Strategies for Returning to College After Brain Injury

Adam Anicich, Army Veteran

July 12, 2013

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Returning to school as a veteran — especially with a brain injury — can be difficult. Adam suggests strategies like starting slowly or taking a smaller course load that balances better with work and life.

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Anonymous replied on Fri, 01/29/2016 - 4:59pm Permalink

Great suggestion. After my brain injury I tried to take too many classes and work thinking I was the same as I used to be. My brain practically shut down and I was so frustrated with my performance.

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