College campuses seek to lure more veterans
Source: dallasnews.com Posted By: Candace George..4059 days ago
Sara Stocks didn’t take the traditional path to college. But the path she did take made her more prepared to tackle higher education.
The Army veteran, 27, who served 15 months in Iraq, enrolled at Texas Woman’s University in Denton after she left the military. Stocks, a child development major, said she brings a different skill set and focus than many of her fellow students.
“You learn to prioritize your time,” she said of her military service. “The biggest thing you learn is that you’re accountable....