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Beth M.

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Review for Aurora Foundation, Fairfax, VA, USA

Rating: 5 stars  

My experience with our country's veterans spans personal and professional relationships. Over the past 3 years, I've learned more about our most recent veterans and their efforts to return to college campuses only to leave without a degree. Being part of the Aurora Foundation and its partnerships with both higher education and similar foundations, I feel like we are making a difference in our military "heroes" lives. We have enabled students to receive counseling in various forums, classes that are oriented to veteran students, and internships that have provided a foundation for a brighter future.

I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

I've personally experienced results by witnessing the transformation of veterans who have entered our internship program and found the path to securing the job that will enable them to continue to serve our country.

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

Find ways to raise awareness so that more campuses can become "military friendly."

Role:  Volunteer & I work with faculty and adminsitrators to define the need for programs suited to their student veteran population. I help find internships that meet the career plans for our student veterans. And, I help connect people with similar mindsets and desires t.