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Veterans Day for Student Veterans
Discover meaningful ways to honor Veterans Day as a student veteran. This article offers actionable tips for embracing your identity, participating in campus events, volunteering, and reflecting on your military service. Learn how to connect with resources and celebrate your journey, finding a sense of community and purpose during this important holiday.
9 Student Veteran Organizations and Resources to Build a Supportive Network
Building a solid and supportive network is crucial for success, and luckily, several outstanding organizations and resources are available.
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.
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.
Student Steps to Success: Getting Started
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 a few factors to keep in mind. To be successful, these five steps are crucial.
How to Connect with Military Students during March Campus Week
Campus Weeks are an excellent opportunity to meet new people, connect with old friends and have a grand time exploring the San Francisco area. I
6 Smartphone Apps for Student Success
Your phone has access to tools to help you study, manage your time and connect with others. But you have to find the right apps and use them the right way for your lifestyle to make all the pieces fit together.
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?
5 Options for Veterans In Pursuit of Career Success
There are several options for veterans pursuing career success in their chosen field or with their own businesses. Here are a few of them.
How Being a Mentor Makes You a Better Leader
There are many benefits to leading a mentorship relationship. The goal is to build relationships that enrich your and your mentee's lives.
Start the New Year off Strong with New Headshots
There are a few things that should be done regularly, such as updating your LinkedIn profile and taking new headshots, and the new year is a great time to do them.
What’s the Value of Going to School in San Francisco?
There are a lot of companies and organizations in the area, several close to GGU – making them perfect for internships and prospective employers.
Marines’ Memorial, The Perfect Place to Stay
Marines’ Memorial is just off of Union Square, a quick drive or even a reasonable walk away from GGU’s campus
Podcasts for Your Commute
Driving to work, driving kids to school, flying to attend in-person classes -- all these trips will leave you with some prime podcast listening time.
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?
Why Student Veterans Should Take the Military Saves Pledge
A 2019 MFAN Military Family Support Programming Survey showed that just about half (49.2%) of veteran families have less than $500 in emergency savings.
What Does Veteran Friendly Mean in Education?
When looking for the right educational program or institution, it's important to look at the way the school treats the military and veteran community.
Things to Consider When Choosing a Law School
At some point during law school, you'll figure out what area you want to specialize in, and GGU does a wonderful job of helping students find their path at the career center.
How to Balance School and Relationships
Veterans can take the lessons they learned from taking classes while on active duty and apply them to their time after leaving the military.
5 Academic Goals To Set for the New Year
Many people make fitness or health-related new year's resolutions, but you should take a few minutes and think about all the areas in life you'd like to see progress.