Student-Veteran Oral History Project
Scott Eyth Interview
Interviewer Name
Victoria Thomas
Context for Interview
Scott Eyth volunteered to be one of the interviewees for Dr. Higbee’s ENGL 468: Oral History course. A series of interviews were conducted by Dr. Higbee’s students in order to study the transition made by student-veterans from the military to college.
Brief Description of Interview
The interview focuses on Scott Eyth’s military experience and his transition to college life. Eyth tells that he was a sporty child who spent most his time outdoors. After high school, he enrolled in college but only stayed for one semester. He went to Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. He joined the Army in 2004. He offers detailed descriptions of his time spent in the Army, especially his time in the mechanized infantry. After Eyth got out of the Army, he became a bounty hunter for a few years before enrolling at the University of South Carolina, Aiken. There, he is a psychology major. Scott wants to work for a Veterans group to prevent Veteran suicide. Scott thinks that USCA’s Student Veteran Success Center does an excellent job accommodating veterans.
Location of Interview
RPSEC
Duration of Interview
28 min
Date of Birth
1979
Birthplace
Stuart, FL
Gender
M
Dates of Service
2004-2013
Branch/Units of Service
Army, supply/logistics; 3rd Infantry Div./1-64 armor battalion
Theaters/Locations of Service
Ft. Stewart, GA; Mosul, Iraq
Highest Rank Attained
E-5
Major Course of Study
Psychology
Publication Info
Spring 2019.
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