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  • Bathroom Battles

    Back in the old days, bathrooms were hardly a subject even worth discussing. There was the Girls bathroom and the Boys bathroom. Most folks never gave this approach a second thought but today, that two option system no longer works for every student. Many young people today do not identify as ‘boy’ or ‘girl’. Instead, there are new ways to define gender that are not locked into the traditional split of male or female.

    For these students, using the bathroom can be a scary experience, so schools across the nation have been grappling with how to deal with this problem. So far, the solutions are both interesting and numerous, but before we look at those solutions, let’s take a little trip back in time and see where this current situation began. 

  • Internship Must Haves

    You’ll need some snazzy accessories, of course, to go with your brand new job.

    I always knew I wanted my professional life to involve writing. But I couldn’t pinpoint exactly what it was.

    By Stacey Feintuch 

  • Locker Wars: Battle to Store Belongings Heats Up

    Lockers have been an essential part of the school experience for decades. For many of us, getting our locker combination was our first exposure to middle school along with choosing your own classes and sadly losing recess. For months, beginner locker users will struggle to open the dang thing; only to have it mastered by winter break by which time most students can open their locker blindfolded. Yet many of these traditional locker experiences have petered out in recent years: Covid, school shootings (huge sigh), and a trend away from textbooks have altered the locker landscape. To get a read on the current situation with school and lockers, American Teen did some research and chatted with some students and teachers to see how they feel about this somewhat antiquated storage system.

    By Señor K

  • Champlain College

    Consider a top-notch education in beautiful Burlington…

    Picking your college is one of life’s more impactful decisions. What you learn, who you befriend, and how you enter the adult world are all affected by this decision.  To help in this process, we profile a different college in each addition of American Teen.  In this issue we want to tell you about Champlain College, a small school located in the stunningly beautiful state of Vermont. With 29 undergraduate degree choices, amazing instructors, and a boatload of cool extracurriculars this school is definitely worth checking out. 

    By Señor K

  • High School Graduation Gifts

    By Stacey Feintuch

    They did it! Now that they’ve earned their diploma, it’s time to honor the high school grads in your life for their accomplishments. Whether they’re headed out of town, staying home or getting an apartment, give them the perfect present. Don’t be stumped. Our gift guide is here to help you. (Or, drop hints to your parents that you’d love one of these for yourself!)

  • College in High School

    By Senor K 

    The once strict divide between high school and college is being breached by a new type of school that offers credits in both. 

    Since the beginning of time the path to higher education has been a pretty standard route. You start in elementary school, go to middle and high school, fill out a bunch of applications senior year, graduate from high school, and finally go off to college.

  • Dorm Room (and Bedroom!) Essentials

    Back- to-school shopping is in full gear for college students. You’re likely been scanning packing lists full of dorm staples like egg crates and extra-long twin sheets.

    If it’s all a blur, we’re here to help with items that will come in handy once you step on campus. Here are some of our favorite dorm-room essentials—and if you’re not in college yet, they’re great for your  bedroom.

  • A Year Like No Other: Long Distance Learning

    What has it been like to learn from far away? Was it all bad or were there good parts? We asked a teacher, a student, and a parent to find out…..

  • Standout Student

    Say Hello to Singer and Songwriter, Victoria Heigel.

    The full-time student talks to American Teen about fame, fashion, and finding the balance between college and her career.  

    By Rachel Jacoby Zoldan

  • Keep Your Vision, but Let Go of Your Expectations

    Setting proper expectations for entering the job market post-graduation.

    By Marissa Mitchell

    While you’re wrapping up your high school years and preparing for your next step, people begin to warn you about how hard the “real world” is. However, without proper explanation, that warning can be rather mystifying. If you’re anything like me, you might even dismiss the warnings, because you believe you have it all figured out. Well, two things are true. First, the warnings are warranted. Second, you do have it all figured out. But sometimes, that is the very problem. Sometimes, we are so well-planned and expectant, that we can trip over ourselves. Sometimes, we get in our own way.

