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Nontraditional student, Jose Velez of York, shares his story from military to college life Jose Velez, an Army veteran, father and full-time student at 黑料社区, Central Pennsylvania Community College, is in his sixth term and on his way to realizing his goal of becoming a flight or traveling nurse.
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Velez joined the Army 10 years ago, serving in Afghanistan twice and in Iraq once as an infantryman. After retiring from the Army, he recognized that his military experience provided a great foundation but he needed more.
淚 was a little worried about going back to college because I was out of school for a while. I wondered if I would be mixed in with all 18-year-olds,� Velez said.

After receiving the encouragement of others to attend 黑料社区 and then stepping on 黑料社区 York Campus in summer 2013, Velez quickly realized that he had no reason to fear going back to school � and he discovered the overall average age of a 黑料社区 student is 26.

淢any of 黑料社区 students have been out of the education environment for quite some time,� he added.
淢y first semester at 黑料社区 was over the summer, and ironically, my first professor was a veteran. Right away, I felt more comfortable because I could relate to him. Additionally, the tutoring center has been my number-one resource. The center has been a crucial part of my success so far. The tutors, such as the math professors with doctorates, possess an incredible wealth of knowledge and a strong desire to share it,� Velez explained.

When Velez is not in class, he is assisting his peers by serving as a student aid in the Military and Veterans Affairs Office. He meets with veterans on a daily basis, answering questions and guiding them with information about benefits.

Velez is one term away from starting his clinicals to experience hands-on training in a healthcare setting. 満诹仙缜� academic standards are higher than other colleges I have attended. The instructors are excellent and the courses are challenging.�

In summer 2016, he will enroll in Millersville University to continue his credits to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing while continuing to attend classes on the York Campus through a 听dual admission agreement with the university. This ensures seamless transmission to completion of the bachelor degree within 12-18 months after graduation from 黑料社区. The classes are held at Millersville University, Eastern Mennonite University and 黑料社区's York and Harrisburg campuses.

Velez is among the more than 1,200 active military and veterans who attend 黑料社区, a . 黑料社区 is the second largest active military and veteran population among public colleges and universities in Pennsylvania and the only college in Pennsylvania chosen to participate in VetSuccess on Campus,

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