<p>I remember this posting. A ton of sound advice.</p>
<p>What a great, great post. I printed it out for my d. The one thing I would add: To the end of #7 “If someone tells you a secret, keep it…” I’d add “UNLESS someone is possibly at risk. Then you need to seek support.”</p>
<p>This list is a good road map for a happy boarding school experience. I like points 7 and 9 especially. Kindness to all, avoiding humor at other people’s expense, and laughing at your own foibles…these traits will not only make BS a great experience but are worthy habits for a lifetime.</p>
<p>This is so helpful! I’m actually going to a new day school, but a lot of the advice is still really amazing!! So glad I found this thread…time to go make a poster too!</p>
<p>Re-posting for September 2013</p>
<p>Thanks!! I’ll read this again and again until Aug28 :)</p>
<p>Bumping this for all new students</p>
<p>I’ve been really homesick (It’s only my first real day on campus) I am have been crying constantly and I just needed to hear that it was normal so thank you for that :)</p>
<p>InvalidEntry, what school are you at?</p>
<p>I like validentry more because you are honest and open. Like Rebel said, most new students and even some sophomores feel homesick. It goes away bit by bit. Join a couple of groups that interest you. This helps establish early friendships. Do your best to wear a smile around campus. The more positive energy you put in to your environment the more you get back. It’s the law of attraction. </p>
<p>All of us parents and kids on CC send you the best of luck for a great year!</p>
<p>Bump! Thanks a lot, @rebelangel and @ThacherParent. One of the best, if not the best, advice!</p>
<p>This is great! Thanks!</p>
<p>Awesome post!</p>