remember that first semester freshman year did not go by this fast by any means. That is probably due to the fact the sophomore year is a lot less stressful as far as the regiment goes than freshman year. We have already adapted to being on our own in a college atmosphere. While this years freshmen might still be adjusting to the maritime life.

Sea term is just around the corner. The freshmen have a meeting with Captain Bushy tomorrow evening to discuss sea term and what it involves. For many this years trip will be their first experience on the open ocean. Many of the sophomores going this year including myself are itching to set sail on the training ship down to the Caribbean. In the upcoming weeks we will be sharing stories from last year as we get ready to make new ones very soon.

With finals approaching everyone is putting in the extra effort to finish the semester strong.

Until next time,
3/c Joshua Lamm
Cadet Blogger
joshua.lamm@maritime.edu

ARMY VS. NAVY

Good Evening,

Last night MMA's Army ROTC Program took on the Navy SIP Program in an epic battle of flag football. The game went back and forth all night. First Navy would score and then Army would score right back. The game was tied 14 - 14 sending it into overtime. Army scored first setting the score 20 - 14. Navy blocked the extra point giving them the chance to score for the win. Navy scored again tying it up 20 to 20. Navy then had the chance for the extra point. 1/c Andrew Mullen scored the extra point for the Navy giving them the win 21 - 20 . From what I have been told this is the closest game to date. I'm sure next year Army will be looking for a little payback.

The sophomore shuffle is when all sophomores get moved to a new company after fall semester. These new companies are to be the companies we will stay in for the rest of our time here at MMA. My roommate and I have been shuffled over to Fifth Company. We look forward to joining the ranks of Fifth Company with the other sophomores being shuffled their as well.

Signing off,
3/c Joshua Lamm
Cadet Blogger
joshua.lamm@maritime.edu

Coming to a close

Good Evening,

I think it dawned on me for the first time just the other that the semester is almost over. The finals schedule has already been posted, the talk of sea term has begun, and Thanksgiving is around the corner. With the end of the semester near, we begin to pick our classes for next semester. It is a very exciting process as we get to plan our daily lives for the spring. Also, the chance to take more exciting classes in our major.

Tonight we attended a leadership meeting taught by Professor David Palmer. He talked about ethics and how they apply to leadership. We learned about moral blindness and using moral courage. The part that got through to me the most was the Front Page Test. Mr. Palmer talked about how if we are to make a decision and act on it; could we then publicize that in the newspaper that our friends, family, peers, and other read. Would we have been comfortable with that? If we were not it would mean that we had made the wrong choice. Mr. Palmer left us with a lot to digest as we prepare to take on leadership roles and postions.

The included picture is from last weeks charity volleyball game.

Upcoming Events:
-Annual Army vs. Navy Game
-Friday




Signing off,
3/c Joshua Lamm
Cadet Blogger
joshua.lamm@maritime.edu

The Big Win

In an effort to raise money for charity the school hosted the first ever volleyball tournament. The teams were the regimental staff, our very own girls volleyball team, and COMCAD. The regimental staff made comprised of our most senior ranking cadets on campus. COMCAD was made up of the officers from the commandants office; their team was also know as "Faded Glory".

I had the chance to see history in the making. First round was COMCAD vs. the Volleyball Team. COMCAD not only won the first game; they won three in a row to emliminate the girls from the tournament. Next up was the regimental staff. Again COMCAD destroyed the regimental staff. It was quite the sight to see. COMCAD was truly an underdog coming in the tournament as many wrote them off as old men. They showed true skill and clear determination to gain their win.

Overall the night was full of fun and great laughs. I'm sure next year the other teams will be looking for the win.

I took some great pictures and will be posting them soon.

Until next week,
-3/c Joshua Lamm
Cadet Blogger
joshua.lamm@maritime.edu

Maritime Underwater

Another fresh start to the week. Sunday night brought forth the rain. It has rained all day here, and the forecast is showing rain for tomorrow as well. Have no fear it's nothing that we can't fix we a little positive attitude. I mean we have a small campus, therefore can never get too wet walking to class. Another bright side to the rain is that is washes off my car. Saves me the few bucks of going to the car wash or doing itself. Now only if the rain could change my oil too.

My Monday was actually better than most Mondays. After Rules of the Road Class we had the chance to go over to the Electronic Navigation Lab for some exercises. Captain Modic presented a few scenarios in which we needed to use our knowledge of the rules to maneuver properly. It is also one of the first chances that we have had to actually get a good look at what these situations look like. It is easy to say what to do on paper, but applying it to real life situations, or in this case the simulator, is a another beast in its self. I can't wait to get another chance at the practice lab.

