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FACES IN THE CROWD

John Schmitt

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Major: Marine Transportation (*) Schmitt recently graduated from MMA

Why this school? MMA are exemplary people of character and integrity that

I grew up in the town of Bourne where MMA is located. form our unique band of brothers.

I went to football games as young boy so the regiment and life at sea I was exposed to on campus made a signi? cant im- What is your major and what career do you intend to pression on me, even back then. MMA is academically chal- pursue?

lenging and life in the regiment is strict, but the decision to My major is Marine Transportation. After successfully com- attend was very natural and clear. The academic reputation pleting USCG licensing exams, I am interested in sailing with and excellence in maritime tradition as well as the success of Military Sealift Command or another commercial shipping our alumnae is what in? uenced me to come here. MMA is no company as a 3rd Mate Deck Of? cer. I am also interested in doubt a challenge, but it’s the best place to be for a career in obtaining a Marshall Island Endorsement, LNG transport and the marine industry. PIC. In addition, I would also be interested in Safety Of? cer and rescue swimmer.

What keeps you here?

Completing the goal of graduating and becoming a profes- What one thing should prospective employers sional mariner is what keeps me here. My family has a motto: know about you?

When you put your hand on the plow, you don’t let go until the I have a relentless work ethic and I am extremely deter- job is done. Complete the objective, there is no alternative. A mined. I exhibit this in the classroom as well on the football professional mariner isn’t made overnight and as cadets, we ? eld. This trait will also be conveyed in my future work- are in this together. Over past four years, I’ve made lasting place. I absolutely will do what it takes to accomplish an friendships and have had experiences that no other schools objective and get the job done right. Cutting corners is not can offer. Playing four years of football for the BUCS was allowed, and the sense of satisfaction comes from doing the particularly rewarding and gratifying as well. The cadets at job correctly. 24 Maritime Logistics Professional 3Q 2016| | 18-33 Q3 MP2016.indd 24 8/17/2016 11:31:44 AM