Finding a civilian job after you have decided to get out of the military can be tough, especially learning how to translate the work you have done in the military into civilian terminology. One of the biggest issues service members face is being able to shift from military jargon and language to civilian terminology and …
Mental health challenges during the transition
Many service members deal with anxiety and stress associated with the worries of transitioning out of the military. The thought of the unknown, not being able to control what the future may hold. Leaving what many have had as their only source of stability their entire lives, or since they joined straight out of high …
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Financial Stability for transitioning Service Members
For many service members transitioning out of the military, financial stability is the first topic of concern when putting together a plan for a successful transition. For whatever reason that service member chooses to get out of the military, they are walking away from a stable income and having to start over. For some, they …
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Stop embracing the suck.
The term, "embrace the suck", is one that service members know very well, it is literally the motto of all the branches of the armed forces. You are taught very quickly in the military that the mission comes first, and every thing else comes second, learning how to manage your time for your family and …
Creating my new community
At the completion of my first semester at UNR, the veteran center had become the place that made me feel comfortable about my decision to become a full-time student. Although there were student veterans there that served in all branches, the familiarity of the feeling of camaraderie was enough to keep me coming back for …
Returning to the classroom
When I decided to become a full-time student at UNR after transitioning out of the service, I did not give much thought to how difficult it would be to adjust to being a student on campus. I hadn't been a full-time college student for at least 10 years, and so much had changed since I …
The beginning of my transition.
For so many people, their careers are how they define themselves, and how they become relatable to their peers. We live in a society where most individuals are so engulfed with their careers, that their identity is wrapped up in their work and they can't describe themselves without bringing up their jobs. I like so …
A'Keia's Endless Transition 