To start I would like to thank MVYouth for your contribution which has made my journey at Massachusetts Maritime Academy possible. This semester was a lot more eye opening for me and what I want to do with my future. This summer I worked with the Oak Bluffs Police Department hand-in-hand with the full time officers and decided to focus my studies on the law enforcement side of my major in Emergency Management. I was able to take a class called Consequence Management and learn all about response and recovery in a highly tense situation. Along with that on February 1st, 2020 I will be flying down to Eustis, FL with other Emergency Management Majors to work this Habitat Humanity again. This year we are focusing more on the cosmetics of Habitat built homes in areas where crime tends to be higher. In recent years other classes have done this and it actually helped drop the crime rates in their community. Last year I unfortunately broke my ankle and had to be sent home, so I am beyond excited to travel with new people, create new connections and help families that need a little extra assistance. As a sophomore at Maritime you gain a lot more privileges than in freshman year. This semester, we were allowed to decorate our rooms that way we wanted and live more like a college student would at any other school. We still have to attend Morning Formation where we salute the flag and make sure everyone is accounted for, as well as an inspection of our uniform on Wednesday nights. As you move farther into your journey at Maritime you gain privileges that make life more laid back but still regimented. I have also created the best friendships this semester which is more like gaining family members. We all push each other to do our best and stay on track. Once again I would like to thank MVYouth for giving my the opportunity to attend such an amazing college.