Handling an Injury At HW
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December 7, 2020
By Izzy ’22 At Harvard-Westlake, over sixty percent of the student body participates in interscholastic sports. From water polo to...
My Experience at HW After Moving from Abroad
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December 3, 2020
By Alice ’21 I moved to the US from China in 2017. Before 9th grade, I grew up in Beijing and received a regular public school...
Excellence in Harvard-Westlake’s Education
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December 2, 2020
By Margaret ’23 Coming from a public school, my experience at Harvard-Westlake (HW), an independent school, has been a big change....
Transitioning to HW
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December 1, 2020
By Cionnie ’22 Prior to attending Harvard-Westlake, I was completely unaware of how much my life could change in the matter of...
There Is Something For Everyone: Middle School Clubs at Harvard-Westlake
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November 19, 2020
By Wynne ’26 At Harvard-Westlake, there is a large variety of middle school clubs that I am sure you will find interesting. They are...
Managing Your Work at HW
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November 18, 2020
By Lauryn ’26 There are several ways to prioritize your school work during this stressful time. Utilizing the X blocks that...
Things to Expect when Coming into HW at the Middle School
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November 16, 2020
By Natasha ’23 In my experience of switching schools, each one has a distinct culture that takes some getting used to....
Getting Involved At Harvard-Westlake
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November 16, 2020
By Julia ’25 A great way to meet new people and make new friends is to get involved in one of the many programs and activities...
Humanities at HW
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November 10, 2020
By Izzy ’22 Harvard-Westlake is well known for having endless STEM opportunities. I remember getting to see the robotics room on my...
Black Leadership Awareness and Culture Club (BLACC)
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November 9, 2020
By Lauryn ’26 The Black Leadership Awareness and Culture Club (BLACC) at Harvard-Westlake is an excellent place to find yourself, as...
