From camos to Cougars: Veterans make the transition into academics
November 5, 2014
THEN: Sgt. Martin Hernandez when he was stationed in Afghanistan. | Courtesy of Martin Hernandez
NOW: Supply chain sophomore Martin Hernandez | Sara Samora/The Cougar
THEN: Cpl. Joshua Philippus in Baghdad. | Courtesy of Joshua Philippus
NOW: Global modernity junior Joshua Philippus | Sara Samora/The Cougar
THEN: Sgt. Christina Klein was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps medal. | Courtesy of Christina Klein
NOW: Biology senior Christina Klein. | Sara Samora/The Cougar
THEN: SSG Artemio Villareal in Afghanistan. | Courtesy of Artemio Villareal
THEN: Electrical engineer Artemio Villareal. | Sara Samora/The Cougar
For many veterans, coming home is not always an easy thing. Some seek employment, while others attend school. Harris County has the second-largest veteran population in the nation, and with the continuing draw down, many veterans will seek military-friendly schools such as UH to fulfill their academic needs. These veterans are making it happen.
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