Balancing Duty and Deadlines
Reggie, a 24-year-old active duty Army soldier, was determined to earn his mechanical engineering degree using his GI Bill. However, frequent travel to different bases and the demands of military responsibilities made it challenging to keep up with his coursework. Time zone differences and unpredictable schedules often caused Reggie to miss important deadlines, adding to his stress and making it difficult to stay on track with his engineering classes. The pressure of balancing his duty to his country with his academic goals was overwhelming.