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Preparations for this summer\u2019s training cruise are well underway\u2014and our student leadership is stepping up. Today, we\u2019re highlighting William Sherrill, our Cadet Master and the highest-ranking student officer aboard the ship.<\/p>\nPreparations for this summer\u2019s training cruise are well underway\u2014and our student leadership is stepping up. Today, we\u2019re highlighting William Sherrill, our Cadet Master and the highest-ranking student officer aboard the ship.<\/p>\n
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🔹 What are you looking forward to this summer?
\nI\u2019m looking forward to working with cadets from @texasmaritime. This summer presents a unique opportunity for collaboration between our two academies. The partnership we build this year will lay the foundation for next summer\u2019s joint voyage aboard the new TS State of Maine.<\/p>\n
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🔹 What\u2019s one thing you wish someone had told you before your first summer sea term?
\nBefore my freshman cruise, I wish someone had told me not to overpack. There were several items of clothing I never even wore. That said, I highly recommend bringing a few good books\u2014reading is one of the best ways to unwind at sea.<\/p>\n
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🔹 Which port are you most excited to visit, and why?
\nI\u2019m especially looking forward to Belfast, Northern Ireland. During my 4\/C training cruise, the State of Maine docked there for several days. I really enjoyed exploring the city and visiting the Titanic Museum. There\u2019s so much fascinating history and plenty of beautiful hiking in the surrounding countryside.<\/p>\n
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🔹 Why did you apply for a ship rate position, and what do you hope to learn?
\nI applied for a ship rate position because I saw it as the best way to build leadership experience while helping others grow. I\u2019ve really valued my time at sea, and I want to pass on the skills I\u2019ve learned and the lessons I\u2019ve gained.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"