Valarie Austin

Biography

Editorial Review of "The Student’s Comprehensive Guide for College & Other Life Lessons":
“impressively informative and ‘real world practical,’ making it an especially unreservedly recommended to family, high school, community, college, and university library collections.” - Midwest Book Review

In "The Student’s Comprehensive Guide for College & Other Life Lessons," author Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Valarie Austin shares her knowledge about college from attending, graduating, and acquiring four college degrees from four different schools. LTC Austin earned her most recent Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Maryland, College Park. She also holds a Masters of Public Administration, a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Military Academy, West Point, and an Associates of Applied Science degree. In her distinguished career, LTC Austin also taught leadership and military science as an instructor in the Reserved Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program at Georgetown University, Washington D.C. From personal experience, she has unique insights into staying and graduating from college. She currently resides in Maryland.

Smashwords Interview

What's the story behind your latest book?
I have earned four college degrees namely an an associate's, two bachelor's and one master's degree. I also taught military science and leadership as an ROTC instructor. Therefore, I have a great deal of personal knowledge and advice about the steps and actions to graduate from college. In the last few years, I have repeatedly read articles or saw news reports about students with huge amounts of loan debt or not completing college. So, I decided to write my book, "The Student's Comprehensive Guide For College & Other Life Lessons." If I can help one high school student to graduate from college on time and work in a career based on his/her major, I want to pass on that knowledge.
Why do you write?
I love it. Writing gives me a chance to clear my head of ideas, conflict or stories. I am more active as a writer at night. I write a story or jot down notes, which prepares me for bed. I sleep like a baby.
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Where to find Valarie Austin online

Books

The Student's Comprehensive Guide For College & Other Life Lessons
Price: $9.99 USD. Words: 81,790. Language: English. Published: November 10, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Secondary, Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Higher
In "The Student's Comprehensive Guide for College & Other Life Lessons," author Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Valarie Austin shares her knowledge about college from attending, graduating, and acquiring four college degrees from four different schools. She offers a detailed view of the many obstacles facing college students as well as specific action plans to overcome them.