Tag: adapting to HW

What is lunch period like on the Middle School Campus?

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By Olivia ’25 Although it may seem like an insignificant part of your day, one of the biggest changes that I noticed when I came to...

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Tips for Success at Harvard-Westlake

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By Eden ’25 When I applied to Harvard-Westlake, I was intimidated by the prospect of having to schedule meetings with my teachers on...

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Study Skills: My Tips and Tricks

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By Lydia ’26 Hi! My name is Lydia, and I am a Student Ambassador here at Harvard-Westlake. Today, I will be talking about study...

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Time Management at HW

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By Eric ’25 Hello everyone! When I first entered Harvard-Westlake, one of the many questions I had was, “How much homework is...

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7th Grade Retreat

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By Hannah ’25 When I first came to Harvard-Westlake, I was in awe of how big the school community was. Coming from a very small...

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Will You Have Friends at HW?

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By Katharine ‘22 Prior to leading my first middle school campus tour, I prepared for potential questions. “Is it true that you get 5...

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No Need to be Nervous

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By Eric ’25 Hi everyone! My name is Eric, and when I stepped onto this campus for the first day of school, I was definitely nervous. As a...

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From Public to Private: My Experience as a New Ninth Grader

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By Joie ’22 From kindergarten through eighth grade, I had been a public-school student and would soon be the only one from my middle...

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Entering 10th Grade and My Public to Private Transition

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By Crystal ’21 Before stepping foot on Harvard-Westlake’s campus sophomore year, I had only ever known public school. Seeing the...

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My Experience at HW After Moving from Abroad

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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...

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