Is University Worth It? A World-school Student’s Perspective
I recently received an important question from a reader who’s been reading my blog for a few years. While you can read the full comment for yourself on Weekends, University, and Cold Nose Kisses, I’ve...
View ArticleDon’t Panic: I’m Not Going To Scotland
It’s been a long 24 hours, friends. Sleeping was insanely difficult and very little of it took place. I went to bed at 2am and tossed and turned until 7am. I’ve checked my email every five minutes...
View ArticleWhen Your Dream Charges You $10,000
My first thought for the sentence you’re reading now was not child-friendly, and I know I’ve got kid readers. Let me start again. (adults, you can translate) Holy. Bonking. Poop. Out of nowhere, the...
View ArticleStudy Abroad, Netherlands: Hello, Fall!
I’m so ready for fall. Don’t get me wrong, I love summer as well. But there’s something about fall and Europe that’s just perfect. The tourists are gone, the backpackers have returned home, and the...
View ArticleA Study-Abroad Christmas
I like the idea of 5-minute posts. Granted, when I sit down to write, it usually ends up being more than a 5-minute process. Still, the idea of capturing a simple moment, without stressing too much...
View ArticleLeaving the Netherlands
I can’t believe a year has gone by already. I’ll be headed home fairly soon. Soon enough that I’m already settling into the ditching my stuff phase. It’s a weird process. I’ve uprooted so many times...
View ArticleHow I Got Into University After Worldschooling
After being raised as a worldschooler, traveling full-time from age 11-19, I applied to and was accepted at Queen's University in Canada, one of the most acclaimed universities in the country. Here's...
View ArticleWhy You Should Go On Exchange (even if you’ve already traveled)
Exchange and study abroad aren't just for students with little international experience. Regardless of background, here's why it's an experience worth having.
View ArticleJournalling: Reflecting on Exams
Answer 60 multiple choice questions. Do this in 3 hours. During this time, sit quietly in the gymnasium at your numbered desk. There will be no talking, humming, or muttering. Sneezing is frowned upon.
View ArticleThis Worldschooled Kid Just Graduated! Booyah.
University has been just one small part of my ongoing learning process, but it's still a pretty cool achievement. When I think about the 20 year scope of the project, all I can feel is gratitude.
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