I asked myself that question for months before I got out of the Army and for months after I graduated college--I really needed to piece together how I was going to leverage my unique (and hard won) military skills to maximize my chances of getting a civilian job--the process is long from over.
Some people in the military believe that transitioning out of the military and becoming a college student is a breeze. You've gone to war, you've endured the suck, so what could be so hard about handling professors and kids (your classmates)? Let me tell you, the transition into being a college student can be difficult. But here are the 5 B's to ensure that you have a great post military college experience.
Transitioning out of the military does not need to be a tricky or complicated proposition. Know that being a veteran in this day in age can be a challenge but know that it is one of your greatest assets. All you need to do is figure out how to best leverage this experience. The following post is Part 2 of a 2 Part Series designed to help get you have a positive transition into the private and on track for a successful post-military career.
