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Reflections and Advice:
1.) What do you think makes your school unique relative to other boarding schools?
Always felt welcomed on campus. I was a day student and knew there would be no issue if had to stay on campus overnight.Small school, so everyone knew each other. Was normal for a freshman to hang out with seniors without any awkwardness.
2.) What was the best thing that happened to you in boarding school?
I turn thirty-five this November and I still play lacrosse. I would most likely never taken a chance to play the sport if I went anywhere else. I'm still very good friends with other alumni and attend the local events. I'm still in touch with my teachers and coaches who always remember me when I see them. My niece and sister both chose to go to the same school, and both came away with positive experiences as well.
3.) What might you have done differently during your boarding school experience?
I would have spent more time on campus. I felt out-of-place going to a school where none of my grade school friends attended. I almost left, but glad I stuck it out.
4.) What did you like most about your school?
That I still have strong connections and feel I can visit anytime.
5.) Do you have any final words of wisdom for visiting or incoming students to your school?
Don't be afraid to try anything you are interested in. Do not hold back on experiencing everything the school has to offer. The time spent on campus will go by quick so don't regret not doing something when you could have. I was always a sucker for cookies at Robbie's.
Academics:
1.) Describe the academics at your school - what did you like most about it?
Small classes, which allowed the teacher to independently interact with students when needed. Plenty of places to take refuge to study alone. Always knew I could contact a teacher since most lived on campus.
Athletics:
1.) Describe the athletics at your school - what did you like most about it?
Small teams do plenty of chances to play. Coaches were very respectful and took time to focus on skills. Very competitive since always an underdog due to school size.
Art, Music, and Theatre:
1.) Describe the arts program at your school - what did you like most about it?
Nice theater facility. While I mostly focused on sports, the art teachers were very welcoming and helpful when it came to projects not in my comfort zone.
Extracurricular Opportunities:
1.) Describe the extracurriculars offered at your school - what did you like most about it?
We had a volunteer day, which we helped the surrounding area.
Dorm Life:
1.) Describe the dorm life in your school - what did you like most about it?
I was a day student.
Dining:
1.) Describe the dining arrangements at your school.
Lot of options. Had the best frozen yogurt machine. Staff worked very hard and it showed.
Social and Town Life:
1.) Describe the school's town and surrounding area.
Easy to walk to and had the necessities like a supermarket and restaurants. There were not a lot of hangs out spots for high school kids since it was a small town.
2.) Describe the social life at your school - what did you like most about it?
As previously mentioned, upperclassman and lowerclassman students would interact without issues. Alot of space around campus to socialize. School provided fun social events such as dances and weekend trips.
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