Studying abroad during high school offers many benefits and opportunities and can be a transformative experience. While many colleges and universities offer study abroad programs, it is not uncommon for private schools, particularly boarding schools, to offer various travel and study abroad...
ACADEMY PERSPECTIVES
Army and Navy Academy’s blog is a window into life at California’s premiere college preparatory military boarding school. Here, we’ll share cadet stories, achievements, insights from our leadership team, and information for families interested in boy brain science and the Gurian model. Whether you’re a prospective family exploring what sets the Academy apart or a member of our vibrant Warrior community, you’ll find exciting and informative perspectives.
Choosing the Right Colleges To Visit During Spring Break
Visiting colleges during spring break or even during the summer is a great way for high school students to explore different college and university campuses.While some boarding schools and private schools arrange East Coast and West Coast college tours in the fall and spring, you can also do this...
A Day in the Life of a Boarding School Student
Do you want a sneak peek into boarding school life? Discover how a boarding school schedule is balanced between rigorous academics, sports, clubs, homework, rest and relaxation time, and dorm life. Through this blog, you can check out a variety of top U.S. boarding school schedules to see how they...
How to Deal with Homesickness at Boarding School
To help parents and guardians of boarding school students address homesickness at boarding school, we have provided a number of homesickness tips related to academics, dorm life, counseling, communications, as well as clubs and other extracurricular activities. This article will help you develop...
Rules of Etiquette for Teens
In today’s world, traditional rules of etiquette have become increasingly reinterpretted or even forgotten. While we should embrace new expressions of respect for others, having a common understanding of the purpose and practice of etiquette in society is important for teenagers to fully...
Best Summer Reading List for High School Boys
Are you looking for a summer reading list for high school students? Here, you will find summer reading suggestions, curated reading selections in various genres, dystopian worlds, thought-provoking tales and even a list of military reading list recommendations. Although most of these books may...
Technology Dependence in Teenagers
Technology dependence with kids is a real issue and it is becoming more pervasive. We will look at factors that contribute to technology dependence, as well as signs and symptoms to watch closely. In addition, we will provide some strategies for actually preventing and managing technology...
How to Make your College Application Stand Out with Leadership Experience
Leadership experiences offer a transformative experience for teenagers and also serve as a great way to enhance college applications. Leadership experience can be acquired through student government positions, leadership training classes, after-school leadership activities, and summer leadership...
How to Find a Military School
Trying to find a military school for teens near you? In this article, we will share specific information about what to look for in a military school, how to find the best military schools in the U.S, as well as provide a number of resources. When looking for a military school for your kids, make...
Finding the Best Educational Summer Camp
Finding educational summer camps that are both fun and challenging can put your internet skills to the test. You can find long lists of various types of summer camps on camp websites; however, these sites may not help you find the best camp option if you want your teenager to have a summer...