This course is for Veterans and Active Duty military who are entering college for the first time or who are transitioning back into college after a hiatus.  The course will be focused on developing the skills, knowledge and abilities that make students successful at Evergreen.  Emphasis will be placed on improving reading, critical thinking, and expository writing skills.  The course will also focus on helping veterans make the transition to the non-traditional style of education at Evergreen.  In support of these goals the primary reading will be the History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides, and the course will feature seminar discussions, workshops, and writing assignments related to that text.