Planning for College: What to do Over the Long Summer Break?
If you are finishing grades 9 and 10, then the summer is the time for you to delve into your interests and explore new ones. Good grades will only get you so far in the college application process, colleges will also want to know about activities you have been a part of, and the long break provides the perfect opportunity for you to put time into these activities.
Seven Tips to Help You Prepare to Leave for College
Freedom is at hand! You have accepted the place offered by your favourite college, the pandemic seems to be easing so colleges are expecting to welcome students back into university accommodation, exciting times. But, there is also that voice in your head asking how are you going to cope without Mum and Dad to put you straight when things start going wrong?
It’s normal to have concerns and fears about heading off to college, if you are travelling across the world for college, it’s even more daunting. Take a deep breath and follow these tips to make your college journey get off to a great start.
Planning for College – Winter
Grade 9 and 10/ Freshman and Sophomore.
The winter break is a good point to take stock of what you have been doing over the last few months and make sure you are prepared for the remainder of the academic year. It is also time to make some longer-term plans.
‘The Open Curriculum’: Should you opt for one?
When I first started understanding the US education system, I was enthralled by the unique curriculums each university offered. In particular, the Open Curriculum caught my attention as it encouraged students to dive into the subjects of their choice directly.
Let’s understand what kind of a student is likely to make the most of an Open Curriculum –