The Good Things About Boarding School - Part I

First, let me tell you some of the advantages. Students who poured themselves into their studies, have every resource at their door, they no longer need to sacrifice their social life for their future. For me, arriving on time to school every morning was an ever-passionate battle between my family and me. Rushing my brother and even my mother out the door at 6:45 in the morning was my heaviest burden as a student because it was a near impossible task and I was always so close to failure. Now, I can role out of bed ( I am the required to make my bed) put on some clothes and walk to breakfast and class. Easy! So, independence is the first good characteristic of a boarding school student. I would say it has already made me more responsible also, but I must confess, I take my laundry home on the weekends.

I live a mere half an hour a way. So, actually, I had a tough decision to make between being a boarding and day student. Day students miss out on a lot, since many of the activities are geared towards boarders, plus often they have to stay here very late anyway. All in all, it is a lot less stress.

Boarders also grow very close to everyone on campus. The school becomes not only a home and community, but also something that closely resembles a family. Though it sounds cheesy, it is true. Everyone becomes connected, which is also one of the reasons why rumors fly like rockets around campus, but this is more because people are concerned, not because they are malicious. I found myself feeling a lot more free to express who I was. Many times, eccentricity is celebrated; some of the weirdest people I know are the most popular!

Gotta Run, More Later!
Kate