Leap Of Faith: Stories

Chapter 7: Burgmeister and Royce

Present Day

Daytime

Campus Grounds

Narration:

(Burgmeister & Royce University

Or just B&R is a small campus-based university, founded in 1921 by Professors Castor Burgmeister and Sigmond Royce, whose vision was that "everyone can become who they want to be." The campus contains classrooms, dorm rooms, a library, cafeteria, gym, frat houses, a sorority house, and park grounds.

B & R, have recently started a program in support of the United States Military and its Veterans.

B & R entered an independent agreement with Veterans Affairs. With the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan winding down and enhancements to the GI Bill, universities such as B & R are expecting a surge in veteran enrollment unseen since World War II.

With the promise of Free Tuition, the GI Bill benefits help pay for college, graduate school, and training programs.

But to some veterans enrolled, Campus life It's not that easy.

"I would show up on campus, talk to absolutely no one and go home," said Joseph age 39, who did 4 tours in the army, 2 in Iraq and 2 in afghanistan as an army captain. "I didn't feel like I really belonged.")

Narration:

( Here in B & R, Serving those who serve their country is important to us. Here, we offer step-by-step instructions to guide our veteran students through the enrollment and financial aid processes).

- Dr. Jade Burke, Dean B & R

Joseph: (on the phone) Hey cece, you wouldn't believe this. You gotta see it to believe it.

Cece: Why? Where are you joseph? You better be not doing anything stupid.

Joseph: Nothing like that ma'am. I'm at Burgmeister and Royce university (giggles)

Cece: Burgmeister.. You mean B & R?. Wow joseph. Are you gonna enroll in B & R?

Joseph: Yeah, wish we can see each other. Maybe we can go together sometime. You know visit. * shit that was awkward*).

Cece: I'd love that joseph. Be sure to pick me up.

Joseph: Understood ma'am.