Upcoming events:
- Regimental Staff vs. COMCAD Staff in volleyball
- Dryer Weather
- Friday

Until next time,
-3/c Joshua Lamm
Cadet Blogger
joshua.lamm@maritime.edu

Fridays Lab

Good Afternoon,

Friday brought on another awesome lab in the Electronic Navigation Lab. This lab was very similar to the lab that we had over a month ago. Except this time it was all up to us. We had to figure out our own courses and make course changes. Adding to the difficulty of the lab, was that it was at night. The simulation started at 1700 and got dark immediately. To make things more difficult our instructor turned out the lights so the room was dark except for our instruments, screen, and a small light over our chart table. We also had to make sure we were maneuvering according to the rules of the road. Our ship was a 250 meter tanker. Our location was Block Island Sound which is off the eastern end of Long Island, New York. We took fixes every twelve minutes. Most of our fixes came off Montauk Light as well as a radar range from the shore. As we moved north, we got the chance to see a lot more action. Numerous vessels were in our area. Two in particular were Navy ships displaying the lights for a vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver. We also had a car carrier astern of us and a another tanker off our port bow. Another interesting part was the buoys that we encountering. All of them were marked on our chart, because the exercise was done at night we needed to confirm the buoys by looking at their light characteristics. I know that a buoys showing morse code alpha is a safe water buoy. As well as a green light flashing 2+1 is a bifurcation buoys. Using this knowledge, we knew which buoys were which.

Fortunately there were no collisions or groundings. We did quite well and had a great time applying our knowledge on more than just paper.

Coming up soon:
-Winter Ball tickets go on sale.
-Veterans Day (no classes)
-Friday

Until Next time,
-3/c Joshua Lamm
Cadet Blogger
joshua.lamm@maritime.edu

Changing of Season

Good Afternoon,

Crew season ended with great finish at the Head of the Fish in New York. All the boats rowed well. Especially the young novice men, for most of them this was there second regatta ever. My hat is off to them for a great performance. I'm very glad that crew is over. I no longer will have to get up at 0400 every morning to go to practice. I'll be able to attend a little something called morning formation. I will also have the chance to reduce the amount of coffee that I drink everyday, in which I am sure will be a lot healthier.

Now with crew over, track and field begins soon. I know it seems a little off that track would be starting in the fall, but the fact is that we need to start preparing for the spring months in advance. As a team, we will meet about four days a week and begin our fall conditioning. If we are successful in our conditioning it will give us a solid foundation for the Winter months. As most of will be going on the ship this winter it will be hard to stay with it. The goal is however to keep conditioning with a couple of my teammates on the ship. This way we can come back to the season in shape and ready to run.

Yesterday was of course November 1st. November has surely arrived, it is cold and a little extra windy here at MMA. Today marked the first frost of the season. Winter is just around the corner and with that is soon to be the second annual Winter Ball on the Spirit of Boston. I did not attend last year, but I sure do look forward to going this year. From what I understand it will be a night to remember.

Upcoming Events:
- Leadership Meeting @ 1900
- Special Event (details to follow)
- Friday
- Colder Weather

Signing off,
3/c Joshua Lamm
Cadet Blogger
joshua.lamm@maritime.edu

Another Day at the Maritime

I mentioned earlier this week about the guest speaker at out leadership meeting on Monday. It turned out to be a lecture on mental resiliency for student leaders. The lecture was presented by Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas. She spoke to us about how to deal with certain stresses. The main focus was about how to deal with the multiple stresses and demands of life. As soon to be student leaders we needed to learn about how to recognize different stresses in others as well as ourselves. The lecture proved to be very beneficial in leadership training as well as our own personal lives.

The rest of this week so far has gone well. Crew yet again has been practicing bright and early. Though I have to say the conditions on Herring Pond have been far less than favorable. Actually the fog has been so dense that it has restricted the visibility to less than 150 meters. Meaning we cannot see the other side of the pond. Today marked our last on water practice for the season. As tomorrow we board the bus to travel to Saratoga Springs, NY for the Head of the Fish. It should be a fun filled weekend of great friends, great times, and of course great rowing.

Today while eating breakfast I noticed a large group of the Academy's Officers walk onto the mess deck. Before I knew it I was shaking hands with Lieutenant Governor Timothy P. Murray. He took the time to ask all of us at the table where we were from, and make small talk. It's was truly a nice experience to meet the Lieutenant Governor during breakfast. Some would say that it was just a typical maritime day. I would have to agree.

