Participants in a seminar about American Democracy, hosted by the Warrior-Scholar Project at Cornell, reevaluate foundational texts like the Declaration of Independence through their military experiences. Active-duty and veteran service members found new meaning in these documents that initially felt disconnected from their lives. Engagement in intensive coursework in humanities and STEM fields during the program sparked their interest in pursuing higher education, with many expressing how workshops and tours made academic possibilities feel more attainable and relevant to their aspirations.
"The declaration to me was kind of just this relic of the past. Rereading it now with a better understanding, it's very relevant to me and I can see it for the timeless piece of writing that it is."
"You get to see lectures, tours, facilities and actual applications of what you're studying. Warrior-Scholar makes it seem accessible, and that makes you want to study even more."
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