Blog 6 – Does it Matter Which University You Go To? #university#planning Choosing a university to pursue post-secondary education can be the most significant decision a teen makes. Most kids develop an awareness of university at a very young age. As elementary school students, they could have learned the…
Blog 5 – The Harvard Project on College Admission Special thanks to our beloved student Karen who contributed to many graphics for Giraffe blogs. #collegeadmission The Harvard Graduate School of Education conducted a project in 2016 – Turning the Tide, Inspiring Concern for Others and the Common Good…
The Myth of Extracurricular Activities Special thanks to our beloved student Karen who contributed to many graphics for Giraffe blogs. #academics#universityapplication Parents and students know that university admission isn’t about grades alone. Especially for those aiming for top-tier universities in Canada and US. You can’t get in…
Can You Have a Decent Career with an Arts Degree? #university #careercoaching When I say an Arts degree, I mean a liberal arts degree, rather than a visual arts degree, since many students don’t know the difference. The term liberal arts referred to trivium (grammar, rhetoric, and logic) and…
A Packed Kid’s Schedule and a Deteriorated Parent-Child Relationship #consciousparenting Ashley (name disguised) came to Giraffe Leaning as a Grade 8. I still remember the gloomy afternoon when her mom brought her in, asking if it’s too late for the girl to catch up. Seeing a B in math…