Coming up ahead:
- Underclass Dance
- 1200-0400 Watch on the Bridge
- Friday

Until Next Time,
-3/c Joshua Lamm

Looking forward

Good Afternoon,

Saturday brought on another successful Open House. Nearly two-hundred prospective students and families filled the mess deck for the start of the day. I helped represent Marine Transportation in the trade show portion of the Open House. We concluded with the usual ship tours. Ship tours are probably my favorite part of Open House because it allows me to share the wealth of knowledge that MMA has dumped into my brain about the T.S Kennedy.

Looking Ahead:

-Coastal Navigation 2 Quiz
-Another Dress Down Day on Friday (Halloween Theme)
-Head of the Fish Regatta

This week marks the final week of Fall Crew. It has a been a long and hard season. Especially with the 0400 wake ups. I'm looking forward to sleeping in. Though I have a feeling I'll be getting up early to exercise before morning formation because my body is accustomed to getting up so early. Once crew ends it is only a couple short weeks until fall conditioning for track and field.

Tonight involves a special two hour leadership meeting with a guest speaker. I'll be sure to blog about that tomorrow night!

Until Next Time,
-3/c Joshua Lamm
Cadet Blogger
joshua.lamm@maritime.edu

Firefighting

Good Evening,

Today was probably one of the coolest days of the semester. Myself and along with 27 other Cadets had the chance to go over to the Barnstable County Fire Academy for our sophomore firefighting training. As license majors (Marine Trans and Marine Engine) we are required to complete firefighting training every year. Of course every year gets harder with the amount of material we need to know and the different assessments that we need to pass. As sophomores we receive training on how to enter the burn building, different fire extinguishers, and how to operate and man the hose lines.

We started off by putting on the "turn out" gear that the academy provided for us. After that we went over to put on our SCBA's (Self Contained Breathing Aparatus). We learned how to properly put these on during our freshman orientation. After splitting into two different groups, the first half of us split in smaller hose teams for the burn building. The burn building is a cement building specifically designed for the purpose of fire training. We needed to successfully put out a fire on each floor (3 floors total) and also a maritime fire.

The maritime fire simulated a fire in a compartment in which we need to enter from above and go down the stairs before attacking the fire. A maritime fire is exceptionally dangerous because on a ship there in no fire department to be called. It's just the crew that is responding. Also the fire spreads in 6 directions which are the six sides of the compartment. With fires being able to be all the way in the bottom of the ship we need to be trained in handling a situation that wouldn't normally arise on land.

Our first fire was on the first floor. We moved in and attacked the fire. The nozzle man sprayed the fire and knocked it down, meaning the flames were gone. As we all know though is that the fire is not out even if the flame is gone. There were still plenty of embers burning that the next two hose men needed to expose so that they could be extinguish. We did this for all the fires. The fire on the 3rd floor was a real tough fire. We started on the ground and hauled hose up three flights of stairs. Visibility was restricted in the building, when the nozzle man sprayed the fire the visibility completely disappeared. I went to expose the embers and saw nothing but steam and smoke, the embers were only two feet in front of me. It was quite the challenge to make sure we got everything because we couldn't see.

After lunch we practiced putting fires out with the fire extinguishers. This is vital because if we can extinguish the fire early we will be able to save the ship as well as not have to gather a hose team in which to enter dangerous and more damaged conditions. We practiced spraying a pressurized fuel fire with two hose teams. I had the chance to be on the nozzle of the big 2 1/2 inch hose on this exercise. When we approached the fireball the heat that it was putting out was extreme. Though we were 30 feet back I could feel it through the gear.

After the long day we came back with a greater understanding on how to properly fight a fire. We are totally exhausted from the long day and definitely some sore muscles. Can't wait for the next and more advanced fire training next year.

Coming up:
-Hypnotist
-Open House

Signing off,
3/c Joshua Lamm
Cadet Blogger
joshua.lamm@maritime.edu

Career Fair

Good Morning,

Yesterday was very exciting, we had the opportunity to attend the career fair. The gym was filled with companies that were eager to talk to cadets about job opportunities with us. I attended with a few of my friends. We started by taking a general walk around and seeing what there was before actually talking to any of the presenters. By then we decided to first talk to G&H Towing. It was very exciting we had the chance to talk with the President of the company Steve Huffman. G&H is a harbor tug company based out of Texas. We learned about the different positions they had available for graduating seniors. In addition we learned of a possible summer internship with the company. The internship is very selective and will only take 2 cadets from MMA. G&H also sponsors a classroom in the Harrington Building.

All in all, it was a very good experience. The career fair gave us a great chance to see what it is exactly that we are preparing ourselves for in the real world.

This weekend:
-Crew Regatta
-Much needed sleep.

