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Episode Synopsis
In today’s episode, we sit down for an inspirational conversation with Service to School applicant Terren Wise. Terren is a US Navy veteran, community college transfer student, and current student at Brown University. We talk about trying new things & gaining new experiences, reflecting on life passions, leveraging community college courses to strengthen your application package, perseverance through rejections to stay true to yourself and much more!
Main Topics
Terren’s introduction & background (0:25)
Jumping from human resources & marketing at the University of Minnesota to the Navy Nuclear Program (2:59)
Rigors of Navy nuclear program schooling (5:02)
Decision to leave the Navy to find & better himself, starting over after the military & handling others questioning the decision (7:29)
Selecting first round of schools to apply to & the humbling experience of receiving rejections, taking a step back to re-evaluate next steps at community college (11:20)
Finding Service to School & Warrior Scholar Project, leveraging resources to acclimate back into the college classroom (13:41)
Re-visiting the admissions process, reflecting career passions, exploring new schools & degree possibilities (15:47)
Applying post-military experiences at community college to current studies & goals, leaning into the self-journey (18:55)
Most surprising parts of writing the admissions essays, joys & benefits of sharing your true self in your essays (22:43)
When the hard work pays off & acceptance letters arrive (27:04)
Working through the Brown University military application, importance of discussing school-specific financial aid options directly with your college, colleges investing in military student success (29:06)
Tips & recommendations for service members & veterans applying soon or actively in the admissions process (33:47)
Looking forward to new classes & experiences at Brown University, parts of the application process that was most surprising (36:41)
Additional Resources
Brown University Veteran Admissions
Veteran Benefit Support at Brown University
The Research Experience for Veteran Undergraduates at Yale University
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Main Topics
Terren’s introduction & background (0:25)
Jumping from human resources & marketing at the University of Minnesota to the Navy Nuclear Program (2:59)
Rigors of Navy nuclear program schooling (5:02)
Decision to leave the Navy to find & better himself, starting over after the military & handling others questioning the decision (7:29)
Selecting first round of schools to apply to & the humbling experience of receiving rejections, taking a step back to re-evaluate next steps at community college (11:20)
Finding Service to School & Warrior Scholar Project, leveraging resources to acclimate back into the college classroom (13:41)
Re-visiting the admissions process, reflecting career passions, exploring new schools & degree possibilities (15:47)
Applying post-military experiences at community college to current studies & goals, leaning into the self-journey (18:55)
Most surprising parts of writing the admissions essays, joys & benefits of sharing your true self in your essays (22:43)
When the hard work pays off & acceptance letters arrive (27:04)
Working through the Brown University military application, importance of discussing school-specific financial aid options directly with your college, colleges investing in military student success (29:06)
Tips & recommendations for service members & veterans applying soon or actively in the admissions process (33:47)
Looking forward to new classes & experiences at Brown University, parts of the application process that was most surprising (36:41)
Additional Resources
Brown University Veteran Admissions
Veteran Benefit Support at Brown University
The Research Experience for Veteran Undergraduates at Yale University
Listen, rate, and subscribe!
Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Amazon Music
Service to School Website
Sign up for Admissions Support
Events Calendar
YouTube
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