Life Skills You Learn From Going to AHN
November 1, 2016
Senior Haley Schumann states, “Not only do I know Academy has given me skills that will be useful after I graduate, but it has also given me friends of whom I will always consider to be sisters for the rest of my life.” Credit: Sofia Varon (A’ 16)
Going to an all girls school, Academy students are destined to have a high-school experience like no other. From the first day of freshman year to the final bow at graduation, the years in between are filled with unique experiences, which prepare Academy girls for the journey of life itself. They are:
How to make yourself look somewhat presentable in under two minutes
“My morning routine consists of running a brush through my hair, and doing absolutely nothing else,” says Junior Amber Pedregal.
You know countless bonding/ice-breaker games
Upon reflecting on her Academy experience, alum Victoria Valdes (A’ 14) claims, “Academy has definitely contributed to building my social skills. I’ve always been a pretty personable individual, but Academy instilled a sense of confidence in me so that I was able to make others feel comfortable when communicating with me, even if they didn’t know me on a personal level. My openness and genuine personality allow me to be more approachable to others.”
