DAY IN THE LIFE: freshman at the Air Force academy

This is what a typical day looks like for me at the Air Force academy. Morning classes, PE and then track practice. Since it was the weekend I didn’t study after I got back but usually I would begin studying. With classes online it nice to leave your room and just go to the library because after a while it can get really claustrophobic. I’ve been managing my classes well and I’m excited for how this year is going to go even with all the changes due to COVID. We are in off-season for track so workouts are not super straining, we work on conditioning, strength and endurance right now. I hope you guys enjoyed this vlog and if you did don’t forget to hit that thumbs up and subscribe for more videos to come like this! Thank you guys for watching my videos! Comment down below what you want to see next :) Love y’all!
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[@blueberry.613]

I'm only a freshman in highschool but i really wanna go here. yes! you should do a vid on just how the classes are because this vid made me even more exited for my future.

[@sunnykundi2479]

Are you still considering going there? I’m also a freshman.

[@evangledhill6926]

@@sunnykundi2479 I just got my appointment to USAFA as a senior in high school, if you have any questions I would be glad to answer them

[@Snarpeze]

i am looking to go there too. very excited this video just made me even more happy i am a freshman in high school. I am also a 2lt in civil air patrol.

[@caelinjackson741]

@@evangledhill6926 hi I’m a freshman! What were your act and sat scores? What does the USAFA look at more, say or act?

[@sunnykundi2479]

@@evangledhill6926 That's fantastic, I'm glad you were able to get your appointment. Is there any way we can take this off KZbin? Do you have Instagram or discord?

[@abhisailesh7727]

Her: wakes up at 6. Me: waking up at reveille and sneaking naps in

[@TRNTheOnly]

I'm 15 and I've been looking to o here for 2 years now. I believe that I'm physical ready as well as academically. I hope that I can get in just as you did. If you have the time ca you make a video on more i depth on the school. I guess like a q&a?

[@24sirosaydeacker57]

Are you a sophomore?

[@ally_ortiz]

U need to graduate hishool

[@wyattshattes4092]

Same I am also 15 and I really want to go here I feel like I am physically and academically on a good track to go here

[@mua9999]

Ye.

[@RMWGoat]

@@ally_ortiz obviously, but preparations for applying to a service academy should start sophomore or junior year at latest

[@catlove5]

My daughter just received the call from our congressman that she's getting an appointment . Thanks for your videos! #Classof2025

[@cam1022]

this video is great! I’m currently on a binge of watching videos about the academy since I got accepted into USAFA prep :D

[@sunnykundi2479]

Did you get into USAFA?

[@cameron__97]

No, you don't generally get into both. You would only get into prep if you didn't get into the actual USAFA. @@sunnykundi2479

[@no1greg]

I just subbed! This is probably the best "Day in the Life" videos I've seen thus far!

[@ZoeIwu]

Omg thank you 🥺

[@24sirosaydeacker57]

@@ZoeIwu Can you make another one with the other day schedule?

[@evan0011]

@@ZoeIwu I do have a question. Why are you wearing OCP while your roommate is wearing a flight jumpsuit? Is it the program you're in?

[@V1Speed360]

just stay safe with the online posts! I have seen so many airman on active duty get into trouble over social media, youtube, etc! You would never think something is an issue until you see someone else get in trouble for it! Good luck to you!

[@thomasnims8257]

Loved the video and your positive attitude! Keep grinding towards the end of the semester, Winter break will be worth it!

[@ZoeIwu]

Thank youuu ☺️ I can’t wait for break!!

[@jasminwoo7125]

ahhh I love this!! I hope you are doing well! I really want to go to USAFA and I'm applying for c/o 2025, I wanted to go ever since middle school!!

[@ZoeIwu]

Thank you!! :) That’s so great that you already know you want to be here. Hope to see you next year!!

[@jasminwoo7125]

Zoe Iwu haha yes, I hope so too!

[@darknessav6174]

yes! im 13 and know that this will br my school

[@AllGamesReview1]

I'm a foreigner and I really want to apply for it

[@Shubham_shubhaka]

I am 14 and I want to join the USAFA!

