Posts Tagged‘education’

Does a Boarding School’s Location Make a Difference?

Location, location, location: it’s a slogan that realtors love to use, but what about boarding schools? Does location matter? Most parents and students look for a history of stimulating academics and college prep, a wide range of sports and activities, and a safe, welcoming environment. Location is often briefly considered concerning travel time, but there’s more to it than that. Here’s what you should think about when considering a school’s location. How Far Away Is Too Far Away? This is a question that every family must determine together. Coming home every weekend for family time is a perk that many…

How to Stay Focused at College

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It’s no secret that college can be a distracting place in terms of productivity, with friends, fun, and frolics a feature of everyday life. You might indulge in extra-curricular pursuits, invest in a sports team, or just love socializing at parties in the evening, but you’ll always have in the back of your mind the nagging feeling that you should be getting some work done. The maxim ‘work hard, play hard’ is the best to adopt while at college, and this article focuses on the first half of that – how to stay focused on the work at hand in college.…