Creating Community: Supporting Veterans on Campus with Dartmouth & Bowdoin

06/05/2025 35 min Temporada 6 Episodio 7

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Episode Synopsis

Whitney Cason, S2S Director of VetLink, takes the reins for a conversation with two of S2S's VetLink partners - Christina Moreland, Associate Director of Admissions and Coordinator of Pipeline Development at Dartmouth, and Evan Shoaf, Senior Assistant Dean of Admissions at Bowdoin. Whitney, Christina, and Evan discuss the unique challenges and opportunities for veteran applicants in the college admissions process, emphasizing the importance of flexibility, personalized support, and community integration for veterans transitioning to academic life. The discussion also covers financial aid options, the significance of building a supportive community, and shares inspiring success stories of veteran students who have thrived in their respective institutions. Main Topics00:00 Introduction to Veteran Admissions Support08:10 Understanding Financial Aid for Veterans15:58 Building Community and Support for Veterans21:49 Success Stories of Veteran Students30:03 Advice for Veteran ApplicantsAdditional ResourcesBowdoin College AdmissionsDartmouth College AdmissionsThird Time's the Charm: A Veteran Student's Journey

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