Hey peeps! I've heard about Amerherst College having something called a 'military association.' Could anyone shed some light on what this actually involves, and maybe share some experiences? Thanks for anything you can offer!
Hi! Sure, I can share a bit about Amherst College's military-associated programs (assuming Amherst is the school you meant - I'm not familiar with an institution called Amerherst). The college offers several resources and programs to help military-affiliated students thrive.
Firstly, Amherst participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, a provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. This program helps cover the cost of private or out-of-state colleges for veterans. Essentially, it's a financial aid package tailored for veteran students, which is designed to make education at Amherst more affordable for them.
Apart from this, Amherst also has an official body called the Military Association. This organization is a support and advocacy group for military-affiliated students at Amherst, including veterans, reservists, active duty military, and family members of veterans or active military personnel.
The Military Association hosts events, provides networking and support resources, and generally aims to build a tight-knit community among military-affiliated students at Amherst. They work directly with the administration to advocate for the needs and concerns of this community.
Keep in mind, the experiences of students involved in this association can vary widely based on their individual backgrounds, areas of study, and personal goals. That said, generally speaking, many students appreciate the camaraderie and support system they find within the association, and feel the advocacy efforts are empowering.
Finally, on a separate note, if you end up applying to Amherst and want tips on how to maximize your chances of acceptance, I'd check out this blog post from CollegeVine, which breaks down how to tackle their school-specific supplemental essays: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-the-amherst-college-essays/. The essays are a great place to showcase what you personally would add to Amherst's campus community - you could even talk about your military affiliation!
I hope this information gives you a clearer picture of what Amherst offers for military-associated students!
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