Boots 2 Books

This podcast episode delves into the unique challenges faced by military-connected students in higher education, highlighting the importance of creating welcoming college environments. Hosts, Dustin Abrego and Kyle Jakob, discuss the stigmas that civilians often hold about veterans and how these misconceptions can impact students' experiences. They emphasize that veterans typically outperform thei...

India Perez shares her transformative journey from military service in the Marine Corps to pursuing her education in anthropology, highlighting the importance of finding genuine interests and support systems during the transition to civilian life. As a work-study student and president of the Student Veterans Association (SVA) at Lansing Community College, she emphasizes the challenges veterans fac...

Hosts Kyle Jakob and Dustin Abrego continue their deep dive into the intricacies of educational benefits available for veterans, with a specific focus on the Montgomery GI Bill for Reservists and National Guard members. They clarify the distinctions between various programs, including federal tuition assistance and state-specific benefits like Michigan's MINGSTAP. They emphasize the importance of...

This episode of B2B Boots 2 Books dives deep into the myriad benefits available to veterans and their families, focusing on how these resources can be effectively utilized for educational purposes. Hosts Kyle Jakob and Dustin Abrego explore the intricacies of the Post-9/11 GI Bill, detailing its coverage for tuition, monthly housing allowances, and additional stipends for books and supplies. They...

This podcast episode focuses on the critical theme of transitions experienced by veterans and military-connected students as they navigate the shift from service to civilian life and academia. Dustin Abrego and Kyle Jakob continue to share their insights on the challenges of adjusting to a new environment, highlighting feelings of isolation, imposter syndrome, and the struggle to connect with peer...

In this episode of Boots 2 Books (B2B), Dustin and Kyle do a 30,000 foot overview of the process of exiting military service ________________________________ Website: Lansing Community College Center for Veteran and Family Support

Welcome to Boots 2 Books (B2B), a podcast for the veteran and military connected student with co-hosts, Kyle Jakob and Dustin Abrego. Kyle is the Coordinator for Lansing Community College's Center for Veteran and Family Support (CVFS). Dustin is an Academic Advisor for CVFS and the former host of Student Success Stories . ________________________________ Website: Lansing Community College Center f...