Military families serve a higher calling in their dedication to our country. That commitment allows us to live peacefully within the land of the free and home of the brave. But what does home mean to them and their families? Home can take many forms and many definitions. Some say it is a place; the…
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Going back to school is such a unique experience. Even more so with online learning, when your couch is your classroom. Time management suddenly becomes a far more important skill, as you try to balance your life while pursuing your education. The biggest difference between online and on-campus programs is that your schedule becomes your…
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Being a military family comes with its own share of unique trails. Once you get used to the routine of having no routine, being a military spouse will become a little easier.
Whether retiring after decades of service, returning from deployment or pursuing a new post-military career, view this time of transition as an exciting opportunity to enrich yourself and build off of your military experience. In The Journey Back -Preparing For Transition we discussed the need to start early, self assess, tap your resources and inventory…
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This school year, be the captain of your own ship. Take time to adjust your sails and navigate in the direction that makes you happy. Because at the end of the day, you will never be able to make others happy until you are.
E-Learning aka online learning or distance education has come a long way since its beginnings. Among the many factors contributing to the growth of online learning is student demand. When it comes to higher education students are now opting for programs that offer more flexibility, convenience and cost efficiency. By the year 2019, nearly 50% of…
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As a Military Service Members, we are accustomed to change and adversity, from year long deployments to moving across the globe for reassignment—but transitioning back into civilian life may be the most difficult adjustment of all. After serving your country, finding a place outside of the military can feel like an uphill battle. With some…
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The job market has made a global leap with the evolution of technology, opening up so many portable career options for military spouses. Though this has not always been the case. Back in the day, there were very few careers that were flexible enough for a military spouse to keep throughout the length of her…
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The aftermath of a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is not only emotional but also financial. When a military spouse is forced to leave her employment in order to relocate, the family must endure the loss of the additional income. Without that paycheck each week, the family’s budget can be severely damaged. Thankfully, the government…
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After a while, moving becomes part of the rhythm of military life: you receive your PCS (permanent change of station) orders, you box up your family’s belongings and make the move to another state or country. Then just as you are getting comfortable in your new home – it starts all over again. No…
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Is your dream to go back to school but you cannot afford tuition or the cost of putting the kids in daycare? Well then let me tell you about The Military Spouse Career Advancement Account (MyCAA). The MyCAA program provides eligible military spouses with the needed financial assistance to pursue the education and/or career training…
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Now that you have served your country, it is important to understand the ways your country can immediately serve you through education. As you search for an online certificate program to jumpstart your civilian career, it’s important to know that the college you choose is committed to helping you make the most of the educational…
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