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In 2008, SNVC created The Aurora Foundation to help address the needs of veterans as they take advantage of the new GI Bill and return to college. SNVC’s Founder and current President/CEO is a veteran himself, and he attributes his own success to his academic and military career. Today, The Aurora Foundation is led by an experienced Board of Directors which is focused on the mission to “enable veterans to successfully graduate from college and enter the workforce.” During discussions with faculty, administration, and Veteran students, the definition of a Veteran-friendly campus often arose. Here are the most common ideas that resulted from these conversations:

Elements of a Veteran-Friendly Campus
•COMMUNICATION: Do you have a good communication set up among veterans? Is there a Student Veteran’s Association set up on campus? These Associations provide a peer-to-peer network for Veterans, provide crisis hotlines, and provide resourceful information for the students. Those are just a few of the options available within these Student Veteran’s Associations and Longwood University recently set one up when they realized the need for more veteran support on campus.

•WEB PRESENCE: Does your veteran information have a strong web presence? Returning Veterans need to be able to find your information easily through your Universities homepage. These veterans are interested in learning about what is offered on your campus, make it easy for them. These students want to know what is specifically available to veterans, for example, housing, VA resources, disability services, etc.

•CONTACT: Do you have a point of contact that is educated and/or experienced with Veterans’ concerns? A point of contact is crucial for all Veteran student needs. An office that deals specifically with the Veteran students will allow students to take care of things like admissions, crisis counseling, financial aid, disability services, etc. This office should oversee the Veteran students as they make the climb towards graduation.

•HOUSING: What housing is available for Veterans? Given that returning Veterans are usually in their early or mid-twenties, they typically do not want to be living with those freshmen who are 18 or 19 years old and right out of high school. So, consider delegating specific housing options so that Veteran students can be grouped together, nearby. Also consider the fact that many returning Veterans will have young families, too, so that will present new needs for housing and community resources, as well.

•ORIENTATION: Do you have a Freshmen-Vet Orientation in place? Arrange for an Orientation program that helps this student population to become familiar with the Veteran-specific resources on campus, to get to know the staff who is most educated and understanding of their needs, and, perhaps, most importantly, to allow them to recognize other Veteran students.

Remember, listen to the veterans and learn what works from your students. Reach out to those Veterans on your campus as well as those on your faculty and in your administration. Find out what resources they need to help ensure they graduate.

I’ve seen a few substantial pick up audio programs and ebooks around this year. We’ve witnessed systems on self-confidence, conversation, relationships, advanced PUA tactics, approaching, and more. Some of them were high quality and some were terrible. The PUA world is much different than it was 3 years back. Instructors like Zan and Matador have totally modified the PUA community.

There’s a good product out there for college students called “Conquer your Campus”. I tend to like experts who don’t charge too much for their products and offer a great deal of value. This one is reasonably priced. I strongly dislike getting ripped off. You can learn to become a top pickup artist in a short period of time. There is a lot of confusion about who has the best stuff in the community.

So if you’re a college student looking to pickup more girls, I say you check this out. It’s not the best for older guys but younger dudes will like this ebook. It’ll show you how to pick up chicks on campus and at college bars. It’ll definitely help you stand out amongst the herds of corny, drooling guys around your school. I’m not sure what site they are selling this at now but I’m sure you can find a copy floating around the Internet. My review of the Conquer your Campus ebook by Mark Redman and Christian Hudson is a pretty good one. There are others I’d check out if you’re older but hey – maybe you want to go visit your little cousin’s college to try some of this stuff out!

There has been a proliferation of online engineering degree programs in the last decade or so. As the concept catches on, the question still lingers – whether an online program is better or an on-campus program is better. Both programs have their respective advantages and disadvantages. If you considering going back to school, if will be a good idea to consider all factors before choosing an option to obtain a degree. This guide attempts to point out some advantages and disadvantages of both programs in an attempt to highlight what is best and worst in each of them.

