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The New Mission: Veterans' Guide to Adapting to Civilian and Campus Life
As veterans transition from military life to civilian life, many pursue higher education as a pathway to a new career. Adapting to campus life and the academic environment may seem daunting, but the journey can be fulfilling and successful with careful planning and the right mindset.
Smart Budgeting: Financial Planning Tips for Student Veterans
Embarking on a new educational journey as a student veteran is an exciting chapter, but laying a solid foundation for success is crucial. Smart budgeting is the key to managing your finances effectively and ensuring a smooth transition into academic life.
Conquering Test Anxiety: Strategies for Successful Exam Preparation
Test anxiety can be a formidable adversary for students, often leaving them overwhelmed and unprepared when exam day arrives. However, many of the same strategies used for military training can be applied to your academic test preparation.
Understanding Your Options: Withdraw, Audit, Credit/No Credit, and Pass/Fail Status
First-time university students often need help with the various grading options available in colleges and universities. Just as the military has its jargon and acronyms, navigating higher education well involves learning new academic and institutional vocabulary.
Explaining GGU’s Academic Terms
GGU has three academic periods -- often referred to as trimesters -- Spring, Summer and Fall, and they each last 15 weeks.
Cost Saving Travel Tips for GGU’s Campus Weeks
Traveling in from beyond the Bay Area to attend classes might seem daunting. Air Force Veteran, GGU Alumnus and Professor Eric Pardue shares his top travel tips for Campus Weeks.
How to Spend a Weekend in San Francisco
You've made plans to visit campus classes, but what are you going to do with your free time in San Francisco?
9 Great Things About Going to School in San Francisco
San Francisco boasts some of the most popular sites in the world, such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and Fisherman's Wharf.