Can someone describe a typical daily schedule at the Annapolis Naval Academy?

I'm trying to imagine what life is like at the Annapolis Naval Academy. What does a typical day look like for a student there? How much time is spent on academics versus physical training and other activities?

Sure, I'd be happy to outline a typical day at the United States Naval Academy (USNA) in Annapolis, often referred to as "Navy." However, keep in mind that while this general structure holds true, the details may vary for different individuals, particularly based on the year of study.

Each day at USNA starts relatively early, with morning formation at around 7:00 AM. During this time, all midshipmen (what students at USNA are called) gather in the central area for roll-call and announcements, dressed in uniform.

Following this, breakfast is served, and students interact with their fellow midshipmen before starting their academic classes around 7:55 AM. The Naval Academy has a rigorous academic curriculum focusing on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), but also includes humanities and social sciences.

Classes run until lunchtime, at around noon, when there's another formation and meal. Following lunch, there is usually a brief period for rest or study before afternoon classes begin.

Once afternoon classes conclude around 3:20 PM, midshipmen move onto sports or physical training. All midshipmen participate in athletics, with many on intercollegiate teams, while others participate in intramural or club sports.

Following sports activities, midshipmen typically have dinner and free time in the evening. The free time can be used for studying, attending club meetings, or interacting with friends. There's a study period called "Evening Study Period" from approximately 8:00 PM till midnight where midshipmen can complete assignments, study for exams, or carry out additional coursework.

Each day concludes with Taps, a lights-out bugle call, at midnight. From this point, midshipmen are expected to be in their rooms unless they have permission to be elsewhere.

Weekends are slightly different with more time for rest and relaxation. On some weekends, depending on their year, midshipmen may have liberty and can leave the campus, while other weekends are spent on the Yard (the campus) engaged in various activities or duties.

Again, this gives you a general idea, but every midshipman's experience will be slightly different. The mix of academic rigor, physical training, and military discipline can be intense, but many midshipmen find the experience deeply rewarding.