[@my.language.adventure]

I'm so glad you make videos!!! Thank you, they're really helpful for us trying to get into USAFA :)

[@ZoeIwu]

Awe thank you ☺️

[@butterflylove13]

This was such a great video! I really enjoyed watching. I hope you can continue to document your usafa journey

[@nathanduncan9195]

I’ll be there in 2 years applying my junior year next year c/o 2023

[@leilaread7323]

hey class of 2023 for me too! my dream job :)

[@3layzee]

Yo that's lit bro hope to see you at the academy

[@3layzee]

What are you doing to prepare?

[@tea.5643]

I’ll be there in 6! C: (Hopefully)

[@stephanee2746]

Same I'm nervous tho

[@elyzahmarisminoza3123]

HOW DOES IT FEEL LIKE LITERALLY LIVING IN MY DREAM OMGG

[@jasminesmall9784]

I just subbed and I already love the content!!!!!!!

[@jimjuris]

I am retired military, but was never an officer. 8 years in the Coast Guard and 12 years in the Calif. Air National Guard. I really enjoyed your video. Keep up the great work at the Academy and with creating these videos.

[@ZoeIwu]

Thank you sir :)

[@jimjuris]

@@ZoeIwu My pleasure.

[@sadsader100yearsago9]

Thank you for your service

[@juckimal]

I dropped my son off yesterday. I will be back to see him when he is done with basic and then again for the first football game on September 3rd. You are track and he is football. Great video!

[@interestinginfo6765]

Lovely. Your family must be so proud of you. Best of luck to you. The future is bright!

[@roryskelly3533]

A lot more relaxed environment than in the past!

[@debrakleid5752]

Love the video. It’s a nice look into a day at the academy. My dad retired USAF Major and served 26 years (6 was Marine Corp which he hated). If I could go back 20 years I would love to go this route. Good luck to you!

[@penelopelee2423]

Whoaaa this vlog has already amazed how you guys live there. Very discipline, tidy, and nice. It actually shows me like every single thing in USAFA are very well-organized. Even the canteen isn't noisy. Hope you guys stay safe and healthy there. Btw pardon my english. Love from Indonesia.

[@TessaEastman100]

I loved this video!! I’m already active enlisted here in Florida and been thinking about going to The Air Force Academy!!

[@ZoeIwu]

Awe thank youuu!!! That’s so cool and I hope u decide to come because it’s a once in a lifetime experience:)

[@chamonixb5132]

Loved this video! I am hoping to be accepted for the class of 2025.🤞 Please keep posting!

[@yannam5339]

Same here

[@PSS_Sales]

Great Job! Son is waiting for his school seat.

[@cegill7065]

I am so very proud of you. I visited the Airforce Academy last week when my daughter's team, Cal State Fullerton, played basketball against your team. We lost the game, but I was in awe of your campus, your commitment, and your courage. Can you do a video of your basketball team? Let them know that although I don't like for my daughter's team to lose games, it was a loss that made me proud of your team. Thank you for your service. Amen.

[@booksbydr.henderson8318]

I hope my son will go. Thanks for sharing a piece of your life. Have a blessed career!

[@bellarose6310]

*zooms in for every bite* lol

[@HOTMANSTUDIOS]

GOD BLESS YOU MOR3E ZOE IWU FOR THIS VIDEO. I REALLY LOVE YOU MORE

[@quinx5251]

I love the boxing portion you added in! Id love to enlist at some point but as an amateur boxer, I certainly do not want to let go of my dream of becoming a professional boxer one day as well, thanks to you, I now learned that I can not only become an officer (i think, correct me if im wrong) but also continue to uphold my career and hobby as a boxer. Youve certainly earned my subscribe.

[@selenaalvardo2608]

I love your videos and your smile is really pretty!

[@ZoeIwu]

Thank you ☺️

[@cindyrolle6476]

So proud of you!

[@AllGamesReview1]

From Africa and I just love it

[@iurimiranda5787]

Girl! Good job! Your Portuguese is amazing!

[@ZoeIwu]

Thank youuu

[@adonahue00]

cool video, I'm class of 24 at USMMA and your campus is way nicer than ours lol

[@cunnikk706]

It’s something about flight ✈️ suits 😍

[@itsmelgaryt2717]

this is what i do everyday for highschool just not as hard classes but im am grinding everyday to get into this school.

