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How to Successfully Start Your Student Journey
Whether you are just in the information-gathering or consideration stages of beginning or restarting your education or confidently approaching the starting line, there are five important factors to keep in mind.
Managing the Load: Stress Management for Veterans Juggling Academics and Life
Balancing academics, career aspirations, and family responsibilities can be challenging for veterans. However, with effective stress management techniques, it is possible to navigate these demands successfully. Prioritize tasks, manage time well, seek support, practice self-care, and communicate clearly.
Virtual Camaraderie: Navigating Online Communities for Veteran Students
Virtual communities offer invaluable support for student veterans. By participating in these communities, veterans can access academic support, peer-to-peer connections, and a sense of camaraderie. Whether through success coaches, mentorship, or social interactions, these communities help veterans navigate the challenges of academic life and achieve their goals.
Matching Your Military Skills with the Perfect Degree Program
Choosing the right degree program is a crucial step in transitioning from military service to civilian life. By evaluating your military experience for college credit, considering programs with a high ROI, leveraging your skills in the college classroom, and selecting military-friendly institutions, you can set yourself up for academic and professional success.
How to Effectively Present Military Skills to Civilian Employers
Transitioning from military service to civilian employment requires effectively presenting your skills and qualities to potential employers. By translating military experiences into language that resonates with civilian employers, highlighting leadership, problem-solving, adaptability, and technical skills, and leveraging platforms like LinkedIn, interviews, and internships, student veterans can successfully navigate the transition and secure rewarding civilian careers.
The Veteran's Guide to Translating Military Experience into College Success
With the unique skills and mindsets developed in the military, student veterans possess a strong foundation for academic success.
From Combat to College: Turning Your Military Training into Academic Credits
Military service is a unique experience that prepares individuals for combat situations and equips them with practical skills and knowledge applicable to civilian opportunities. For many veterans, transitioning from the military to civilian life involves pursuing higher education to enhance their professional prospects.
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.
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.
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.
The Importance of Mentorship for Military-Connected Students
The long-term impact of mentorship transcends the academic realm. Students who have benefited from mentorship often pay it forward, becoming mentors themselves. This perpetuates a cycle of support and guidance within the military-connected community, nurturing a culture of mutual assistance and solidarity.
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.