Studying Abroad

Good Evening Everyone,

These last few days have been quite long. Yesterday involved getting up early for practice and then finishing my day with a 0000-0400 watch this morning up on the bridge of the ship. I can safely say that I was very tired today. Of course at a MMA most cadets are used to situations where we need to sacrifice a little sleep for a watch. I made sure I got plenty of naps in during the day today.

The most exciting news of today came when I found out that I have been chosen along with a few others to study abroad in China. I believe there will be 20 cadets in all traveling to China this spring to study at the Shanghai Maritime University. Along with us traveling there, a number of students from Shanghai will be coming to MMA for the semester. We will leave not too long after Sea term in the first couple weeks of March and will return just before the end of the MMA spring semester. Spring semester itself will not be too long of a time away from home, but add on Sea Term before that and it will be almost be 6 months.

In one of my earlier blogs I mentioned the opportunities that MMA has. With Sea Term we have a chance to sea a part of the world. By studying abroad we now have the chance to be immersed in a whole new culture on the other side of the globe. Though only a handful of us will be going, I'm sure that we will all band together to have the time of our lives.

Until tomorrow,

-3/c Josh Lamm
Cadet Blogger
joshua.lamm@maritime.edu

Comedy Night

Thursday night brought on this years very first comedy night. Courtesy of our SGA (Student Government Association) and 3/c Jordan Megee our social chair. We were able to enjoy three comedians to get us all away from the daily stresses at MMA. It was a truly hilarious night. One of the comedians was a former MMA graduate. He was able to pick at the small things that only cadets would understand. Comedy night happens a few times every semester. Everyone that came to the first one can't wait for another; especially the freshmen that got a nice break from the nightly study hours.

Friday morning was again started at 0400. Though it was slightly colder than most mornings, there was almost no wind down on Herring Pond. We had an amazing practice. There was a great balance to the boat with exceptional power in every stroke. I hope that the efforts by the crew team on Friday morning can carry over to our practices in the upcoming week and the next regatta.

At morning formation it was announced that 3rd Company was awarded Honor Company for the 2009-2010 school year.

Friday just got better and better as the regiment celebrated the first "Dress Down Day" of the semester. Dress Down Day allows cadets to purchase a ticket that permits them to wear civilian clothing for a day. Now every "Normal" college in America might think we are nuts for getting so excited about wearing normal clothes, but they'll never understand if we tried to explain it. With the long weekend ahead everyone is a little more relaxed walking around in civvies. For me wearing civvies reminds me of the hard work that myself and other cadets put in seven days a week. It reminds us that we dare to be different from all the other colleges. We take pride not only in ourselves but in our regiment that we are so grateful to be a part of.

Signing off until next week,
-3/c Josh Lamm
Cadet Blogger
joshua.lamm@maritime.edu

(picture: One of the comedians from Comedy Night - Robbie Printz)

Maritime Crew and the Times Ahead

Sunday brought on our first Crew Regatta.

We woke up a little later than usual, a solid 0430. By 0500 we were on the road to Lowell, MA. Sunny skies and minimal wind made for great day. I am happy to report that our Mens Varsity A boat performed in the top half of our race. The Womens Varsity boat also did great. Unfortunately the Mens Varsity B boat (my boat) came in last. This doesn't mean that the season doesn't look good for us. The first race is there to dust off the cob webs and move forward. The only way to go now is up.

Monday brought on Rules of the Road test number two.

On a very positive note, I had two quizzes and one test today. I feel like they all went well. The best part of today was when I passed my Lifeboatmen assessment!!! It took me three tries, but the winds finally cooperated.

All in all, today was a good day. Tonight I have a firefighting lecture at 1900 (7pm).

Looking ahead:
- NO MAINTENANCE for the rest of the semester. I got all 12 hours done.
- Comedy night on Thursday
- Long Weekend!!!


Until next time,

-3/c Josh Lamm
Cadet Blogger

joshua.lamm@maritime.edu

Fridays Simulation

Friday brought an awesome day in the Radar Simulator. For my Coastal Navigation 2 lab we got a chance to use the skills we've learned. Each group was assigned a station. Each station had a large screen used for visual bearings. Also included was a monitor that had all the instruments such as throttles, echo sounder, and compass. To the right was our RADAR display. Another neat tool was the VHF radio which allowed us to talk with other groups if we needed to.

Our goals:

-Safely Navigate across Long Island Sound
-Take fixes every 6 minutes
-Collisions = failure
Running aground = failure

My ship was the Container Ship Long Island. Once we got going we had full control of the ship. We chose its course, speed, and heading. We began to take fixes every 6 minutes. This was a little stressful because we would finish plotting one fix and immedietly be looking for the next one. By the end we had a great system going so we were not as rushed in our fixes. The simulation was over before we knew it. I am happy to report that no one collided or ran aground. These two tasks were simple to follow as only 8 ships occupied the simulation and it was well known what our depth was to avoid going aground.

