Posted on Sep 19, 2023
A former Navy SEAL went to college at 52. His insight led to a new class
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Heading to college is hard for anyone. But have you tried being at least 30 years older than most of your classmates? James Hatch did.
Who is he? Hatch had a career in the Navy — including more than 20 years as a SEAL — before heading to Yale University.
Heading to college is hard for anyone. But have you tried being at least 30 years older than most of your classmates? James Hatch did.
Who is he? Hatch had a career in the Navy — including more than 20 years as a SEAL — before heading to Yale University.
A former Navy SEAL went to college at 52. His insight led to a new class
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When I graduated at 44 thankfully there were a number of other military guys taking classes so I didn't necessarily stand out but I was one of the oldest in the classes I took.
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And —> a BAC classmate teaches this highly regarded class!
https://www.militarytimes.com/news/education/2018/08/24/from-boots-to-books-how-tailored-college-classes-help-vets-in-transition/
https://www.militarytimes.com/news/education/2018/08/24/from-boots-to-books-how-tailored-college-classes-help-vets-in-transition/
From ‘Boots to Books’: How tailored college classes help vets in transition
A first-year program offered at some California community colleges is designed to help veterans transition from military to civilian life, emphasizing skills needed to succeed in college, as well as more complex issues such as anger management and post-traumatic stress.
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