Last year, several of the Project’s participants applied, and were admitted to, the Columbia University School of General Studies to pursue undergraduate degrees.
“Honestly, I consider this to be one of the most important courses a veteran could take when making the transition from the military to school,” said Jacob Slocum, a WSP Columbia University alumnus. “I came here with a 3.5 GPA in my first year of classes and firmly believe that, had I come here before I started, then I would have a 4.0 instead. Anyone getting out and planning on going to school should attend this program.”
WSP hosted a week-long academic boot camp at Columbia University for a dozen transitioning veteran students last week, from July 27 - August 3. Participants resided in campus housing and attended lectures in various classrooms and facilities on the University's Morningside Campus.