Congratulations to our 30 seniors! Whether you have been studying in the U.S. for 1 year or 4 years, you are coming to the end of this important stage of your life. Graduation is the culmination of…
As we approach the end of April, you may hear someone say, “April showers brings May flowers.” Have you heard this saying before? On the surface, it talks about the rainy season of April giving…
Spring, which officially begins on Sunday, March 20th is full of interesting and important holidays. This week was the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, an Irish holiday that celebrates…
Now that we are in the second semester of the school year, it is a good time to look at your GPA (grade point average), and determine if it is a good reflection of you as a student. Your grade point…
Taking the SAT or the ACT for College Admissions? Winter is a great time to register for standardized testing for college admissions. Due to COVID-19, many universities have waived the requirement…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVrQkABGipQ This year many of you will celebrate Christmas with your host families. The Christmas season is a joyous time when schools close, houses are brightly,…
November is the American Thanksgiving month…the time of the year when we give thanks for the many good things we have in our life- both the big things, like our family and the ability to study…
Guest Contributor: David Young, AHLI Board Director For many of you, this is the first time you have lived away from home. And while you are still living with a family here in the United States, you…
You are part of a wonderful community of AHLI students from many different countries, coming from a variety of cultures celebrating unique holidays. Usually in this blog we talk about American,…
AHLI is happy to welcome new and returning students to the 2021-2022 school year. As you settle into your host family and jump back into school, you may be experiencing a range of emotions from…
On behalf of AHLI, it is my great privilege to say Congratulations to our 52 graduates! Your journey has not been an easy one compared to your fellow students. You have braved a new country, a…
The COVID-19 vaccine has now been made available to everyone 12 years old and older, residing in the U.S. The two shot vaccine requires up to 28 days to be administered in addition to time…
You probably have been told that in addition to SAT scores, colleges consider your essay and extracurricular activities when making an acceptance decision. College acceptance committees look…
As we “March” into April, many of you are thinking of what comes after high school. As you prepare for post-secondary, such as college or university, we wanted to give you an international student…
AHLI is happy to welcome new and returning students to the 2021-2022 school year. As you settle into your host family and jump back into school, you may be...
February may be the shortest month of the year, but it can often feel like the longest because of it being in the middle of the winter with cold, dreary days and the end of school still far in…
As we jump into 2021, it’s a great time to think about bolstering your vocabulary! Not only does both the ACT and SAT test your breadth of knowledge on words, but having an extensive lexicon will…
Guest Writer: Kirk Benner **READ TO END TO LEARN ABOUT AHLI STUDENT CONTEST. TWO WINNERS WILL EACH RECEIVE A $10 GIFT CARD What makes a successful high school student? There are many ways in which…
Everywhere you look, you see political campaign signs, billboards, and media ads. Even if you are not currently in the United States, it is important to understand the U.S election process as the…
Developing new habits is not easy, but as you have returned to school you have seen the importance of needing healthy habits to be successful in your social, physical, emotional, and academic life.…
Welcome back to a new school year! Whether you are learning virtually from your home country or attending in-person classes, we are glad to have you part of our AHLI family. Our Staff,,…
Watch this video to see the winner of the TikTok contest as well as AHLI Team Members during Quarantine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNhZ5oqmPQM Dear AHLI students, the end of the school year has…
Part 2 Last week, we looked at depression. We discussed what some of the symptoms can be, and the importance of talking to others if you feel you might be depressed. This week, we’ll look at…
This month’s blog is focusing on mental health, specifically depression. It is a 2-part series that will continue next week. Teenage years can be really difficult. It’s normal to feel sad…