Advancing the Kingdom of Christ through Scholarship, Leadership & Action “The New Geneva Academy is the college for students wanting to know how they can honour the crown rights of King Jesus in the modern world. Under the tuition of men who have thought deeply about the issues at hand, the diligent student should find […]
By Elizabeth Terry As the end of the term approaches, students are starting to cram in their academic requirement. Time is running out very fast that they have no time to take a break and even take a nap because once they miss the deadline, they will be in a bigger trouble. Academic stress […]
Meghan McDermott is a homeschool graduate and founder of Myristica Studios. As a Christian-owned studio, the goal of Myristica Studios is to honor God through media production. Meghan’s current project, in the early stages of production, is a Christian audio fiction series called “Keep Right.” The main character in her audio drama is a homeschooled […]
Homeschool families usually live on one income, so they have to be frugal. But how can you save money when paying for college? While it’s possible to obtain an inexpensive college degree – an Associate’s or even Bachelor’s – almost entirely through testing and distance learning, many homeschoolers want a traditional college experience. The following […]
By Anita Ah, freshman year. While dropping a child off at college can result in a teary goodbye for parents, students typically have a different perspective. While being away from home can be a difficult adjustment in some ways, there is much about which to be excited with new freedoms and new friends abound. Of […]
By Kyle Albert Image courtesy of “Anwaar” College can be an overwhelming experience, especially if you were homeschooled for years. Leaving the comforts of your own home for a new one feels like entering a whole new world. There will be challenges and bumps ahead, but there are gadgets, mobile applications, and simple tips to […]
Charter Oak State College (COSC), named for Connecticut’s famous Charter Oak tree, is a nontraditional public liberal arts college headquartered in New Britain, Connecticut. Sixty-nine percent of COSC’s students are Connecticut residents, although there is no residency requirement. COSC was founded in 1973 by the Connecticut Legislature as a distance learning college for assisting adult […]
College is something you should only start thinking about when your child steps foot on campus, right? For many parents, this is the case. And for many others, they begin thinking about it tentatively when their children are in their teens. However, planning and saving for college can never start soon enough! With college tuition […]
The Razor’s Edge, by Madeleine Richey What is a GED? GED stands for General Educational Development, a series of tests which after successful completion, will earn you a certificate that states you have the equivalent of a high school education. I never had to take the GED, because I was homeschooled through Kolbe Academy, which […]
“At Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, what we do — and do best — is teach the science, practice, and business of the world of aviation and aerospace.” Overview Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (generally referred to as Embry-Riddle or ERAU) is a private, not-for-profit, coeducational institution serving culturally diverse students seeking careers in aviation, aerospace, business, engineering, and […]
Being homeschooled is a great experience, and can give you opportunities that you never would have had attending a public or even private high school. When you are getting ready to graduate, and looking toward college, how do you narrow down all the different school options? It can be a little more difficult, because you […]
At just 14 years old, Thessalonika Arzu-Embry is set to graduate from college on August 30th! The teen scholar was homeschooled from the ages of 8 to 11 by her mother, Wonder Embry. “My mother is a strong inspiration to my success,” Thessalonika acknowledged. “She is a veteran of the United States Navy and when […]
Overview Union Institute & University (UI&U) is a private non-profit institution specializing in limited residence and distance learning programs for non-traditional college students. Their mission and vision statement reads: “Union Institute & University empowers adults to acquire, apply, and create knowledge through interdisciplinary, flexible, and collaborative programs focusing on social relevance, personal enrichment, and […]
A research paper, like an essay, needs to be planned, organized, and developed. However, compared to the idea-generating strategies that are used in essays, research projects place more emphasis on gathering, evaluating, and interpreting information. The following article by Lois Weldon provides an overview on how to write a good research paper. In its essence, […]
The Catholic University for Independent Thinkers Overview The University of Dallas (UD), founded in 1956, is a nationally-recognized, Catholic liberal arts university that remains dedicated to its mission of developing responsible leaders through the practice and pursuit of intellectual and moral virtue. At UD, students study the greatest classics of the Western tradition, culminating in […]
Author: Kimberly Valerio While going off to college is an exciting time, it is also one set with challenges. It is a big transition in life and will broaden both your education and life skills. It is not easy for a young person to learn the skills of adulthood while learning a field of study […]
Congratulations to all of this year’s homeschool graduates, whether you’re graduating from junior high, senior high, or college! For high school graduates, here’s a great article to read: How to Sort Out Options After Graduation For college graduates, SpareFoot presents some figures that shed some light on what the future holds for the Class of […]
Capt. Kitchener “Kip” Harding and his wife Mona Lisa of Montgomery, Alabama, are homeschool parents of ten children, six of whom started taking college classes before they became teenagers; their four siblings also expect to attend college at an early age. The Harding family was featured on the NBC Today Show’s “American Story” segment on […]
Reformation Bible College (RBC) is located in Sanford, Florida, just 30 minutes north of Orlando. It’s a perfect setting for students to grow in their knowledge of God while enjoying both His creation and the culture of Central Florida. Students have quick access to the scenic wilderness preserves and waterways of Seminole County. Sanford’s historic […]
by Rachel When I first went off to college I did not have the fun time I thought I would have. I thought that going away to college would open up my life, that I would make all kinds of new friends and get involved in activities and just enjoy myself. However, it did not […]
Homeschool… Athlete? Yes, hundreds of homeschoolers all over the country spend their PE and extracurricular hours participating in organized high school sports (of every sport) with other homeschoolers, many times against private or other homeschool teams (some of you know this full-well, busy busy!). Furthermore, in certain states, homeschool athletes are competing along with public school […]
Northwestern is a private Christian liberal arts college affiliated with the Reformed Church in America. The school’s 100-acre campus is surrounded by farmland in rural Orange City, Iowa. Orange City has been called one of the cleanest and safest towns in America. Named after Prince William of Orange, the community of nearly 6,000 is best […]