Valencia College’s West Campus opened a new Veterans Resource Center in September. The center provides a dedicated study and relaxation area for student veterans, featuring upholstered benches, four computers, snacks, a refrigerator and a coffee station. It is located on the second floor of the Student Services Building, room 214B, and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Staff from the veterans affairs team work in nearby offices, and a Veterans Administration representative visits each month to answer questions about health care, disability, mental health, housing and food assistance.
The center offers a separate space where veterans, who may be older than their classmates, can meet and unwind between classes. Student veteran Aramis Aramburo, president of the student‑led Vet Connect, said the larger lounge helps veterans adapt to college life. Former Marine Evvi Reed visited on opening day to become familiar with the campus and reported a welcoming environment.
Press release issued by Valencia College:
https://news.valenciacollege.edu/valencia-college-unveils-new-veterans-resource-center/
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