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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ICYMI: How NOT to Miss It Next Time
Have you recently discovered you missed a due date, a payment or a fun event because it didn't come by text or social media messaging but by email instead?
Things to Look for When Reading Your Syllabus
Consider the syllabus as your roadmap for the course. All the important information you need is in there.