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BY Homeschool Teens … FOR Homeschool Teens! Founded in October 2008, Homeschooling Teen is the leading online magazine for homeschooled high schoolers and young adult alumni. Much of the content for this monthly e-zine is written by our subscribers, and there are many opportunities for readers to regularly participate – whether it’s submitting book or movie reviews, sending in original short stories and poems, or writing a regular column. Each issue features a profile of a homeschool … Read entire article »
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Eric C. Taylor: Former Homeschool Athlete Helping Other Homeschool Athletes Obtain Sports Scholarships
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 athletes due to state rules… All of the above being the case, the same opportunities exist for talented and driven … Read entire article »
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Eric C. Taylor: Former Homeschool Athlete Helping Other Homeschool Athletes Obtain Sports Scholarships
Homeschool… Athlete? Yes, hundreds of homeschoolers all over the country spend their PE and extracurricular hours participating … Read more »
Isabelle Faletti
Isabelle Faletti, 21, was homeschooled from the age of 11 to 17. She is now majoring in … Read more »
Seth & Rachel Hiser
Seth and Rachel Hiser are a husband and wife entrepreneurial team who founded a company called BioVivara … Read more »
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Rick Santorum & Family
[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="360" caption="Photo courtesy: www.ricksantorum.com"][/caption] Meet the Presidential Candidate and Homeschool Dad! Former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum … Read more »
Biola University
For over 100 years, Biola University has been carrying out its mission of biblically-centered education, scholarship and … Read more »
Nanofiltration May Help In Reaching Target UN Water Goals
by Adrianna Kuzma Quantity is every bit as much an issue as quality when it comes to water … Read more »
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Northwestern College, Iowa
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 known for its Dutch heritage. … Read entire article »
The Do’s and Don’ts of Writing Personal Statements for Scholarship
By Maria If you are applying for scholarship you’ll certainly find useful this personal story I’ll share. In my case, aside from writing a personal statement for my scholarship applications, I had to also include few additional short statements and project proposals. There was a lot of writing to be done. I did not want to ruin my chances of getting … Read entire article »
Computer Networking: 3 Easy Tips to Begin Your Online Degree
If you are interested in working with computers and networks, you may be interested in obtaining a computer networking degree. One of the easiest ways to obtain this degree is online. There are a number of schools that offer an online computer networking degree. The area of study is called Information Technology, and these IT workers are called network architects or … Read entire article »
5 Homeschooling Tips for Parents of Teens
By Claudia With homeschool training, you can help your child in many ways. You provide them the option of modifying their educational requirements. For example, online and practical trainings provide opportunities to become acquainted with a desired degree program. There is a huge amount of information available for parents who homeschool their kids. But when children reach the teenage years, it gets … Read entire article »
Mother’s Day Special
By Nick Maker Mother’s Day is a special time for the mothers and for the kids. “What about the husbands?” Well, the name is Mother’s Day, not wife’s day, though the husbands can buy gifts if they want to. Let me tell you a bit of history of that holiday. The one who wanted this special day was named Anna Jarvis. When her … Read entire article »
Kate’s Health Corner
New Column! Hello Everyone! My name is Kate and this is Kate’s Health Corner. I want to teach you about health and fitness. In today’s society we do not always look at how we are taking care of our bodies. We are so busy with everyday events that it is just not something we think about. With obesity in America quickly … Read entire article »
Overpopulation Band Wagon versus Real-World Solutions
by Eleanor Frances Imminent! Rescheduled population explosion set for this Wednesday! Overpopulation doomsayers have become cliché, with the theory so fully assimilated in our culture that many people adhere to the politics of scarcity without questioning the assumptions and arguments on which it is based. Subscribing to this population myth makes people zealous for a Big Brother-esque society, to enact a … Read entire article »
Disconnected
The Razor’s Edge, by Madeleine Richey This month I’d like to issue you a challenge. It doesn’t sound very hard, and in fact, I don’t think it is very hard at all. Can you put away your cell phone, laptop, iPod, and any other electronic devices for a whole day? This may sound like something you’ve heard before, but let me explain … Read entire article »
How Do the Church’s Teachings Affect Our Lives?
