Did You Even Want To Be Homeschooled? | EXHS #10

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In today's episode, I'm excited to introduce my friend Elizabeth Slagboom, who has an inspiring and insightful story about her transition from homeschooling to public school and eventually college. Elizabeth's experiences highlight the unique challenges faced by homeschoolers as they navigate traditional educational environments.

Highlights from This Episode: - Homeschooling Journey: Elizabeth reflects on her early years of homeschooling, sharing how it shaped her educational foundation and the eventual transition to public school at age 16. She discusses the balance of extracurricular activities like track and field with her academic pursuits. - College Application Challenges: The conversation dives into the complexities of college applications for homeschoolers, including the importance of transcript formatting and standardized testing experiences that felt overwhelming for both Elizabeth and her parents. - Academic Adjustments in College: Elizabeth candidly discusses her struggles with adapting to college-level science and math courses after being homeschooled, emphasizing the need for support systems and tutoring in subjects where she felt less prepared.

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