Accessibility

One of the biggest considerations for students is accessibility. Online education does not require commutation or living in another city. The courses can be taken up from home or office and require no travel. While travel or living on the campus may be an issue if you take admission in a school away from home, on-campus programs offer more work opportunities and internships.

Self-discipline

Lots of self-discipline is required to complete an online program. When you are on-campus, it is easier to follow the routine and fall into the groove. In an online program, you are encouraged to think independently and later this habit becomes an asset to you. The discipline required to schedule your time for study and other existing commitments could however become very demanding.

Flexibility

Online courses are more flexible compared to on-campus programs. This is beneficial if you are working and cannot manage to stick to one particular schedule. You can attend online programs from anywhere as long as you have access to the Internet. You can even repeat a tutorial if you have not understood the concept fully. Flexibility that the online program offers is not part of the on-campus programs. The timing is fixed and you have to abide by them.

Cost

Cost of the program is an important consideration for many. An online program costs lesser than an on-campus program. This is primarily because you are not enjoying any of the infrastructure benefits of the school. The tuition fees for online programs is also considerably lesser. The living expenses and all other ongoing expenses are either eliminated or drastically reduced in an online program. Online programs are undoubtedly more cost effective than on-campus programs.

Socializing

The biggest advantage of on-campus programs is that it allows you to socialize and learn in a group. There will be interaction which is live and in person. Lot of networking happens on the campus. You make friends and contacts at a school that can last for a lifetime. Access to all campus facilities like library is another great advantage. Most campuses have other facilities like gym, stadium, swimming pool and theatres, which can be utilized by students.

Job Opportunities

The job opportunities may differ depending on what program you have chosen to obtain a degree in. Some companies give a preference to on-campus degrees. Most campuses also have industry collaboration wherein placement opportunities are better for students. Though the concept of online education is gaining momentum, it may still take a while for employers to view both online and on-campus degrees at par.

While there are advantages and disadvantages to both modes of education, what you choose is largely dependent on what you want. A campus program is better for someone who is not self motivated and lacks self-discipline. On the other hand, an online program is better for someone who wants to work as well as study.

When preparing for your first year in college, you have to start to plan what classes you are going to take. There are a lot of options to choose from. There are history classes that focus completely on King Richard’s pilgrimage during the crusades, classes that focus completely on African American poets, or classes to explore a variety of world religions. Spending some time with an advisor discussing your options for classes may make it easier to make a concrete schedule for your first semester or quarter.

Another preparation you need to focus on is figuring out your living situation. A lot of schools have some sort of requirements about living on campus. At some schools you will be required to live in a residence hall or dormitory for the first or possibly first two years. If you are required to live in a dorm, you will probably be paired up with a roommate as well. You and your roommate will want to be in contact to figure out who is going purchase what for the room. Also the school should send a list with what items are allowed in your dorm room and what items are not. Most dorms will allow a mini-fridge and a microwave. However, coffee pots and hot plates are usually prohibited from the rooms. It is important to make sure you and your roommate discuss who is going to bring what to prevent you two from having duplicate appliances.

A fun part of preparing to move into your dorm room is decorating your room. Lots of stores carry special merchandise specifically for dormitories. One thing you have to make sure you look for is sheets that are going to fit the beds in dorm rooms. They will sell sheets called twin extra-long which will fit the beds in dorms. Once you get your sheets you can get the rest of your bedding and begin the color theme for your room. One thing to remember is that whatever you plan on doing to the room will have to be undone by the time you move back out. If you put up poster on the wall, using a little whiteout or toothpaste will cover up the holes from thumbtacks when you move out.

Once you get on campus, you can visit the school bookstore to get your textbooks. However, it may save you some money to look into trying to find those books from a discount book website before you get on campus. The only problem with ordering books online is that it can sometimes be a hassle, especially if the books are out of stock or get lost in the mail. Also, purchasing items like folders, paper, notebooks, pens, pencils, highlighters, and index cards are going to be cheaper at a grocery store than at the bookstore on campus. There may be extra expenses like special calculators or a device called a clicker that certain classes may require you to purchase; however you may not find out about that until the first day of classes.

