From Service to Study: A Journey of Transition

This chapter explores the challenges of transitioning from military service to civilian education, highlighting the speaker's swift pursuit of a history degree. It includes adventurous tales from hitchhiking around the world and a road trip across the U.S., emphasizing youthful spontaneity. The narrative also reflects on the societal perceptions of veterans, personal struggles after returning from Vietnam, and humorous college experiences amidst a backdrop of socializing.