Back to our roots ๐ŸŒฑ

Hi, friends! As you probably know, the goal of The Homeschoolerโ€™s Chat is to help homeschoolers find friends. For several years, weโ€™ve worked on building an incredible discussion-based community here on Discord. Itโ€™s been so fun to expand in this way and adventure through this format together! Since 2018, we’ve expanded our Discord server toContinueContinue reading “Back to our roots ๐ŸŒฑ”

An Introvertโ€™s Guide to HSRC, the Discord Server for Homeschoolers

Get to know the environment of the online homeschool group chat before joining. Feeling shy? Our group was founded by a homeschooler with more than enough social anxiety for one person. We get it, and we’re here for you.

Step confidently into HSRC, the Discord server for homeschoolers and unschoolers with this brief overview.

Creating a Sprout Sprite: A Guide

Learn how to create your very own Sprout Sprite, the original species from The Homeschooler’s Chat. Green, friendly, and a bit mischievous, these creatures are ready to come to life through your imagination!

The Homeschooler’s Chat is an online community for homeschooling students, currently based in a Discord server!

Discord Safety: 7 Key Steps To A Peaceful Discord Experience

Are you confident in your ability to advocate for your safety? Learn how to spot red flags in users’ behavior, protect your Discord account from scams, when to set boundaries with others, when to block someone, and how to get help when things get out of hand.

Making Friends In Person: Tips & Experiences

Learn how you can make friends while homeschooling! Input for this article was compiled from members of The Homeschooler’s Chat community, the largest Discord server for making friends with homeschooling students online.

Writing A Resume, Understanding Cover Letters, & More

By Max. What to know A resume โ€” which can also be called a CV (Curriculum Vitae) outside of North America โ€” is a document that you use to present your background, skills, accomplishments, etc. to potential employers. Most employers look at your educational history and your previous work history to learn about you. ResumesContinueContinue reading “Writing A Resume, Understanding Cover Letters, & More”

Financial Aid for College – Quick rundown

By Max Scholarships are intimidating Affording college can be pretty pricey, if you aren’t going to a community college. Scholarships and grants help with that!FAFSA is a federal student aid program that will give you “grants” for your schooling based off of your needs, and your parents’ income.Scholarships.com will help you search for scholarships basedContinueContinue reading “Financial Aid for College – Quick rundown”

Credit Cards: What are they and why do I need one?

By Max. Credit cards seem scary! Credit cards are a spooky concept, especially when we start talking about loans, debt, etc. To put it simply, a credit card is similar to a debt card, except that instead of using money you already have, you essentially ‘borrow’ money that you have to pay back later. UsuallyContinueContinue reading “Credit Cards: What are they and why do I need one?”