SUNY Maritime College Annual Report 2021-2022

I came to Maritime College because of its reputation, the structure, and job opportunities. As cadets, we were trained the whole year to work on the ship. Seeing me and my friends develop is proof that a Maritime education works.

Summer Sea Term Scholarship. He excels academically, represents the Regiment at public events and evening patrols and takes full advantage of all that Maritime College has to offer. He intends to join the Men’s Cross Country team (a nod to his family of triathletes) and secured a highly competitive Residential Advisor (RA) position. “I am on the A/B Company freshman floor and want to help the new students feel more welcome and engaged. Being an RA will also help me refine my leadership skills.” When it comes to donor support, Bischofberger understands its importance and is extremely grateful for the generosity of donors. “Thank you so much, especially on behalf of my mom. What donors are doing is amazing! It’s great to see how students grow and develop here at Maritime once they are given the opportunity to relieve their financial burdens.” Where will Bischofberger take his experience post-graduation? A master ’s degree fast track option in International Transportation Management, Deck License and abundant business expertise make his possibilities seem endless. “I want to use my license and ship out. It’s such a broad industry and I know my major and interests will take me places.” Though the industry pathways appear as vast as the ocean itself, Bischofberger does not take any moment for granted, including the chance to steer the Empire State VI through heavy fog during the 2022 Summer Sea Term. “We were approaching the outer banks of Newfoundland when heavy, thick fog lay ahead. I followed protocol and called the captain to the bridge for restricted visibility.

I expected to be relieved at the helm, instead Captain McManus gave me orders to turn the ship 180 degrees and follow through. Hearing everyone’s congratulations afterward was a huge accomplishment for me, especially as a MUG.”

As a cadet and scholarship recipient, Bischofberger is filled with Maritime pride. “I came to Maritime College because of its reputation, the structure, and job opportunities. As cadets, we were trained the whole year to work on the ship. Seeing me and my friends

develop is proof that a Maritime education works. I also want to make my mom and dad proud. My dad had that drive to always strive for success. I know he would be boasting about my achievements and love all of this!”

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