There it is — the big elephant in the room: college. And what about it? Well, everything.  The college application process is hard enough...

This article was sent to us by Natalie S., an eighth grader stationed in Texas. Do you have a story to share with your fellow military...

Every year, a brand new school starts, Holding onto memories, but leaving parts. Faces change, the names unknown, In every place, a new...

This article was sent to us by Natalie S., an eighth grader stationed in Texas. Do you have a story to share with your fellow military...

One of the most common words I’ve heard during my time writing with Bloom is the "Itch.” For the uninitiated, the "Itch” is the feeling...

A new school year begins today, With corridors both old and strange, New faces fill the crowded hall, As schedules shift and friendships...

For high school seniors moving on to higher education, now is the time to apply for scholarships. Thousands of grants and endowments are...

Today, I am thankful for you, sitting behind me in calc class our impromptu rendezvous-- Today, for the first time, you mentioned middle...

This article was sent to us by Katherine T., a 10th grader stationed at the US Embassy in Lithuania. Do you have a story to share with...

Who am I? The question that every person faces throughout their lifetime. For army brats, this question doesn't change, but the answer...

Service is a concept that all military families are intimately familiar with. We're familiar with it cause that’s why mom or dad are...

On October 26th, the National Day of the Deployed, Bloom had the incredible privilege of attending the Purple Star USA 2023 National...

"Saturday, December 18th: Strike!!! Remember, only selfish jerks skip the strike! Let's get the stage nice and clean and ready for the...

DoDEA schools are a common part of military life for many military kids. They are often a place where we find a community that can relate...

"No, bud come over here and help me raise the bed!" yells my dad, "Viv, what sheets are we putting?" asks my mom. "It better be cute!" my...

This article was sent to us by Taylor B., a college sophomore stationed in Texas. Do you have a story to share with your fellow military...

Imagine being a new student at a big high school. Picture walking into a large cafeteria facing a room full of strangers and knowing...

I suspect there are two types of people reading this article. Some of you may have done your research about boarding schools, or maybe...

As a military child, life is constantly changing. However, buying a yearbook is one way to capture all your memories as you go through...

I have loved music for as long as I can remember. My parents filled our home with music, and I loved it, even when all I could do was...