A Guest Post, by James Roscoe From Roman Catholic cathedrals to Baptist congregations, churches are still thriving in the 21st century. Naturally, they have a great effect on the lives of the members who attend them. In what areas exactly do people feel the presence of the church in their lives? Spirituality Going to church is more than saying prayers, although these can … Read entire article »
The Sports Report
By Caela The NBA and NHL Playoffs Here are the teams that made it to the playoffs in the NBA and the NHL and the first round match ups and when the games start for each sport. Hope all you sport fanatics enjoy the NBA and NHL playoffs. Good luck to all the 16 teams from both sports. NBA: For the Eastern Conference … Read entire article »
60 Seconds for Our God
Laughter, Tears, and Our Teen Years, by McKennaugh I used to own a book a few years ago that was called something like The One-Minute Bible. It was a devotional, and said that it would take you all the way through the Bible in a year. Each devotion was only supposed to take a minute. Sixty seconds. Of course, it couldn’t … Read entire article »
Christmas in Apple Ridge, by Cindy Woodsmall
Emily Rachelle Reviews, by Emily Experience the holidays with the Plain folk of Apple Ridge, Pennsylvania This is my first time reading, much less reviewing, an Amish book. Most Christian and/or female readers are probably aware of the huge Amish trend going on right now. Honestly, I’ve been more than reluctant to try it myself. I only decided to review this book because … Read entire article »
Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is a fantasy action role-playing game developed by Bethesda Game Studios. It’s the fifth installment in The Elder Scrolls computer game series, following the widely popular Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. Skyrim was released on 11/11/11 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. It’s still the #1 Best Seller in Xbox 360 Role-Playing Games and one of … Read entire article »
Rebuild of Evangelion
By Xboltz I wasn’t going to watch the remake of NGE, since the original wasn’t exactly my thing. But I ended up watching it anyway… Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone is the first in a series of four films that retell the story told in NGE. This first film is pretty much an exact copy of the story from … Read entire article »
Isabelle Faletti
Isabelle Faletti, 21, was homeschooled from the age of 11 to 17. She is now majoring in Public Relations at Northwestern College in Minnesota. Some of the courses that she has completed include Mass Media & Society, Political Communication, Business Communication, Photojournalism Workshop, PR Writing & Tactics, PR Cases & Campaigns, and PR Events: Planning & Scripting. Isabelle was the news … Read entire article »
Northwestern College, Minnesota
“No more charming spot could have been chosen for a school of the retreat of a scholar….an environment that provides the mind with the greatest relaxation from the rigors of the school room and the athletic field and do much to increase the happiness and culture of the students.” (Quoted in the Northwestern College Historic Preservation Plan, May 2006) Northwestern College … Read entire article »
Causes of and Tips for Teen Depression
Editor’s Note: It’s not unusual for young people to get “down in the dumps” or experience “the blues” occasionally. Most of the time when teens encounter challenging situations, they can lean on friends and family members for help. Sometimes, however, their problems become too complicated or overwhelming and they may need the guidance of a professional. This article by Melissa … Read entire article »
3 Ways to Be Textbook Frugal
Being a college student is expensive. You have to pay for tuition, lab fees, insurance and boarding most times. Then there’s your textbooks. They can be quite expensive to purchase them for several classes. Textbooks can range upwards of $100 apiece when buying new. You must learn how to keep costs low and what you can do to be frugal … Read entire article »
How to Prepare for and Pass the Police Officer Interview
Police officers perform a vital public service by helping to protect lives and property. The daily duties of police officers vary with their occupational specialty and whether they are working for a local, state, or federal agency. Many police officers patrol their jurisdictions and investigate any suspicious activity that they notice. They pursue and apprehend people who break the law … Read entire article »
Journey of the Wood Thrush
Laughter, Tears, and Our Teen Years, by McKennaugh It’s hard to be a teenager. We’re stuck somewhere between childhood and adulthood and everyone seems to be asking us what we are going to do and who we are going to be. A lot of the time we answer their questions with, “I don’t know,” because it’s true; we don’t. With a … Read entire article »
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