Student Life
Boarding
THE BOARDING EXPERIENCE AT AOA
Nestled amongst the natural forested beauty of AOA’s 300 acre campus, our residential houses are a home away from home for our boarding students. The six residential houses found here are a short walk from the student union, the library, the dining hall, and all academic buildings.
For a virtual tour of our Residential Life Circle, click HERE. As you go through the tour, control your view with the mouse and follow the arrows to go in and out of rooms.
Learning Goals for Boarding Students
List of 5 items.
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Academic Success
Boarders will work toward greater academic success by establishing academic goals, creating a study routine, identifying areas for academic growth, and enhancing their knowledge of campus resources. -
Community Responsibility and Engagement
Boarders will learn what it means to engage in a community environment by collectively establishing and maintaining expectations in a residential community, participating in group dialogues, engaging in critical self-reflection, and taking part in restorative justice practices. -
Cultural Competency
Boarders will grow their cultural competency by experiencing the cultures represented in the boarding community in meaningful ways, reflecting on their own culturally-grounded values, perceptions and beliefs, and gaining deeper knowledge about institutional and societal issues affecting different groups of people. -
Health and Wellness
Boarders will develop greater physical, emotional, financial and social wellness by focusing on elements of good nutrition, healthy relationships, mindfulness, reflection, and responsible money management. -
Independent Living Skills
Boarders will enhance their ability to be self-sufficient by learning how to clean and maintain a home, exercising different time management strategies, and reflecting on their ability to cope with failure.
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
Weekend Activity Experiences are a chance to get off campus and explore Greater Cleveland. examples of activities include trips to local parks, Cleveland professional sporting events, museums, shopping, recreational activities, amusement parks, and cultural celebrations.
There is a wide variety of AOA Clubs available during the school week to participate in
Explore the world during school breaks as part of an AOA International Travel Experience
Dive deeper into your passions and interests with the Phoenix Scholars Program
The AOA Residential Life Curriculum is designed to elevate students' academic success and experience all that life at AOA has to offer...
Weekend Activity Experiences are a chance to get off campus and explore Greater Cleveland. examples of activities include trips to local parks, Cleveland professional sporting events, museums, shopping, recreational activities, amusement parks, and cultural celebrations.
There is a wide variety of AOA Clubs available during the school week to participate in
Explore the world during school breaks as part of an AOA International Travel Experience
Dive deeper into your passions and interests with the Phoenix Scholars Program
The AOA Residential Life Curriculum is designed to elevate students' academic success and experience all that life at AOA has to offer...
- Learn what it means to be a part of an international community
- Improve your ability to communicate across cultural differences
- Develop healthy lifestyle habits and act with greater independence
- Increase your connections and relationships with faculty members
- Explore the surrounding area, experience American traditions, and make memories through participation in weekend activities
- Experience tight-knit house communities and lasting friendships
Living on Campus
What else should I know about House Facilities at AOA?
- Four houses received new kitchens and new bathrooms in 2015!
- Two Houseparents live in each residential house, providing comprehensive supervision, safety, and support
- Student rooms are primarily set up as doubles, but some houses possess bigger spaces for triples and/or quads
- Each house has its own laundry facilities, so you can keep yourself looking tip-top
- Each house has cable TV for general use in its common area and Wi-Fi connectivity for your academic and entertainment needs
- Four houses received new kitchens and new bathrooms in 2015!
- Two Houseparents live in each residential house, providing comprehensive supervision, safety, and support
- Student rooms are primarily set up as doubles, but some houses possess bigger spaces for triples and/or quads
- Each house has its own laundry facilities, so you can keep yourself looking tip-top
- Each house has cable TV for general use in its common area and Wi-Fi connectivity for your academic and entertainment needs
IMPORTANT DATES
March 14, 2020
Residential Houses Close for Spring Break; students must be registered for Spring Break housing in order to remain on campus
March 28, 2020
Residential Houses Re-Open after Spring Break
May 31, 2020
Residential Houses Close for the Summer
August 21, 2020
New Boarder Move-In Day
August 24, 2020
Returning Boarder Move-In Day
Residential Houses Close for Spring Break; students must be registered for Spring Break housing in order to remain on campus
March 28, 2020
Residential Houses Re-Open after Spring Break
May 31, 2020
Residential Houses Close for the Summer
August 21, 2020
New Boarder Move-In Day
August 24, 2020
Returning Boarder Move-In Day
Health Center
What happens if you get sick or injured? Who takes care of you? What about medications and prescriptions? Good news. There is an easy answer for each of these questions. Two awesome school nurses and the Residential Life Team work together, committed to keeping you healthy and safe. The AOA Health Center is located on main campus in the Van Gorder building, and has plenty of space for students who need some TLC.
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