Archive for the ‘Personal Development’ Category

Foreword by Loren Cobbs

Your life as a high school student can be inundated with many things. Things such as school work, college prep, jobs, extra-curricular activities and more. Your major hope is to gain admission into your top university, eventually graduate with a degree, and embark on life in the real world. While you are still in the foundation building phases of your life take a moment to sit back and reflect. The words below from Paul Graham may help you add perspective to your life and future. Read the rest of this entry »

As a high school student, you may think that you don’t need a resume until you are about to graduate from college and begin your search for a full-time job. However, high school students need resumes just as much as college students do. From getting into college to obtaining a part-time job, a resume is essential because college recruiters and employers alike want to see a brief summary of your abilities, education, and experiences. Read the rest of this entry »

Life Outside the Classroom

Sure, life in school is pretty interesting. You’ve got algebraic equations, Bunsen burners and vocabulary lists. But chances are you’ve got commitments outside school, too. Maybe you play on a sports team, perform in a band, do volunteer work or hold a part-time job. Read the rest of this entry »

Overview

YFU is a homestay program where you live with a host family, attend the local high school, and interact with new friends. You will understand the country and its people in a way that only someone who has lived there can!  You’ll benefit academically as you learn in a global setting, and gain knowledge through the unique strengths of your school abroad.

YFU offers more than 100 program choices to 40 countries and awards more than 300 scholarships each year. YFU looks for students who are flexible, have a spirit of adventure, and who will enjoy the challenge of adapting to new people in a new culture. There is a program perfect for you. Read the rest of this entry »

The Next Level Mentoring Program has released it’s 2011 – 2012 personal development workshop schedule.  The personal development workshop series are comprehensive activity-based workshops designed to improve soft skills.  Students participate in workshops addressing soft skills that are critical for success in a college environment as well as a professional career. Read the rest of this entry »