Documenting the Transition from Military to College

Hello all. I'll be starting college soon after my military service and was thinking about starting a blog to document the transition. Has anyone done this before? Any suggestions on topics that might be beneficial to cover?

Sure, documenting your journey from military service to college in a blog could be a valuable resource for others in a similar situation, helping them understand the challenges and opportunities they might encounter. Here are some topics you might consider:

1. Application Process: Discuss how you navigated the college application process, including things like choosing a college, filling out applications, writing essays, and using military benefits like the GI Bill.

2. Career Transition: Detail how you're leveraging skills acquired during military service in your college career and future job prospects. You could talk about skills like discipline, teamwork, resilience, and leadership which are all highly valued in the civilian world.

3. Adjusting to College Life: Describe your experiences adapting to campus life, including the culture shift from military to academic life, differences in interaction with peers, dealing with professors, managing coursework, and understanding the freedom and flexibility that comes with a student's schedule.

4. Balancing Work, Life, and Studies: Share tips on juggling classwork, part-time employment, family responsibilities, and social life as an older or non-traditional student.

5. Navigating College Resources: Discuss your experience with college resources like tutoring centers, career services, mental health resources, and veteran-specific support services.

6. Educational Goals: Sharing your academic goals and progress can create a personal touchstone for your blog. It can show readers how you're mapping out your education and career path after your service.

Remember, the best blogs are genuine and offer an honest perspective. Not everything will turn out as planned, but that too is a part of the journey worth sharing. Enjoy the process and I'm sure your blog will be an asset to many.