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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.
Life After Graduation: Navigating the Job Market and Making the Transition
You've crossed the stage, received your diploma, and now the real adventure begins – navigating the job market. Transitioning from college to the professional world can be exciting and daunting. However, you can pave the way for a successful career with a strategic approach and mindset.
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.
7 Things to Do in the SF Bay Area This Veterans Day Weekend
If you are looking for things to experience and enjoy this Veterans Day weekend in San Francisco, you are in luck. Check out these fun and festive opportunities to enjoy the Bay Area and beyond.
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.
5 Tips for Transferring Your Military Board Interview Skills to the Civilian Sector
When interviewing for civilian jobs, it can often feel intimidating if you are just starting your job search. However, as a student veteran, you likely already have a similar experience in your service background: military board interviews.
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.
Balancing Family Life and Academics: 5 Essential Tips for Military Students
Student veterans often juggle the demands of coursework, assignments, and exams while maintaining family commitments. These five essential tips will help you navigate between your roles.
10 Tips for Student Veterans Preparing for a New Semester
Ten tips to help you excel in your studies and maximize your university experience.
Do You Know If You Are Enrolled in VA Health Care?
Bridget Leach, LCSW of the San Francisco VA Health Care System, shares about outreach, enrollment, and coordinating care in the Bay Area for Student Veterans.
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.