<p>hey hey hey! its been really crazy with newcomers asking about boarding school and applying! what about us veterans, eh? lol, i'm leaving in two weeks, and can anyone give me any tips? (i.e. proper attire for the frigid connecticut winters, how to meet and make friends, courses, study, packing, how to decorate up my dorm nicely etc)?????</p>
<p>where are you going?
I would also like the same info...
I'M SO EXCITED!</p>
<p>wow, I remember this stuff as a parent. You should have received some correspondence from your school on packing, laundry, phone service in your room, etc.
As for friends, if you have a room mate this is a good start. If you don't not to worry, the kids will receive you with open arms and unless you're a hermit, the opportunity to meet friends will be plenty.
If it's your first year you probably will have little choice on your courses. Of course you'll be placed in the appropriate level for math and language depending on how you performed on your placement tests.
you should have received a letter on what is and what is not appropriate for room dec. When you check in your parents will probably make a run or two to the local stores to pick stuff you may have forgotten.
You'll want to dress in layers. After visiting so many schools, casual attire seems to be flip flops even in the cold. I'm from a warm/hot weather State and this was a "trip" to see this.</p>
<p>good luck!</p>
<p>Exciting times indeed!!!</p>
<p>A tip another parent gave me is to get a nice comfortable swivel chair for the dorm. Typical dorm chairs are standard wooden issue and not that comfortable. If you like it, you might consider getting a memory foam mattress pad and/or a pillow top mattress pad. Dorm mattresses are not usually plush.</p>
<p>Yes, we had to get a bed pad for our d. The beds can be unconfortable.</p>
<p>I think a desk lamp with a dimmer is essential. That way you can still study or whatever and not have a light that is too bright for your room mate.</p>
<p>any suggestions on beating nerves? ahhhhhh</p>
<p>Groton, it's OK to feel that way. Maybe a good cry, or some vigorous exercise. Heck, I remember feeling nauseas , home sick for my d, I worried about her succeeding, on and on for parents and students.</p>
<p>Oh and the worst........."I made a mistake" letting her go...GUILT!
It all works itself out. I wish all of you great fortune on your upcoming year. You'll be very very busy, but don't forget us and please check in.</p>
<p>I'm afraid of homesickness as well when I go to boarding school. ahh.</p>
<p>Fortunately they have really long breaks compred to my boarding school. One of the schools (I think it was Groton) has like.. the whole month of March off.</p>
<p>yeah.. I wasn't really worried about homesickness though :]
more along the lines of... fitting in, making everyone back home proud, and being able to properly balance work and play...</p>
<p>getmeintogroton, do you live near Groton?</p>
<p>o man i cant wait to go back, its so funny to say that but all my friends live far away and i miss sports and such.</p>
<p>ahhh its getting exciting!</p>
<p>JK, nope.. about 8 hours by car</p>
<p>You'll be fine. Fitting in won't be hard at all with as an athletic guy (such as yourself), and the time management skills come with experience. Just relax, keep an open mind, and enjoy the rest of your summer.</p>
<p>i'm a girl :]</p>
<p>Sorry!! It's hard to tell sometimes on CC...</p>
<p>An athletic person* </p>
<p>You generally have a easier time fitting in because of premandated bonding activities (sports) which really help people get close, real quick.</p>
<p>wait are u talking about me? cuz this thread is about the people who are leaving this fall for boarding school, you know.</p>
<p>prepparent, i did recieve info (i'm not allowed to have a fridge :( in my dorm) but i was just wondering if anyone at boarding school had advice, something to say that the schools dont tell you. for example, something i should do the day i arrive at school, how to behave (how to bond with your roommate) etc.
dorms lessons that they have learned while at boarding school.</p>