  • College Situation

    What to Do If You Don’t Get into Your First-Choice Sorority

    Greek life is an incredible way to get involved, meet people, and build lifelong friendships at your university. At both big and small universities, joining a sorority can make campus just a bit smaller and a little more filled with familiar faces. But rushing can be admittedly stressful, especially when you have your heart set on one particular sorority. The matter of fact is that not getting into your first-choice sorority is not the end of the world.

  • Role Model

    Standout Teen: Residential Advisor Jeff Erickson

    Interview by Katya Lien

    Free or reduced living? A meal plan? Your own room? Essentially being a camp counselor for a bunch of 18-year-olds? Yep, that’s basically the short story of being a Residential Advisor (RA) at a University. RAs bear a lot of responsibility, from dishing out pep talks to mediating conflict. But if you’re hard working, caring, and okay with the notion of giving relationship advice to a crying Freshman knocking on your door at 1am on a Tuesday, being an RA could be the perfect option for you.

    Jeff Erickson is an RA at the University of Colorado and spoke with American Teen about the RA experience.

  • College Corner

    Modern Majors

    Today, you’ll find some college majors in fields you never imagined.

    Rapidly changing job markets in the 21st Century have pushed colleges across the nation to update their offerings. No longer satisfied with plain old biology and poli sci majors, students in the new millennium seek courses that both fit their interests and prepare them for highly skilled job market of today.

    These courses vary across an awesomely huge spectrum of themes and it is impossible to list them all. But a good rule of thumb today is to match your talents with your major. For example, if performance is your passion then find schools with quality theatre programs. Or, if you are into technology looks for schools that specialize in engineering or computer science.

    To give an idea of some of the modern majors out there we present some of the coolest options in some key fields of work:

  • Jobs You Will Love...

    Careers in Sports

    By Mr. K

    Working in the field of athletics isn’t only for top competitors!

    Do you love sports? Do you dream of a career where you get paid to play your favorite game? Well, many people have this dream but not all of us have the athletic prowess to successfully find a career in professional sports. Thankfully, for the rest of us, there are still lots of ways to make a living in the World of Sports. Here are some sports-oriented jobs to consider:

  • From the Heart

    Making Dreams Come True

    By Christina Bradshaw

    Kylee McGrane had always loved princesses, fairytales, and community service. So when she was a 20-year-old sophomore at the College of Mount Saint Vincent in New York, she came up with a totally brilliant idea: She dressed up as her favorite Disney character, Elsa, and visited sick kids at the local hospital. Of course, the patients loved it! That one visit inspired many more. With help from her college roommate Maggie McAndrews, in 2014 Kylee launched a nonprofit called A Moment of Magi, a “dressing up” charity with chapters at colleges across the country. Their volunteers have made thousands of kids smile.

    We spoke to Kylee about her magical journey.

  • Why You Should Study Abroad

    sweden 2College is about learning. But I don’t think it’s a stretch to say thatabout as much learning happens outside of the class room as inside theclassroom. In addition to the knowledge I’ve gained from lectures and seminars, my college experience has taught me about navigating stress, trusting myself, and building my own community. And I’m learning aton of those lessons right now, in the most fun way I can imagine – by studying abroad.

    I’m a U.S. college student, and this semester, I’m studying in Uppsala, Sweden and I couldn’t have made a better decision.

    Here’s why:

  • Rhode Island School of Design

    If you are the creative type consider Rhode Island School of Design, one of the best art and design schools in the world...

  • Bozeman, Montana: First-Timer's Guide

    Bozeman, Montana is right in the heart of the Rocky Mountain Range containing 50,000 people. This is a guide for first timers thinking about visiting the Montana Wilderness.

  • Outstanding Teen: Andrea Staehelin

    Moving forward, in most issues of American Teen, we will feature an outstanding youngster who selflessly gives back to their community, or advocates for change, and is deserving of praise and acknowledgement.

  • SDSU: San Diego State University

    Imagine going to college and living on the beach in California, with all your friends, near the beautiful blue ocean. It’s sunny every day and the education is top grade. San Diego State University, the fifth largest university in California, has a lot to offer its 34,000 students. Located only nine miles from the Pacific Ocean beaches in beautiful San Diego, culturally-rich SDSU promotes academic excellence and leadership.

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