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- Title
Understanding the Student Veterans' College Experience: An Exploratory Study.
- Authors
Olsen, Timothy; Badger, Karen; McCuddy, Michael D.
- Abstract
Objective: Students with active duty military experience are a unique and growing population on college campuses in the United States. This study explores student veterans' perceptions of their transition to and experience in higher education. Method: This mixed methods study used a sample of 10 active military and reserve component student veterans to explore their perceptions of their personal strengths, challenges, factors impacting participation in university resource programs, and suggestions for ideal resources to support their academic success. Results: Content analysis yielded primary themes such as the strength of self-discipline, the challenge of social interactions, and the desire for programs that connect student-veterans and assist with social integration. Conclusion: Implications for education, retention, and transition from active duty are discussed.
- Subjects
NON-military education of military personnel; EDUCATION of veterans; REINTEGRATION of veterans; CONTENT analysis; SOCIAL interaction; SELF-control
- Publication
U.S. Army Medical Department Journal, 2014, p101
- ISSN
1524-0436
- Publication type
Article