For all Collegiate Veterans: Recognize the importance of creating a healthy you.

Campus Life

A healthy relationship starts with a healthy you! Below are the tools to create a healthy you.

Self-respect & Self-discipline


“The truth of the matter is that you always know the right thing to do. The hard part is doing it.”
– General “Stormin'” Norman Schwarzkopf

Respecting others starts with respecting yourself. There is no chain of command on campus. When transitioning from a highly controlled environment to an unrestricted environment, it can be easy to fall into the trap of losing self-restraint.

  • Choose to take pride in your accomplishments and work.
  • Choose to attend all of your classes and meet your obligations.
  • Choose to avoid binge drinking and other substance abuse.

Physical health


When transitioning from military to campus life, veterans leave behind mandatory PT (physical training) and hot meals at mess halls, but maintaining physical well-being is still important for creating a healthy you.

Choose to get enough sleep each night, eat nutritious meals, and exercise regularly.

Being Conscientious & Organized


“If a man does his best, what else is there?”
– General George S. Patton

In the military, orders rule the day. On campus, there are no orders. Success on campus is completely up to you! One component of being conscientious is being well-organized. Organization will help you complete assignments on time and accomplish your goals.

  • Choose to put forth your best effort.
  • Choose to be organized in order to stay on track.

Communication


Getting to know your professors and classmates will help you feel comfortable in your surroundings and build a support network for when you need help. Your classmates are going through the same school adversities that you are, such as homework, presentations, and exams. Common adversity is a great builder of relationships, and classmates can become a great resource for support.
Choose to get to know those around you.

Self-improvement


Self-improvement is a value instilled by all service branches. You have already made the choice to improve your education and skills by attending FSU.
Choose to build upon that commitment and look for other ways to improve.

“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.”
– General Colin Powell

Leadership


“Also remember that in any man’s dark hour, a pat on the back and an earnest handclasp may work a small miracle.”
– Brigadier General S.L.A Marshall

One challenge most veterans face when transition from the military to campus life is the shift from great responsibility and authority to simply being responsible for completing homework assignments. This role change can leave something missing for veterans. Being a leader can be as easy as leading by example; however, if you would like a greater role, FSU is home to over 550 student organizations in need of your leadership experience.
Choose to lead by example.

Respect for others


“A better world shall emerge based on faith and understanding.”
– General Douglas MacArthur

On campus, as in the military, there are a multitude of different cultures and ways of life. Be respectful of others and embrace the diverse culture at FSU.
Choose to never mistreat someone just because he or she is different.
Choose not to bully others for any reason.

Mental Health


Most students struggle with stress at times during their academic career. Some stress is unavoidable, but many of the stresses of campus life can be avoided by using the other healthy you tools.

  • Choose to be organized to avoid pulling all nighters, a common source of avoidable stress.
  • Choose to maintain physical health to fuel the body and combat stress.
  • Choose to communicate with your professors and classmates to build a support system to rely on when facing those unavoidable stressors.
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