STORIES
Hear how our teen members create paths that work for them
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KorbenCurrent Raritan TeenAfter years of looking into different learning environments, Korben found the freedom at RLC to find the meaning in what he learned. -
JacobCurrent Princeton TeenJacob was fine in school, but wanted more. He lives for music - playing, writing, listening. Jacob’s used the freedom at PLC to learn a handful of instruments, join a band and record an EP. -
SapphireCurrent Bucks TeenSapphire was succeeding in school but felt something was missing, like she was just marking time. At BLC, she is creating the life she'd always imagined. -
TylerAlumni, Bucks 2015-2017Tyler was getting good grades in school but found the standard schedule didn't allow enough time for his creative passions. At BLC, he had the time he needed for creative writing and his acting career. -
NathanielAlumni, Princeton 2013-2017In school Nathaniel felt constant pressure to perform, to be perfect. At PLC, he pursued his passions out of authentic desire and curiosity. -
KonstantinAlumni, Princeton 2013-2016At PLC, Konstantin had the freedom and flexibility to develop his strengths in filmmaking instead of spending all his time and energy on his weaknesses. -
SaraAlumni, Princeton 2015-2016Sara found it difficult to make it through a full school day. At PLC, she was a cheerful, enthusiastic leader of the community. -
IsabellaAlumni, Princeton 2015-2016In school, Isabella was frustrated she couldn’t study math at a higher level. PLC gave her time and freedom to pursue math and other passions. -
KCAlumni, Princeton 2012-2015KC felt silenced and stifled in school. At PLC she laughed again and led us in ways big and small. -
AshlinAlumni, Princeton 2013-2014In school, Ashlin felt disconnected from her peers. Her confidence returned at PLC where she found a welcoming community and work she cared about. -
CammyAlumni, Princeton 2012-2014Cammy battled anxiety over homework and deadlines. With PLC she could pursue her passions on her own terms. -
BenAlumni, Princeton 2010-2015Ben loved computers and electronics and wasn't getting enough in school. At PLC his interests connected him to the wider world.