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Reflections and Advice:
1.) What do you think makes your school unique relative to other boarding schools?
Wy'East Mountain Academy sets itself apart from other schools with their specialty and expertise in actions sports. Their campus is unique in that is incorporated in the Mt. Hood National Forest with skateparks, Mountain Bike Jumps, and dry land training facilities for snowboarding and skiing. One aspect Wy'East offered were the school trips around the country that focused action sports.
2.) What was the best thing that happened to you in boarding school?
Attending Wy'East Mountain Academy was the best decision I made throughout my teenage years. I showed me how to work in a professional setting, the ins and outs of the action sports industry, and created life long bonds with my fellow classmates.
3.) What might you have done differently during your boarding school experience?
My advice for anyone wanting to attend this school, is to let yourself be you. This school offers an amazing space for creativity and expression, don't be scared to step out of your comfort zone, you will thrive when you do!
4.) What did you like most about your school?
I liked the community the school surrounds its self with
5.) Do you have any final words of wisdom for visiting or incoming students to your school?
When you get here, make sure bring things from home to help make your own space feel like home.
Academics:
1.) Describe the academics at your school - what did you like most about it?
What I liked most about completing high school at Wy'East Mountain Academy was the freedom to approach my courses on a schedule that worked for me. Having individual online teachers for each class really helped me learn the content, and when I had trouble with a topic, I had an academic advisor readily available to help with any class I needed.
Athletics:
1.) Describe the athletics at your school - what did you like most about it?
The athletic programs at this school were unlike any program I have ever experienced. I had a four hour dedicated training block each day with a team of seven other athletes an two coaches.
Art, Music, and Theatre:
1.) Describe the arts program at your school - what did you like most about it?
This school heavily supported my journey in visual arts up to the day I graduated, offering many opportunities to create and learn digital media creation, well introducing me to industry professional.
Extracurricular Opportunities:
Dorm Life:
1.) Describe the dorm life in your school - what did you like most about it?
Cabin life was very spacious, fun, and comfortable. I had my own room with a queen size bed in a cabin that I shared with three other students.
Dining:
1.) Describe the dining arrangements at your school.
Our cafe and food program was one that we looked forward to everyday for every meal. Many healthy options in a clean and inviting environment.
Social and Town Life:
1.) Describe the school's town and surrounding area.
Being outside of Portland, OR, I had the chance to experience the city and surrounding areas on our weekends. I was able to meet new friends and professionals in the area that were not from the school, which lead to me calling Portland home to this day.
2.) Describe the social life at your school - what did you like most about it?
Social life was great at this school as my classmates all had a shared interest in action sports. We had plenty of time to hang with each other, but still had our own spaces to get away when needed.
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Wy'East Mountain Academy sets itself apart from other schools with their specialty and expertise in actions sports. Their campus is unique in that is incorporated in the Mt. Hood National Forest with skateparks, Mountain Bike. . .
The intrinsic motivation that is fostered because of the relationship dynamics and resources available to students at Wy'East Mountain Academy is what creates a unique experience relative to other boarding schools. The tools the campus. . .
Wy'East Mountain Academy Alumni #3
Class of 2012
5.00 6/9/2020
Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Class of 2012
5.00 6/9/2020
Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
I would say that one of the unique aspect is to not have any teachers teaching you directly. Learning by yourself at your own rhythm helps build your sense of responsibility and help you prioritize. . .
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