114. How We Survived Plebe Summer: Tips, Tricks, & Traumas (ft. USNA Roommate, BFF, & Major Jackie Barnum)
You asked, we answered! In a very anticipated and highly demanded episode, we answer your biggest questions & provide personal tips on how to prepare for Plebe Summer journey at the US Naval Academy! In this episode, I bring on my #1 most-requested guest, Jackie Barnum, to talk about some never before shared memories, traumas, and personal prep tips before we headed into Plebe Summer 2010. Jackie Barnum was my roommate during plebe summer as well as all four years at the US Naval Academy & remains my best friend to this day, recently standing by my side as my Maid of Honor in my wedding. Quite literally my "day 1," she and I talk about our biggest shocks, our hardest moments, and best takeaways during this strenuous 8-week period of plebe summer. Plebe Summer serves as an important rite of passage for incoming freshmen at the US Naval Academy, challenging them mentally, physically, and emotionally while preparing them for the demanding academic and military environment of the academy. "Plebe Summer" at the United States Naval Academy (USNA) is an intense six-week training program designed to prepare incoming freshmen, known as plebes, for the rigorous academic, physical, and military challenges they will face during their time at the academy. During Plebe Summer, new midshipmen undergo a series of demanding activities and training exercises aimed at instilling discipline, teamwork, and resilience. Love jackie? Connect with her on Instagram @jackiee.barnum Love this episode? Follow https://www.instagram.com/missunderstood.podcast/ & https://www.instagram.com/kellie.sbrocchi/ on Instagram for episode updates & more. Special thank you to USEHATCH.FM for producing this episode.