Veterans Day is more than just a free meal at a chain restaurant, or a ceremony in the park, and more than just a day acknowledging veterans. It is a day of remembrance, and honoring their sacrifices. It is a day for veterans to share their experiences, and to celebrate a shared bond that only a chosen few get to truly experience, for all veterans. On Nov. 11, 1919, President Woodrow Wilson declared the first Armistice Day celebrating the end of the first World War, and honoring the lives of the ones they lost. We celebrate Veterans Day to honor those who have served, and their commitment to sacrifice in defense of the nation. Every veteran that has ever signed on the dotted line, has pledged to sacrifice their lives for the good of the nation regardless of the circumstance. There is a plethora of resources available to students that want to know more about veterans such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Wounded Warrior Project, or the American Legion, but in all honesty, the best way for those who want to know more about veteran-students, or veterans in general, can always look to the veterans themselves. Engage with us on a deeper level and get involved with veterans and learn about their experiences, we aren’t as different as you think.