Personal Narrative: Life After The Military

Act One, Scene 2, Life After the Military

I am relieved to know waiting on going to college was right decision. I appreciate the teaching methods that my professors have shown me since I began my studies. Hard work along with the instruction from the teachers has proved to me that South University is the college that will afford me the opportunities that a higher learning degree can offer. There is more to college than studying and making desirable grades, it also requires work ethic, experience, and looking ahead at future plans.

Studying and learning new things is important to a new college student. I understand that I need to ensure I have allotted the necessary study time for my homework because the grades will reflect a work ethic at the end of the week when I turn in my work. As a student here at South University, I have seen firsthand that the faculty will go out of their way to make learning interactive and fun. This interaction is what drives me to achieve the best possible outcome.

As a retired Soldier, I know this dedication to achieve excellence will serve me well. As I start each new semester, I look forward to the first day as more than just an orientation, but to receive my operation orders for the mission and cannot wait to start. My colleagues may not yet appreciate the importance of the class syllabus. A syllabus is a roadmap much like a military operations order. It succinctly spells out the requirements for the class so that there is no doubt what is expected. The result is the same; mission accomplishment and the mission is to