Posts by Kelsea Conlin:
Laurel Springs School: Private High School Spotlight
Posted on: 19 Apr 2024
Looking for a high school experience that is personalized and innovative, yet centered around academic excellence? One that provides a college-bound culture? That immerses you in a passionate and curious social community? If you’re wondering where this utopia exists, the answer is Laurel Springs School, a fully accredited, online private high school accessible from anywhere […]
Best Summer Art Programs – 2024
Posted on: 19 Apr 2024
Pop quiz: What are the visual arts? (If you said this in a Keanu Reeves voice a la Speed, you win.) In addition to painting, drawing, and sculpture–three of the most time-honored mediums–other creation and design methods include architecture, photography, video, and filmmaking. And new mediums, like AI-generated art, continue to burgeon, raising heated debates […]
Best Summer Theater Programs – 2024
Posted on: 19 Apr 2024
If you’re an aspiring performing artist, you’ve probably heard (at every family barbeque and birthday party since starring in your first-grade production of Jack and the Beanstalk) that your career of choice is a long shot. It’s true–acting and singing are notoriously competitive and difficult to break into–but there’s plenty you can do to prepare. […]
Best Summer Film Programs – 2024
Posted on: 18 Apr 2024
Many of us never move past the cringe-worthy productions recorded on our parents’ camcorders with terrible lighting and disinterested “actors” (i.e., younger siblings costumed in pillowcases). However, if you survived that phase and went on to develop a true passion for studying, creating, and producing films, you’ll know that the artistry, skill, and patience required […]
Best Architecture Summer Programs – 2024
Posted on: 18 Apr 2024
From prehistoric stone circles to modern-day sustainably built structures, architecture has undergone a spectacular number of changes since its Neolithic period origins and will continue evolving in response to societal needs and demands. A unique blend of STEM and art, it’s an excellent career choice for students who are creative, technologically savvy, and design-oriented; undergraduate […]
Best Summer Leadership Programs – 2024
Posted on: 18 Apr 2024
From law firms to movie sets to biology labs, there’s no doubt that good leadership is the backbone of any successful workplace. (If you’ve ever worked on a group project, you can attest to this fact–the vibe can turn Office Space rather than Friday Night Lights quite quickly.) As such, many programs help students develop […]
Best Environmental Science Summer Programs for High School Students – 2024
Posted on: 18 Apr 2024
Grim climate change statistics and predictions often leave us with pressing questions: how should we deal with–and prepare for–rising global and ocean temperatures? How do we support the planet, its people, and its ecosystems through the coming changes? And what can be mitigated or avoided? Environmental scientists, who specialize in areas that include marine science, […]
Best Summer Travel Programs for High School Students – 2024
Posted on: 18 Apr 2024
Studying abroad isn’t only for college students–high school students can also benefit from the opportunity to push their boundaries, develop cultural sensitivity, and explore other countries. In the process, they’ll develop their independence and resilience–skills they’ll need for college and beyond–as well as engage in academic and career-focused exploration. Additionally, there are programs available for […]