I look forward to the next experience in the simulator as it allows us to test our skills on more than just paper.

Until next time,

-3/c Joshua Lamm
Cadet Blogger

joshua.lamm@maritime.edu

Working Waterfront

Good morning everyone,

Though it is Wednesday I feel that I need to recap the weekend.

Friday morning was very exciting. At 0530 as we began to row our crew shell out into the middle of the pond. One of the rowers accidentally leaned too much to starboard(right). At that point as the shell began to roll there was no going back. We ended up taking a nice swim in Herring Pond.

During morning formation I was awarded the Commandants Award for being the Cadet of the Spring 2010 Term.

In the afternoon I got a call from the Regimental TRO (Training and Retention Officer). He asked me if I could work at an event on behalf of the Academy. Being the motivated cadet that I am, I volunteered without hesitation. Before I knew it I had a box of pamphlets and the keys to unlock our Training Vessel RANGER. I mustered up some freshmen and headed to New Bedford, MA to meet the Ranger for the Waterfront Festival. At the festival we stood on board the Ranger as it was parked along the pier. Tons of people came by to take a look around and ask questions about MMA.

The best part of the day came when two alumni stopped by. One of them was the manager of the pier that we were tied up to. The other owns a small tug and barge business in the harbor. Next thing I know my roommate and I were behind the helm of a tug and taking it across the harbor. We should have put a student driver sign up. From there we watched the Coast Guard do some drills out of a helicopter. We then participated in a tug parade around the harbor.


After finishing the rest of our tours, we returned Sunday to continue doing tours.

The point of my story is that MMA holds amazing opportunities. Sometimes you have to look for them, and sometimes they come right to you. The Waterfront Festival also gave a great chance to network and meet people. Especially the alumni that came and talked to us.

I look forward to more exciting events like the Waterfront Festival.

If anyone has questions about MMA please feel free to e-mail me at joshua.lamm@maritime.edu

Signing off,

3/c Josh Lamm
Cadet Blogger




Pictures (Top Left: Hanging out on the Ranger. Right: Driving the tug and trying not to crash. Bottom Left: End of the tug parade with all the tugs pushing into the pier.)

Monday 9/20/10

The weekend was awesome. I got a chance to work at the Open House for prospective students. I worked the Marine Transportation table in the mess deck. It's always nice to answer the many questions of parents and prospective students. Open House is nice way to give back to the Academy for all that it has done for me.

Another fresh week at MMA. Started my day strong with a nice 0400 wake up for crew practice. The winds were blowing wild this morning down at Hearing Pond. Water was crashing over the sides and we were still rowing all the way through sunrise.

Today also included my first Rules of the Road test. I studied and prepared myself the best I could for the test. It would be nice to say that I knew every single question. Truth is, a few questions really picked my brain. I feel like I did well, though I must wait until tomorrow to find out the results.

Tonight I spent my time working on Naval Science and studying for a few other classes.

Tomorrow:
- 6k meter rowing test
- Classes
- Lifeboat Practicals
- Chart Homework

Until tomorrow,

3/c Josh Lamm
Cadet Blogger

joshua.lamm@maritime.edu

The Very First Post

Hello everyone out there. As you know I am 3/c Josh Lamm. I'll be writing about the day to day life here at Mass Maritime.

Tuesday September 14th, 2010

Since I am a member of the Varsity Crew Team I have the privilege of waking up at 0400 (every morning) to go to practice. By 0530 we were on the water and underway. Being part of crew has its benefits for sure to balance out the 0400 wake up. Being part of a team makes life at MMA more exciting, we are like a small family. On Fridays before races we go out on the town as a team for a nice dinner and usually some shopping.

After practice I had a 0800 Naval Science class. Naval Science goes into depth about the Merchant Marine and the history of the U.S Navy. At 1000 I had Rules of the Road. Imagine taking drivers ed without ever seeing a car..... or a road. Rules is one of the tougher Marine Transportation classes here at MMA. 1100 brought me into Macroeconomics. Following lunch I had Ship Construction. I finished my academic day at 1415 (2:15 for those on the 12 hour clock).

I was grateful to get some much need rack time. Tonight I have some homework and studying to do.

If anyone has questions about MMA or the Marine Transportation major please feel free to e-mail me at: Joshua.lamm@maritime.edu

Signing off,

-3/c Josh Lamm
Cadet Blogger