[@mprime1716]

Apply for academy @ 18. You'll be 27 when your minmum time is over (3 more inactive reserves) with no student debt and so much work and leadership experience as an officer. I'm a NCO and wish that I went this route. I would have saved a lot of time. But, there's valuable things that I learned. Hope your time at the academy goes well, Lt. You have such a bright future ahead of you and you will make a great officer!

[@moozy237]

u zooming in every time u took a bite senttt mee lmaoo

[@antoniomarcio1000]

I loved seeing you speak Portuguese, come to Brazil one day you will like it a lot

[@miguelangelromanvilella9141]

You are an inspiration

[@Ellienoel7]

great video ! i miss you & love uuu!!!!

[@zoejohnson1146]

I just subbed! I love watching videos like this

[@reinzorbacaron6493]

Please do more contents I love watching it

[@ehsrs]

Im in 8th grade and I already really want to be in the air force, love this video!

[@carlossacerio431]

It makes me so happy to see your journeys and you improving at the academy! I would be so grateful to join the academy but the acceptance rate is 11.1% and makes me so worried I won’t get in. Right now I am a sophomore in high school and will be transferring to a college and career academy. Hopefully that will post my chances in getting in! If you guys have tips to help getting into the academy please let me know and also let others know.

[@carlossacerio431]

@@lucky-k. bet!

[@coltonmantha2622]

Could you do a stats/extracurriculars of how you got into/got interested into going to the academy.

[@coltonmantha2622]

?

[@coltonmantha2622]

This video was great btw keep up comin!!

[@ZoeIwu]

Awesome yea thank you 😄

[@laurencoleman8990]

Hi Zoe! I really liked your video, it was super interesting to see to a day in the life of! Quick question: Did you apply to any other service academies, and if so what made you choose the Air Force Academy?

[@ZoeIwu]

Hey thanks you!!! Yes I applied to West Point as well but the atmosphere at USAFA was more of my vibe. There was more of a balance between military and traditional college at USAFA. I felt I could fit in more at USAFA

[@bushfamily783]

@@ZoeIwu hey thx for sharing and I’m going to the 11 grade and want to become a Dr and join the Air Force. How can i make that happened?

[@RelicOfTwo]

This is my dream school it’s amazing

[@fangirlunicorn8939]

Love this video!! I really want to go to USAFA but am worried I’m not athletic enough - any tips?

[@lameloball7965]

Bro the zoom in on every bite sent me 🤣 🤣

[@TrinnnLol]

I’m in 10th grade rn and this school has been one of the schools I rlly want to go to. What are some tips you could give to me for like the application process and the overall school🤷‍♀️🙏

[@bellaschillinger5218]

I think that this is the route I want to take, and I have some questions! First, do you have any suggestions on how to get into the academy? (I am going to be a junior in high school). How do you make your class schedules? Do you get to pick roommates if you already know a person beforehand taking the same route as you?

[@luluhinson2006]

USAFA campus is gorgeous! my brother is cadet there as well!

[@joshuastaroselskiy2524]

Hey! Just a quick question. That flight suit in the beginning caught my attention because I would like to be a pilot in the AF. How come she wears that uniform while you wear OCP’s? Thanks.

[@joshuastaroselskiy2524]

I would also like to ask if there are any aviation classes available to the lower classmen

[@ZoeIwu]

Hey! So That week we were supposed to pick up our flight suits and she had done so the day before but I hadn’t picked mine up til that day so that’s why I put it on later in the video

[@ZoeIwu]

And yes there are aviation classes for lower classmen! I am in an aviation class called intro to power flight right now :)

[@chelsey6988]

Do you have to wear military clothing (uniforms and such) all the time? Like no access to civilian clothing? I’m in the Canadian Air Force, so I’d kill to be able to wear a flight suit! (Obviously for us, it’s flight engineers and pilots that wear them)

[@maxmikkelsen166]

outside of the academy only flight crew wear flight suits but at the academy cadets can wear flight suits

[@ZoeIwu]

Yea we wear uniform all the time as freshman, but once we are recognized we can wear civilian clothes. Flight suits we only wear on fridays. That’s so cool that ur in the Canadian Air Force!!!

