adapting to new school – Page 2 – Harvard-Westlake Student Ambassadors

Making Time for the Things You Love

Written by: hwadmission • December 17, 2021

By Aiko ’23 At the Upper School, I’ve found myself stunned by the talent that surrounds me, from our Monday Coffeehouses to the art...

Written by: hwadmission • December 16, 2021

By Luke ‘27 One of the most anticipated elements of 7th Grade at HW is the retreat, where students go on a class trip and enjoy fun...

Written by: hwadmission • December 2, 2021

By Taylor ’25 Retreat is always one of the main highlights of the year for students at Harvard-Westlake. During my time at HW, I have...

Written by: hwadmission • November 10, 2021

By Rex ’25 Have you been having trouble with finding the motivation to do your homework, or even remembering what homework you have?...

Written by: hwadmission • October 28, 2021

By Kriste ’24 With its countless stairs and complicated pathways, the Upper School can be a daunting location. I know, personally,...

Written by: hwadmission • October 27, 2021

By Mae Mae ’27 Picture this: You just made it onto the Harvard-Westlake Middle School campus for your first day of seventh grade. You...

Written by: hwadmission • October 20, 2021

By Sophia Z. ’24 Let’s be honest: middle school can be rough, especially at a competitive school like Harvard-Westlake. You might...

Written by: hwadmission • October 13, 2021

By Alli ‘27 When going to a new school, it may be tough to get situated. New teachers, new classmates, bigger class size, and in some...

Written by: hwadmission • October 12, 2021

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...

Written by: hwadmission • October 11, 2021

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