From service to classroom at Del Mar College
91 views · Published 10 November 2017 · 2:07 · Indexed 21 September 2026
Channel: KRIS 6 News · 2017 · News & Politics
Veterans Day is on Saturday, and a lot of Vets really struggle transitioning from military life to student life. Luckily, Del Mar College offers veteran services that are nationally-recognized. "I think it's really important because a lot of people don't understand how the military works, unless you are in the military," said Navy Veteran and student, Jamiela Allen, who is one of at least 600 veterans attending Del Mar College. Both Del Mar's East and West Campuses offer a fully-staffed Veteran's Center in a relaxed lounge environment. "It's important for you to give us that space, that it may take a little bit more time to warm up to you. Just because we've been through a lot and we've seen a lot," said Allen. These centers were opened in 2011, and in 2016, Syracuse University named Del Mar one of the top three colleges in the nation, concering veterans. "They can come into these centers to get assistance but also to be around people that speak their language and understand what they are going through," said EJ Goodroe, the center's director. In the last six years, Del Mar has added seven staff members and multiple work study employees to assist this program.
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