[@susier8992]

What a beautiful young lady. My daughter is interested in attending this school in 3 yrs.

[@thiagocavalcante2366]

Congratulation for the Portuguese!!!!!! Parabens!!! Great video!

[@RedPandaFRANK]

I can't wait to sign up after I get my masters in aviation and getting my pilots lisence

[@houseinpaiziah799]

GOD BLESS USAFA ACADEMY and GOD BLESS AMERICA 🇺🇸🙏❤

[@eyezoh816]

USAFA is the best place to be.Just great!

[@roxie1625]

Great video thanks for sharing!!!

[@Shubham_shubhaka]

Me says to officer- "Yes sir or ma'am" Officer yells back - "AM I SIR OR MA''AM!?" Everybody else- *giggles from the inside*

[@PhysicsBro-xb8qx]

Nice one! From sam eckholm's channel! Goodluck !

[@Luca-dk1om]

Thank you I really want to be a pilot and this is super cool

[@johathanlopez2212]

Did you go in straight from civilian to academy? Or did you do active to academy?

[@ZoeIwu]

I went straight from civilian lol I don’t have any military background what so ever 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@taco_man2639]

How hard was it to make friends there cause like me personally I’m not much of talker but more or less of a introvert you know

[@Shield1357]

I wanna be an airline pilot and free university teaches me skills discipline and many others plus the skills of being an airforce pilot is just awesome

[@aviator_z9188]

Amazing video!

[@mariaeduardamiranda255]

You are studying Portuguese?? So cool Zoe!😍 beijos!!

[@ZoeIwu]

Yea I’m so excited!!! I missed Portuguese so much, reminds me of you🥰

[@joeljabes8388]

wow, não sabia que vocês tinham aulas de português, sou do Brasil, tenho vontade de ingressar na US AIR FORCE

[@athenakalemakis]

are you given all your military uniforms they day you step foot on the academy, or is it after certain periods of time?

[@ZoeIwu]

for the most part yes, and then we get a few as time goes!

[@samanthawelstead1335]

Hi! I will be attending next year in the Class of 2025!! I loved this video :))

[@gabrielwilliams5387]

That’s awesome! What was your gpa in high school? Also can you give tips on application process

[@taylorleigh5294]

I am applying to USAFA right now and I’m nervous I won’t get in because I do not do sports :/ Ive aced all of my interviews and I have my medical and nomination. I am doing my CFA again and I improved a lot! I am just nervous that since I do not play a sport I won’t get in :/

[@chrislee032571]

Thanks you for your video with information. My son applied for 2025.. (all the SAT suspended by COVID-19-coronavirus . )Would you make a video for administration.

[@stelladogaqua9755]

And I thought that you had to do a bunch of PT and intense training and marches during the time at the academy.

[@ZoeIwu]

It can be intense here at the academy. I’m a collegiate track athlete so my day in the life at the academy may be different from some else who is not a collegiate athlete

[@mariaelishahannahabegailla3205]

Hello! I just found your channel. Been thinking of joining AF. One question that bothers me as I always see your fellow Cadets have the same Ipads and computer: Are they provided?

[@PYTU]

Are you able to pick your classes? Are you able pick your own foreign language class

[@cherizepeda4780]

Is it Pretty achievable to get in USAFA i have a Learning Disability And I worry about not passing the test

[@visibletoallusersonyoutube14]

I'm portuguese and your portuguese's really good. I was not expecting that :o

[@ZoeIwu]

thank youu :,)

[@Mynameis2004]

how did you physically prepare for the academy because I think I'm good academically but I'm not that strong

[@DON.VIGORIO]

I'm a Filino and soon I'll be studying there. In God's name☝

[@aratwithaplan2778]

Big question what do you use for notes on your iPad because that looks so much better than pen and paper.

[@bluemagic4426]

Hi Zoe! Just wanted to ask what it means if your name on your hat has a special marking? I noticed this from the recent photos of US Air Force Preparatory students posted in FB. Thank you!

