There are things you learn in school, and there are things you learn in boarding school. Being a boarder is so different from being a day student. The things you learn in boarding school are actually more useful to life than those you learn in formal education. I mean how many people are actually gonna need cosine?
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1. Independence
This would be one of the key things you learn in boarding school. When you're placed in a foreign environment, all alone with a bunch of strangers, you realize that the only person you can truly rely on is yourself. You've got to start taking care of yourself, managing your own schedule, do your own laundry! But I guess you can call it freedom in some ways.
Well, boarding school is like a mini-world where you live with your classmates. It teaches you independence, responsibility, and how to manage your own time. It's a big step towards self-reliance.
Honestly, it changes everything! You gain confidence, learn to adapt to new situations, and develop lifelong friendships. Plus, it can be a huge boost for your education and personal growth.
So much more than books! You learn life skills like cooking, cleaning, and organizing your life. Plus, you pick up social skills from being around people all the time. It's a full package!
It’s an empowering environment! Being surrounded by like-minded girls creates a supportive space where you focus on academics and life skills without distractions. It's a unique experience full of camaraderie.
Pack the essentials like clothes and toiletries, but also bring personal items like photos or a favorite pillow for comfort. Don’t forget school supplies and any hobbies you want to continue, like art supplies or a musical instrument.
2. Resourcefulness
I personally learnt this while trying to make food out of whatever is supplied in the boarding house kitchen. That was hard. But I pulled through and I learnt how to bake without eggs or relying on a timer. The point is, you learn how to make the most out of what you've got and that's really useful when you finally graduate from full time study and emerge into work industries.
Well, boarding school is like a mini-world where you live with your classmates. It teaches you independence, responsibility, and how to manage your own time. It's a big step towards self-reliance.
Honestly, it changes everything! You gain confidence, learn to adapt to new situations, and develop lifelong friendships. Plus, it can be a huge boost for your education and personal growth.
So much more than books! You learn life skills like cooking, cleaning, and organizing your life. Plus, you pick up social skills from being around people all the time. It's a full package!
It’s an empowering environment! Being surrounded by like-minded girls creates a supportive space where you focus on academics and life skills without distractions. It's a unique experience full of camaraderie.
Pack the essentials like clothes and toiletries, but also bring personal items like photos or a favorite pillow for comfort. Don’t forget school supplies and any hobbies you want to continue, like art supplies or a musical instrument.
3. AdapTAtion
I remember my first week in England. I was so tremendously homesick, I cried every single day. But going through that made it easier for me to adapt to different situations. You'll become especially good at this if you're studying far, far away from home.
Well, boarding school is like a mini-world where you live with your classmates. It teaches you independence, responsibility, and how to manage your own time. It's a big step towards self-reliance.
Honestly, it changes everything! You gain confidence, learn to adapt to new situations, and develop lifelong friendships. Plus, it can be a huge boost for your education and personal growth.
So much more than books! You learn life skills like cooking, cleaning, and organizing your life. Plus, you pick up social skills from being around people all the time. It's a full package!
It’s an empowering environment! Being surrounded by like-minded girls creates a supportive space where you focus on academics and life skills without distractions. It's a unique experience full of camaraderie.
Pack the essentials like clothes and toiletries, but also bring personal items like photos or a favorite pillow for comfort. Don’t forget school supplies and any hobbies you want to continue, like art supplies or a musical instrument.
4. How to Live and Interact with Others
It's really different from living at home where you can pretty much do whatever you want and get away with it. Because the people you live with are the same exact people you go to school with, your lifestyle would affect your social reputation. Therefore, you kind of have to act more 'civilized' than you would like to refrain from 'abnormal household behaviors' and be more tolerant and considerate especially if it's an international boarding school. You won't want to start World War III.
Well, boarding school is like a mini-world where you live with your classmates. It teaches you independence, responsibility, and how to manage your own time. It's a big step towards self-reliance.
Honestly, it changes everything! You gain confidence, learn to adapt to new situations, and develop lifelong friendships. Plus, it can be a huge boost for your education and personal growth.
