With the advance of computer technology, it is no longer necessary for students to live in college dorms and walk the halls of brick and mortar institutions. More and more students are using e-books, multimedia, and the Internet to learn at home. Distance learning is the name attached to a type of study that uses […]
Farmers, ranchers, and agricultural managers own and operate farms, ranches, nurseries, timber tracts, greenhouses, or other agricultural establishments. Many are self-employed farmers and ranchers operating family-owned farms. Most farmers receive their training on the job, often by being raised on a farm. However, the completion of a 2-year associate degree or a 4-year bachelor’s degree […]
College Bound Reading List Surviving the Applewhites, by Stephanie Tolan If you’re looking for some light, fun, summer reading…”Surviving the Applewhites” is for you. In this 2003 Newbery Honor book, a juvenile delinquent named Jake Semple (with red spiked hair, piercings, and a bad smoking habit) is sent to stay with the Applewhites, a homeschool […]
By Peter Olsen “Freedom makes a huge requirement of every human being. With freedom comes responsibility.” ~Eleanor Roosevelt In the United States, the freedom of speech and the press is protected by the First Amendment of the Constitution. This would likewise imply the right to seek, provide, and receive information. The freedom of information is […]
Engineers employ mathematical and scientific principles to develop effective solutions to real-world, technical problems. Engineers need to be creative, curious, analytical, and detail-oriented. Communication skills are important because engineers often work with people in a wide range of fields. They should be able to work as part of a team. A bachelor’s degree in engineering […]
College Bound Reading List Genesis 1: The Story of Creation The Authorized King James Bible, first published in 1611, turned 399 years old this month! The KJV is the most often-quoted Bible translation, widely known for its poetic beauty and structure. While its language may sound archaic today, a familiarity with this version of the […]
By Rachel Paxton The teenage years are a crucial time in a child’s life. They are not children anymore, but they are also not adults. During this time the choices they make may have an effect on them for the rest of their lives. It is the parents’ responsibility to guide their teenagers in the […]
Strawberry Marshmallow (Ichigo Mashimaro) is another school life comedy, all about comedic situations rather than an overall storyline. However, instead of high school girls, this time we have elementary school girls. And one college girl. Nobue Ito is the eldest of the group. (By far. She is twenty.) She is Chika’s older sister, but all […]
Homeschooling Teen Magazine was founded in October 2008 with just one regular teen columnist (Peter) and a few contributors (Carly, Hannah, and Kayla). Since January 2010 we have experienced the rapid growth of our subscriber base as well as a greatly expanded number of columnists– which is great, since we believe there is an amazing […]
College Bound Reading List Two Years Before the Mast By Richard Henry Dana, Jr. In 1834, 19-year-old Richard Henry Dana, Jr. went from being a Harvard student to a common sailor. This book is a detailed autobiographical account of his two-year trip, sailing from Boston to California around Cape Horn and back again. Dana didn’t […]
What do Lord of the Rings actor Elijah Wood, Olympic ice dancer Tanith Belbin, and American Idol singer Jordin Sparks have in common? They were all homeschooled! And interestingly, each of these famous young people homeschooled through Laurel Springs School. When it comes to education, all parents want the best for their children, which is one […]
College Bound Reading List Manga Messiah “We’re thrilled to offer the greatest story ever told, about the most controversial man who ever lived, in the most popular graphic novel format on earth.” ~Kevin O’Brien, Director of Bibles and Bible Reference at Tyndale House Publishers I was pleased to see that Tyndale House is publishing a […]
By Carren Joye Homeschooling a high schooler can be intimidating. Motivating a high schooler who does not want to learn makes it worse. If you are having difficulty with your high schooler, or if you are considering homeschooling your high schooler for the first time, here are some tips that may help. If your teenager […]
While still in their teens, these homeschooled twin brothers co-authored a book, gained widespread media attention, and inspired young people across the country. It all started at age 16 when their father handed them a copy of The World Is Flat by Thomas L. Friedman. Upon reading it, they realized that the mentality of young […]
Introducing our New Career-of-the-Month Column! Geoscientists and hydrologists study the composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the Earth, and the Earth’s geologic past and present by using sophisticated instruments to analyze the composition of earth, rock, and water. Many geoscientists and hydrologists help to search for natural resources such as groundwater, minerals, metals, […]
College Bound Reading List A WALK ACROSS AMERICA, by Peter Jenkins A Walk Across America spent three months on the New York Times bestseller list when it was first published in January of 1979. Still popular over 30 years later, this book remains one of the best selling backlist titles in the United States. Now […]
Simpson University is a private, Christian, fully accredited liberal arts institution in Redding, California. Redding is the largest city in Northern California between Sacramento, California and Eugene, Oregon – and yet it has the ambiance of a small town. Simpson’s beautiful 92-acre rural campus is located within sight of three mountain ranges, but it is […]
By Melissa Murdoch The question, “Can my homeschooled child attend University?” is a perpetual one for homeschooling parents. The fact of the matter is that yes, a homeschooled child can absolutely attend university, and some institutions even lay aside spots in their freshmen classes for homeschooled students. Many homeschooling families report that their friends and […]
College Bound Reading List American Mania: When More Is Not Enough Modern America is known as a consumer-oriented society, and the holiday season never fails to inspire an even greater amount of unrestrained consumption than normal. In the book American Mania: When More Is Not Enough, author Peter Whybrow explores the stress, obesity, anxiety and […]
Homeschooling Teen has featured quite a few famous teen homeschoolers and homeschool graduates beginning with our first issue! Check them out: Alyssa, Rebecca, and Lauren Barlow are three talented sisters best known collectively as BarlowGirl. Now in their 20’s, the trio from Elgin, Illinois were homeschooled before becoming the popular Contemporary Christian group they are […]
Union University of Jackson, Tennessee is a private, four-year, coeducational liberal arts university offering bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees. Founded in 1823 shortly after the opening of West Tennessee for settlement, Union is the oldest institution affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention. The roots of Union University can actually be traced back to three antebellum […]
By HST Reporter, Peter (19) On September 16, 2009, Dr. Jean Kilbourne presented a lecture at Phoenix College on the topic of Advertising and Addiction. Dr. Kilbourne is internationally recognized for her pioneering work on alcohol and tobacco advertising and the image of women in advertising. She wrote a book, Can’t Buy My Love: How Advertising […]