adjusting to boarding school

Padre13
Fri, 02 Oct 2009 23:51:30 +0000

For the perspective of a new upper (Andover-speak for 11th grader) that is adjusting well but still acknowledges that it is a difficult process read the following piece from the Phillipian - [Andover, I Love You | Commentary | The Phillipian](Article: Antonio Pulgarin Speaks to Toxic Masculinity, LGBTQ+ Rights, and Latinx Issues in New Exhibition “Whispers of a Caballero.” – The Phillipian)

My daughter was also a new upper a few years back and I think the perspective that it is the most difficult year to enter BS is correct. Not only is it the hardest academic year, but the challenge of integrating into an already formed class is real. The school tried to help by putting the new uppers together in a few dorms at the heart of campus and having a special English class solely for them. However, in the end the path to success seems to be developing a few good friends and a couple of valued activities (my daughter started a dance group because Andover didn’t offer her favority style) so there are comfortable parts of the day. Then each subsequent day will get easier as the circle of friends expands and adapting to a new academic environment is complete.

Good luck to your daughter.