[@LandMac177]

Hey Zoe I was wondering what you you are using for your note taking material in 3:40

[@finnwolfhard2007]

Im not an American but i wanna be a pilot at US air force, so guys its passable? or not?

[@roxycoolnumber1]

😍😍

[@calidavis5256]

I'm a sophomore in high school and I'm really considering going into the Air Force Academy and becoming a pilot. but I have some questions about it. Do you get flight training lessons there, and get a pilots license?

[@vadergoalie5451]

Idk I don't go there but I do know that during the summer you can take some classes for flying or something

[@tsar2057]

I wanna go to AF academy or Naval Academy but my problem is I just suck at academics.

[@intisarwasek007]

Can foreigners also get admitted into this college? ( Actually, I am a foreigner and have a desire to attend this college. I would also like join the US military (Air force) to serve the country. But, I don't know they will provide me this opportunity or not.☹️. So, it will be grateful if someone answers this question.)

[@DSK-69.73]

hi, im thinking of enrolling in afa i was s=wondering what classes you took to get in. also what extracurriculars and how many aps do you have to take?

[@JamesDoesStuff08]

If I do go I'll be the class of like 203, I'll be like 23-24 ish years old when I graduate then 28-29 when I finish active duty and apply for FedEx

[@stelladogaqua9755]

How do you have your phone and all your electronics at the academy? Don’t they ban that stuff and you like can’t use your phone without supervision? I read that they are really strict about that. Also how do you get such nice rooms instead of the barracks?

[@ZoeIwu]

Electronics are not banned here. We need them for school, and doing everyday things. Everyone at the academy is given a computer for homework and other things. The dorm room I’m in is the typical size for everyone here at the academy.

[@DonovanNgele-dk8pj]

Please how much do you get paid as a cadet in USAFA

[@DakuJTenshi]

So you're allowed to have a phone? Or is all of this on your computer that gives you access to social media?

[@alexandrad1460]

You are allowed to have a phone after basic training ending in august

[@felipeaugusto1561]

hey, I'm brazilian and I have the desire of joining the us air force academy, and I would like to know if in the weekends the cadets can leave and go stay with their families (because here in Brazil the cadets leave the air force academy at friday after the end of the duties and can go stay with their families or girlfriends, coming back at sunday night). thank you 🤗

[@bornrichjay]

first wit it

[@mdnation8168]

How good is the oatmeal Zoe??!!

[@ZoeIwu]

Soooo gooood☺️

[@wilsonvo5605]

Hey! I'm a junior trying to get in, do you have any tips that'll help? Dream school right here. Hope I get in! Love from Massachusetts!

[@NGO_Eli]

Man I’m 14 rn I’m so excited to join but I haven’t told my parents I wanna so ya

[@mellybrr]

good luck! keep your head up and don’t listen to other people, do what makes you happy.

[@roberthoney6335]

just subscribed! waiting to hear back class of 2025

[@vk_xx0757]

heyo! quick question, does the sport you play in high school really matter or is it just a check off a box? im a sophmore trying to decide a sport, i really want to do track but im worried that since its not as team orientated as volleyball for example, it might hurt my chances. any response is appreciated (love your videos btw

[@charlieisocoolikegrl]

I am a student at usafa, which sport you play does not affect your chances at all. some people here never played a sport in high school. they look at your whole character not just one factor of your character. Joining clubs and having volunteer hours helps tremendously. I hope this helps.

[@TheMageEdits]

@@charlieisocoolikegrlyou go to afa?! That’s my dream school and I wanted to asked what are some main things that will make to know to the school? I play volleyball for high school, I do track, I participate in Air Force JRTOC and I have a 4.0-4.2 gpa. Im a sophomore btw. And Ive started training for the pt test. It that enough to become the part of the 11% that get accepted? Any tips you have?

[@charlieisocoolikegrl]

@@TheMageEdits Doing community service or anything that helps you stand out as a leader such as being a captain of a sports team or a manager at your job which i did both. I also did cultural immersion trips in high school which helps you stand out. I would say definitely take the SAT or ACT multiple times too to get a really good score

[@TheMageEdits]

@@charlieisocoolikegrl thank you so much! How is collage for you? What do you want to be?