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There are many different options available to students about what they would
like to do when they graduate from high school. While many students follow a
path to college, others choose to pursue an alternative route to the career or
life they desire. Some of these alternate options are discussed below.
Regardless of what your goals are, it is important to speak with your guidance
counselor to discuss the most appropriate post-secondary plan for you.
Post-Graduate (PG) Year
A post-graduate, or PG, year is typically an additional year of academic study
in a boarding school environment where a student can transition to the college
lifestyle. Some students may choose to do a PG year to build upon existing
academic foundations, to strengthen social or academic skills prior to
college, or to increase proficiency in an area such as art, music, or
athletics. To learn more about PG years, speak with your guidance counselor
and explore the following resources:
The Association of Boarding Schools
The National Association of Independent Schools
Volunteer and Service Programs
Many organizations provide service or community aid to others in all types of
settings. Your length of involvement in such programs can vary significantly,
so it is important to fully research each opportunity. Listed below are a few
of many different service organizations.
Peace Corps
City Year
Americorps
Habitat for Humanity
Outdoor Adventure/Non-Traditional Classrooms
Many students express an interest in exploring different parts of the country
and the world. There are a number of programs allowing students to do just
that. Some of these non-traditional classrooms give academic credit, but it is
important to fully research each program. A few programs are listed below.
Outward Bound
National Outdoor Leadership School
Semester at Sea
Military Service
There are five branches of the military. Enlisting can offer a wide variety of
job training skills in a number of vocational areas. Once basic training is
completed, individuals must complete two years or more of service.
Army
Navy
Air Force
Marines
Coast Guard
Study Abroad Programs
Studying in another country is a great way to learn while immersing yourself
in another culture. The length of time spent abroad can vary from program to
program. Several programs are listed below.
Study Abroad
Friends World Program
International Student Exchange Programs
AFS Intercultural Program
Vocational Training or Internship Programs
Internships are excellent ways to gain experience and learn vocational skills
by being placed on-site in a particular industry. Some internship programs are
listed below.
The Dynamy Interim Programs
Center for Interim Programs
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