Transition: Military to College
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Moving from the structured military environment to one of the least structured in college, many veterans fail to complete their degree. To succeed they need to create structure and have the passion to succeed.
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- 1. Transition: Military to College 1 BY DOUGLAS R. SATTERFIELD BRIGADIER GENERAL N OV E M B E R 2 0 1 3
- 2. Welcome 2 Congratulations – a decision is made What’s next? What can you expect? Hints on how to make the transition How to succeed at college life Plan Structure Passion Assumptions The Heart of the Game Self-Reliance
- 3. Some Unpleasant Facts 3 About moving from the structured to unstructured Less than 1 in 20 veterans succeed in college1 Long-term success at school and jobs Why do military veterans perform worse? Barriers to Veterans: Gap in time from HS-to-College & Learning Structure Complications from combat (e.g., PTSD, physical injuries) Cultural divide Lack of social support networks [1] US Military Veterans Failing College En Masse, July 2012
- 4. Passion 4 What is the key factor in success? Ambition is a two-edged sword Adaptability and Commitment Characteristics of Veterans Mainstream view on why Veterans struggle Another view of failure Intelligence
- 5. Adaptability and Commitment 5 Charles Darwin: The Origin of Species It is not the most intelligent or the strongest of the species that survives, but the most adaptable. [paraphrased] How you perform early determines your success Two main efforts: Hints to make the transition easier Hints to build adaptability You are in charge of your life, you are the driver
- 6. Comparison of a Typical Day 6 High School 8am Arrive Homeroom Go to Classes Get Homework Lunch Study Hall Sports Practice Go Home & Eat Do Homework Repeat Military 6am PT Motorpool Required Classes Sergeant’s Time Counseling Inspections Lunch Work Additional Classes Go to Room Uniform Prep Repeat College 10am Biology 101 2pm Amer History Yup! That’s it.
- 7. Hints to Make the Transition Easier 7 Begin with a light course load Take advantage of school resources Exercise, eat right, and get plenty of sleep Get organized and stay that way Jump start the school year Reaffirm your values Determine your priorities Don’t be overly sensitive Don’t sweat the small stuff Avoid negative people with bad habits
- 8. Hints to Build Adaptability 8 Create structure for yourself Build your college skills Have a plan Build a support system and do it fast Get to know the college bureaucracy Actively breakdown barriers Network with others inside and outside college Avoid being privileged or entitled Use positive self-talk Get a mentor
- 9. Hints to Build College Skills 9 Time Management Classroom Skills Study Skills Test-taking Skills Paper-writing Skills Managing Stress Leveraging Technology
- 10. Questions to Ask Yourself 10 Are you here because you really want to be? Are you here to better yourself and others? Are you here to improve your life, your family’s life? Do you have passion, the inner drive to succeed? If you answered “yes” to these questions, then and only then will you succeed.