Combat to College
Applying the Military Mentality as a Student Veteran
Published on 20. September 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
150 pages
978-1-940771-96-0 (ISBN)
Description
Essential reading for veterans returning to college after military service. From combat veteran John H. Davis, community college dropout turned Harvard graduate.
Combat to College is the guide for student veterans who want to win the college battle. Utilize the unique skills and discipline you gained in the military to succeed in higher education. In ten straightforward lessons designed by a veteran for veterans, you will learn how to navigate the transition to civilian life, build your team and resume, work with political professors, and endure to graduation. Maintain your military bearing and unwavering determination in your next chapter. Make your college success nonnegotiable. You've earned the GI Bill, and now it's time to grit your teeth and use it.
Combat to College is an official AUSA Book Program title.
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Language
English
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
169 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-940771-96-0 (9781940771960)
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John H. Davis is a decorated combat veteran with multiple tours in Afghanistan. He has since dedicated himself to veteran advocacy, receiving congressional, legislative, and local recognition. He earned his master's degree in education from Harvard and his bachelor's in history from St. Joseph's College. He has spoken to Congress as a legislative fellow for the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Student Veterans of America and is an active member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the US Military Vets Motorcycle Club. John is passionate about traveling, fitness, and veteran causes.