An estimated 31.9%
of adolescents (ages 13-18) have an anxiety disorder.
The prevalence of any anxiety disorder
among adolescents is higher for females (38%) than for males
Eunice’s Story
As an introvert, Eunice worried that social challenges were getting in the way of her studies. Learn4Life gave her a quiet place to focus – and led her to a career she’d never dared to dream.
“I used to be really shy,” Eunice explains, “and I didn’t know how to deal with all of the drama in high school. I just wanted to focus on my work and graduate.” Then Eunice’s mom found out about Learn4Life. She thought it might be the kind of place where Eunice could work at her own pace, without getting too caught up in all of the social concerns of other students.
Eunice decided to give it a try. Her anxiety decreased, and she appreciated the extra time she had due to the flexible scheduling. But she was confronted early on with a few misconceptions. A family friend asked if Eunice was a “problem student.” She thought Learn4Life was only available for “dropouts.” That comment pushed Eunice to develop a laser focus on her educational goals: “I didn’t think it was fair to make those assumptions. So I decided to study harder and prove them wrong.”
Eunice remained steadfast in her commitment to her studies. Because of the flexible schedule at Learn4Life, she was able to attend her local community college simultaneously, completing all elective courses just in time for her high school graduation… two years early.