What boarding school really is

prepschoolgirl33
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 19:25:02 +0000

I’ve been at boarding school in New England for three years. Homesickness definitely kicked in after a few months in my first year. However, you don’t really feel it at the beginning because you’re so busy with school and sports and friends. I definitely got used to it by the end of my first year though. As long as you have a good group of friends you will be fine. Most schools also offer mental health services, so take advantage of them!

My personal experience at boarding school was completely different from what I expected, but not in a bad way. I realized that most people in my grade were also as nervous as me and super open to making friends. However, there are a few schools known to be very clique-y, usually the smaller ones. It’s definitely a good environment to learn but you need to have a good plan to deal with the cold and isolation, including staying active, socializing, and taking time to relax.