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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.
Funding Your Future: Top Scholarships for Veteran Students
Veterans returning to civilian life often use the GI Bill®️ to fund their education, but did you know additional scholarships are available to support your academic journey? Beyond the GI Bill®️, various organizations recognize the sacrifices made by our military personnel and offer financial assistance to help them achieve their educational goals.
Active Duty to Active Life: Fitness Activities for Veterans
Transitioning from active duty military service to civilian life is a profound physical and psychological journey. For veterans, finding a new sense of purpose and stability is crucial, and maintaining physical fitness plays a pivotal role in this transition. Engaging in regular fitness activities not only helps one stay in shape but also contributes significantly to their overall well-being and helps them achieve other life goals.
Choosing the Right University: A Personalized Approach to Finding Your Fit
Embarking on the journey to higher education as a student veteran utilizing the GI Bill®️ is a big step. With many options available, selecting the right college is a crucial decision that can significantly impact your academic and personal success. Adopting a personalized approach to finding the college that suits your unique needs and aspirations is essential.
Should You Relocate in Pursuit of a Degree? 11 Things to Consider Before You Decide
As a student veteran, embarking on a college journey brings unique challenges and opportunities. One significant aspect is the decision to relocate for a degree program. The following 11 tips explore the financial, logistical, and relational considerations while shedding light on transitioning from military service to college life.
What Admissions Officers Really Look for in Applications for Non-Traditional Students
Embarking on the journey of higher education as a student veteran can be exciting and challenging. Unlike the typical high school graduate, you bring a wealth of life experiences, diverse perspectives, and a unique set of skills to the table.
How to Use a Term Break and Come Back Better Than Before
As the semester ends and the term break looms on the horizon, it's tempting to dive headfirst into the bliss of relaxation and freedom. While unwinding is crucial, using this time strategically can make a significant difference in your academic and personal well-being.
Choosing a Major with a Military Background: Matching Skills to Graduate Degrees
If you're a military veteran or currently serving in the armed forces, transitioning to civilian life and pursuing higher education is a significant step. One of the most critical decisions when pursuing a graduate degree is selecting the right major. Your military experience has equipped you with unique skills and qualities, and choosing a major that complements and leverages them is essential.
7 Tips for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome is the persistent inability to believe that one's success is deserved or is due to one's legitimate efforts or skills. That nagging feeling of being a fraud can cast a shadow on your accomplishments.
Utilizing Prior Learning Experience: How Military Training Can Translate to College Credit
Are you a military veteran looking to pursue higher education? Did you know that your military training and experience can be translated into college credit? Learn how to leverage your prior military learning experience to save time and money while earning your degree.
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.
Getting Unstuck: Long and Short-Term Decision-Making Tools
Most students will feel stuck at some point during the educational process. Whether it's related to academic decisions, career choices, or personal life, many individuals find themselves at a crossroads, overwhelmed by the complexity of decision-making.
10 Tips for Student Veterans Preparing for a New Semester
Ten tips to help you excel in your studies and maximize your university experience.
The Importance of Networking for Veterans
Experts state that networking fills around 80% of jobs, meaning that these aren’t even posted as available in the first place. The adage, "It's not what you know, but who you know," may still have relevance today.
How to Build a Compelling Resume as a Veteran
Even if you are still months or years away from graduation and entering the workforce, having an up-to-date resume is crucial for success. A resume is an opportunity to highlight your unique skills and experiences that are translatable into the language of the civilian job market.
Understanding Book Stipends and Your GI Bill®️ Benefits
You've applied and been admitted to your program of choice. You have initiated your GI Bill®️ Benefits to cover your tuition and fees. Your military housing allowance (MHA) has been determined and approved by the VA. Before you begin your classes, there is another benefit that you can expect to receive: the book and supply stipend.
Memorial Day and The Last Full Measure of Devotion
For many Americans, Memorial Day is barely more than an observance of a federal holiday, a time to gather for a barbeque with family and friends and raise a glass for freedom. Even mainstream media can sometimes objectify the day with stock footage of flags on tombstones or with a televised reunion featuring a child throwing out the first pitch at a baseball game only to discover her redeployed parent hidden behind a catcher's equipment.
Summer Term: To Continue or To Take a Break?
During the summer months, it might feel like you're approaching a crossroads – as it does for many student veterans. Do you continue your classes and maintain your scholarly momentum or need a break from classes and assignments? For this test, there is no wrong answer. However, there are three significant considerations to remember when determining if taking courses during the summer term is right for you.