Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/28/2008 - 18:33

Thank you for the reports on the 26th and 27th, as well as your reports about life onboard the Healy. I especially enjoyed the photographs and the reports of your interactions with the crew. I know that it must feel a little cramped at times, but it looks like it could be comfortable for a couple of months. Claustrophobia in the bed and bathroom/shower are my only concerns.

I know that the science team is on the Healy for only a few weeks. Hopefully the rest of the Coast Guard people can get off frequently. I bet they are looking forward to freezing weather when they can get off the boat and go out and do things on the ice.

Also, thanks for your tip. I'll look into a major in Oceanography. Can you suggest a good university? Marine Biology is the closest that my university offers. My guess is that I would probably have to go to a coastal state. Being an interior state does have limitations. Is your Bachelor degree in Oceanography?

 Thanks again.

CJ

Jillian Worssam

Hello CJ,
To be honest I have never felt claustrophobic, there is so much space aboard, and to go outside on the weather decks is such a treat, beautiful scenery, fresh breezes, just perfect. 
I think Ned, who responded to one of the last questions would be perfect to write to in regards to universities.  I have a B.S. in Forestry so pretty much EVERYTHING I have learned on the HEALY has been new.
Thank you for reading along, and for writing questions!  I have enjoyed the dialog!
Jillian