So much more than books! You learn life skills like cooking, cleaning, and organizing your life. Plus, you pick up social skills from being around people all the time. It's a full package!
It’s an empowering environment! Being surrounded by like-minded girls creates a supportive space where you focus on academics and life skills without distractions. It's a unique experience full of camaraderie.
Pack the essentials like clothes and toiletries, but also bring personal items like photos or a favorite pillow for comfort. Don’t forget school supplies and any hobbies you want to continue, like art supplies or a musical instrument.
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5. Be Careful Who You Trust
If you've ever been as lucky as me to get shipped away to an English girls' boarding school, you'll know exactly what I mean. People are so fake and pretentious nowadays, it's actually pretty scary. I'm not saying everyone's horrible and all, I do believe there's good in everybody. Just be cautious when choosing your friends.
Well, boarding school is like a mini-world where you live with your classmates. It teaches you independence, responsibility, and how to manage your own time. It's a big step towards self-reliance.
Honestly, it changes everything! You gain confidence, learn to adapt to new situations, and develop lifelong friendships. Plus, it can be a huge boost for your education and personal growth.
So much more than books! You learn life skills like cooking, cleaning, and organizing your life. Plus, you pick up social skills from being around people all the time. It's a full package!
It’s an empowering environment! Being surrounded by like-minded girls creates a supportive space where you focus on academics and life skills without distractions. It's a unique experience full of camaraderie.
Pack the essentials like clothes and toiletries, but also bring personal items like photos or a favorite pillow for comfort. Don’t forget school supplies and any hobbies you want to continue, like art supplies or a musical instrument.
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6. Yourself
In a way, you become more grown up and mature when you're independent. And through that process, you sort of figure out more about yourself and what really drives you in life. It's a self discovery journey, really. By the end of it, you'll get a clearer vision of where you're heading and why you're heading there.
Well, boarding school is like a mini-world where you live with your classmates. It teaches you independence, responsibility, and how to manage your own time. It's a big step towards self-reliance.
Honestly, it changes everything! You gain confidence, learn to adapt to new situations, and develop lifelong friendships. Plus, it can be a huge boost for your education and personal growth.
So much more than books! You learn life skills like cooking, cleaning, and organizing your life. Plus, you pick up social skills from being around people all the time. It's a full package!
It’s an empowering environment! Being surrounded by like-minded girls creates a supportive space where you focus on academics and life skills without distractions. It's a unique experience full of camaraderie.
Pack the essentials like clothes and toiletries, but also bring personal items like photos or a favorite pillow for comfort. Don’t forget school supplies and any hobbies you want to continue, like art supplies or a musical instrument.
7. Appreciation
Absence truly does make the heart grow fonder. I've learnt to appreciate my family so much more and not take them for granted. It also make you grateful even towards the little things that people do for you. Especially when you're still new, you'll easily feel touched by the tiniest act of kindness.
These are just some of the things that I've personally learnt in boarding school and I think it's really help me grown a lot at a young age. For parents thinking of sending their children to boarding school, I'd say go for it, but only if they themselves are prepared. What do you guys think?
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Liting: It all reflects my life now, thank you!
Maria: I'm in boarding school right now, and I'm loving it! I'd recommend it for everyone and if you're from Europe, age 14-16, you should check out the special kinds of boarding schools they have in Denmark and become an exchange student there
Nicole: I went to a co-ed boarding school in England from age 11-16 and I detested it. The only good thing I have taken from that place are the closest friends I believe I'll ever have. They truly are my brothers and sisters, even though I've now moved to Australia, we still keep regular contact 4 years later, and I highly doubt we'll ever lose our bond.
Lynaah: This is all of me. I went to an all girls private boarding school my whole schooling year 7-12. Although I'm very glad I got the greatest opportunity
Erika: I wish I had gone to boarding school!
Kate: I totally agree. I went to an all girls boarding school in Sydney, Australia from years 7-12 and these girls are still my closest friends after 23 years. You learn valuable life skills & lessons and even though it was difficult at times I've learnt to be very resilient to everything life throws up.
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