The Frye Campus Boot has really hit the “fashion charts” over the last couple of years, and recently has hit a peak in demand with some of the styles. Like many of the Frye Women’s Boots, these are classics and will likely always be in style.

Due to their high level of demand, this boot for Women has become available in quite a nice variety of not only separate styles, but colors as well.

Here is some info on some of the most popular styles for women:

* Campus 14L Boot – This is the hottest seller, it’s a classic Frye look that is known to be quite comfortable and is a versatile member of any woman’s wardrobe – great for a fun casual look.
* Maxine Campus – This is a bit of a sleeker look, a bit more of a feminine touch to the boot. Some of the colors offered for this boot include such variety as “Olive” and “Wine” – as well as the more classic darker shades.
* Tina Campus Boot – Here is even more femininity for the Campus – a bit sharper heel and toe, quite sleek and would be a perfect addition to either jeans or more formal wear.

There are a number of other styles as well, each offering it’s own unique look for the Campus for Women.

Cost Information: Generally speaking the retail cost for the Frye Campus Boot is around $300 to $400 (the sleeker styles tend to run a bit higher in cost), various merchants offer them for less online.

While out on a date

The unfortunate statistic is that 90 percent of rapes occur between people who already knew each other and that approximately half of rapes happen on dates. This is commonly known as “date rape” or “acquaintance rape.”

While sexual assault and rape by an attacker is never the victim’s fault, there are a few things women can bear in mind:

Take your time in getting to know your companion or “date.” Don’t spend time alone with someone who makes her feel uneasy or uncomfortable. This means following your instincts and removing herself from situations that you don’t feel good about.

Stay with a group of people. Avoid risky areas, such as deserted areas.

Avoid excessive alcohol. According to the Journal of Studies on Alcohol, more than 70,000 students between the ages of 18 and 24 have been victims of alcohol-related sexual assault or date rape.

Be alert for possible use of “date rape drugs” such as Rohypnol, which is illegal in the United States. Someone can slip it into a drink. It causes drowsiness, a loss of coordination, dizziness and memory loss. Never take drinks from other people and don’t leave your drink unattended.

Tell someone you trust your date’s name, destination and planned time of return.

Take money for a phone call and taxi fare with you.

More campus safety tips: While walking around campus

Survey the campus after dark to see that buildings, walkways, quadrangles and parking lots are adequately secured, lighted and patrolled.

Avoid walking alone if possible.

Walk with an air of confidence and stay alert.

Walk in lighted areas.

Keep your hand free, not overloaded.

Have your keys ready.

If you are being followed: cross the street, scream, run to an occupied residence or store, or flag down a car.

At dorm rooms

Doors and windows to your residence hall should be equipped with quality locks. Room doors should have peepholes and deadbolts.

Do not loan out your key. Never compromise your safety for a roommate or friend who wants the door left unlocked. Replace locks when a key is lost or stolen.

Use caution admitting strangers.

Have good lighting around entrances.

If you are a woman and live alone or with other women, use only your first initials on your mailbox and, when possible, in phone directories.

Report suspicious activity to campus police—or to the police if you live off-campus.

While in your car

Keep windows up and doors locked.

Park in well-lighted areas and travel on populated, well-lighted streets.

Never pick up hitchhikers.

If you have car trouble, signal for help by raising the hood or tying a white handkerchief to the door handle.

Preparation and awareness are the keys to safety in any situation. Non-lethal self defense and personal protection devices are proven to deter most attackers. Consider carrying self defense devices such as pepper sprays, stun guns, or personal alarms. Learn the correct way to use these types of devices and be committed to using them should a dangerous situation occur. A variety of products are available to meet the needs of most everyone. Through preparation and awareness you will enjoy increased “peace of mind” and confidence knowing you are protected!.