Blog: Character Development
Millennials Face Several Financial Problems
Enter the Millennial generation whose members were born between 1980 and 1995 and who were the first to come of age in the new millennium. They became widely known for being especially “tech-savvy,” interested primarily in pursuing their passions, and whose consumer and business habits are thought to have killed several industries.
How Teamwork Builds Successful Adults
Teamwork is an essential part of any successful endeavor in modern life. It is especially so in the highly competitive workplace where the ability to work as part of a team is one of the most important skills in today’s job market.
Why and How Diversity Matters in Our Schools
Diversity awareness helps young people make more of their lives by introducing unique perspectives from multiple sources that prepare them to become enlightened and productive adults.
What’s Different About the “iGen” Generation
To suggest that a generation of young adults now in their mid-20’s and 30’s is becoming socially irrelevant may seem somewhat rash but the Millennials are being moved over by an even younger population.
How to Gain Admission to Colleges – the Right Way
Few occasions are as stressful in the lives of college-bound high school seniors (and their parents) as the time when they wait anxiously to learn whether they’ve been accepted into the college of their choice.
How to Prepare Students to Succeed at Boarding Schools
More parents nowadays are considering boarding school for their children, but they need to take steps to adjust to a learning environment that’s completely different from a private or public school in their hometown.
Teaching Youth Values and Life Skills Helps Overcome Social and Economic Adversities
Regardless of their social and economic backgrounds, all young people need to be trained early on how to meet and overcome challenges and other forms of adversity.
How Boarding Schools Prepare Young People for College
Boarding schools provide the away-from-home living environment where children can develop the personal independence skills they’ll need for college later.
Good Manners Matter in Preparing for Success in Life
“Good manners will open doors that the best education cannot.”
Courage is Key to Being Prepared for an Unsure Future
Personal character is the primary trait that produces personal courage. Both are learned traits, gained from observing them in role models and formal character development orientation,
Boarding Schools: Where Learning Never Stops
There’s been so much focus on what’s being taught in our schools’ classrooms that we’re apt to forget what needs to happen beyond the traditional school day
Got GRIT? – Teens Shouldn’t Leave Home Without It
Teaching teens to cultivate grit is teaching them to believe that their personal and professional success is in their own hands. Not a bad way to begin the journey through a life of success.
Effective Communication is Key to Resolving Conflicts
Conflict is unavoidable. When humans interact with each other, there is an eventual certainty that different personal preferences, ideas, likes, and dislikes will create conflict.
Grit Seen As Major Predictor Of Success For Teens
It seems courage, follow-through, resilience, and excellence – collectively referred to as “grit” — are in short supply among today’s youth.
Military Schools Are About College Preparation, Not Enlistment
The top private military boarding schools in the U.S. send around 98% of their graduates to college and university, with only a very small percentage enlisting directly after high school.
When to Choose a Military Boarding School Instead of a Traditional Boarding School
Boarding schools offer an opportunity to develop resiliency, independence and a higher level of college prep than the best public or independent day school.
OCC/LCC Leadership Camp Experiences
Overall, OCC taught me how to be a leader, use proper communication, and how to make life decisions that affect me for the better.
The Benefits of a Military Boarding School for Boys
What qualities make military boarding schools for boys so unique?
Why Discipline Is Beneficial For Young Men
Discipline puts young men on the path to success, along with the skills they need to overcome obstacles that appear along the way.
3 Ways to Prepare for your Campus Visit
One of the most important pieces of the boarding school application process is the campus visit.
How to Help Your Teen Become Independent
The boarding school environment gives teens the tools they need to develop the critical skills that lead to independence.
The Value of Building Autonomy in Teens
The structure offered at boarding schools can provide the perfect environment in which to foster autonomy in teens.
Growing Up at Camp
Camp Challenge is more than a summer camp – it’s a transformative experience that teaches leadership and life skills.
Mastering Motivation and Goal Setting at Military School
The disciplined schedule at military schools helps students learn the dedication required to set and execute goals effectively.
How to Avoid Study Stress and Exam Burnout
With some organization and conscious lifestyle changes, you’ll do your best on final exams.
Teaching Your Teen Time Management
Time is one of the most precious resources a student has, shaping the outcome of academic and career success.
The Top 5 Reasons to Attend Boarding School in Southern California
How many schools can boast a beachfront property and all of the perks that come with it?
Are Single Gender Schools a Better Option for Middle and High School?
Many students in single-gender schools see more academic and personal growth than their peers in co-ed schools.
Young Men Can Benefit From Learning Music
Music education can be beneficial for its own merit and enjoyment, but it also provides positive influences for young men.
How has Military School Shaped Cadets’ Leadership Abilities?
Cadet Zhu asked several Cadets about how their time at Army and Navy Academy has shaped the ways they lead.