Tag: TeenLife
21st Century Skills for the Real World
What are the “21st Century Skills” you need to succeed in the real world? Communication Listening and asking—being interested and showing it. Networking Who you know is just as important as what you know. People Skills 70% of people lose jobs because they can’t get along with their boss or coworkers. Learn how to get [...]
What is College Life Like?
Every college life experience is different, but generally you’ll have more of two things: responsibility and freedom. You’ll have a great deal of flexibility with your schedule, social life, and adult responsibilities, but you will be accountable for handling everything at once. You must get to class, do your work, and completely live on your [...]
TeenLife’s “Sail Away Summer” Contest
TeenLife is excited to announce its “Sail Away Summer” Contest! One lucky teen age 13-18 will win the summer sailing experience of a lifetime provided by Sail Caribbean. Our teen winner will join a crew of students on a co-ed sailing voyage aboard a 46’-50’ yacht in the beautiful British Virgin Islands. This 14- to [...]
How Do You Choose a Major and Career Path
You don’t have to know what you want to major in or do with the rest of your life right now. You’re 16 or 17 and will probably change your mind many times. College offers you the time and room to explore and change in direction. Matter of fact, eight out of ten students change [...]
Countdown to College Summer Checklist
Whether you’re entering your final years or final days of high school, don’t stress when thinking about college. We have created this summer checklist to keep your college application process moving along smoothly and on track. Juniors Request catalogs and admission information from your top-choice schools if you haven’t already. If you took the SAT/ACT [...]
College Admissions Tips and Advice
Working through the college application process can be both frightening (due to the work it entails) and exhilarating for sophomores, juniors, or rising seniors thinking of applying to college. This year, TeenLife’s 2013 Guide to College Admissions can help teens and their parents navigate through the entire process from start to finish–including choosing the right school [...]