Amanda Saunders understands the meaning of sacrifice. And she also understands the value of a strong education. After enlisting in the Army in 1999, she broke her back in basic training during one of the field activities.  "I had to change the way I did everything," says Saunders. Since the accident, life has been limited for the 27-year-old from Freedom, Pa.

If I had any issues with classes or assignments because of my medical conditions, they were more than willing to work out an arrangement so that I could participate in the activities with my other classmates.  

"There are things that I would love to do," she says, "such as going skiing or taking my kids ice skating, but one fall and I could be back in the hospital." Saunders isn't one to give up easily, though. Now discharged, she is studying health care administration at RMU.

Read more about Amanda and RMU's new veterans program at:
http://www.rmu.edu/web/cms/newsevents/foundations/Pages/rmu-wants-you.aspx