The strategic student veteran : successfully transitioning from the military to college academics

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UB357 .C37 2014
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Available

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Summary

This book was previously sold under the title "The Strategic Student: Veteran's Edition" and features updated content

"A practical guide of immense value to both students and their supporters" -George Ballinger, Director of Family and Veteran's Affairs, University of Colorado, Boulder

"Perceptive and useful from a practical viewpoint. I have no doubt incoming freshmen will benefit from its insights." Captain Anthony Chatham, U.S. Navy

"Provides current, relevant and very practical strategies and techniques to prepare oneself for one of life's defining events. We recommend this book to all our incoming freshmen, and our academic advisors build upon its concepts." -Colonel Stephen Dinauer, U.S. Marine Corps, Director President's Leadership Class

The college graduation rate for military veterans is unsatisfactory. While the life transition for veterans goes far beyond academics, by lessening the stress of the academic transition, the likelihood of collegiate success is significantly increased. The goal of The Strategic Student Veteran is to help raise graduation rates amongst our nation's veterans.

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The reason so many college students underperform is because they're not taught how to transition from the structured military environment to the unstructured college academic environment. The Strategic Student teaches college-bound military veterans how to make this transition and become self-reliant, successful students.

Contents

Part One: Applying the strategic student mind-set. Preventing academic problems : developing the strategic student mind-set ; Transitioning from the military to college : becoming a self-reliant student ; Managing your grade point average : think like a triathlete -- Part Two: Academic skills for success. Time management : creating an effective study hours plan ; Classroom skills : maximizing the quality of your time with your professor ; Study skills : mastering learning outside of the classroom ; Test-taking skills : executing on test day ; Paper-writing skills : strategies for an A paper -- Part Three: Tools to enhance well-being and learning. Managing stress ; Harnessing the best of technology.

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