<p>I would like to know your opinion on boarding school. What do you really think of them and the people that go there?</p>
<p>Well, I know one girl who was a bit of a screw-up and kinda sl-tty and her parents sent her off to boarding school 'cause they were rich. </p>
<p>But I have another friend (from the internets lawl) who goes to a humanities-centered boarding school and she seems veryyy chill, down-to-earth, and nice; she's also really intelligent and has a good head on her shoulders. </p>
<p>I think it depends on the school and the reason the kids are attending (some schools are probably full of rich screw-ups and some full of academically-talented people seeking a great education.)</p>
<p>I was really thinking of the prep schools. Like exeter, andover, choate, hotchkiss, culver, thatcher, etc. The elite ones that are relatively difficult to get into.</p>
<p>Ohh, I don't know anyone at that type of school. But my off-hand, ignorant opinion based on stereotypes & stigmas would be: </p>
<p>Most of the kids are either really driven and intelligent or highly pressured by their parents. I think of them as being generally preppy in terms of clothing, etc. I don't think of them as being particularly snobby, although I suppose there would be stuck-up cliques as there would at any school. </p>
<p>I imagine that there would be a lot of emphasis on college preparation (that's what "prep" stands for, right? XP) and personally I'm not a fan of that "living-your-life-in-order-to-look-good-on-paper" thing. I imagine that kids at such schools would be presented with a lot of community service opportunities for the sole purpose of college applications and what not, although of course that's a judgmental thing to say and I know -- believe me -- that this goes on to a great extent even at public schools. </p>
<p>Hmm, that's really all. Was I right about anything? XP</p>
<p>some are rich and bratty others are highly motivated students. Depends on how you want to use the opportunities.</p>
<p>Yes, that is what prep stands for.
Umm . . . would this be a good time to say I am going to one of those schools?
I am just your average public school kid though. My family doesn't have a lot of money, so I personally needed a scholarship or a whole lot of financial aid money. You do have to be pretty smart to make it there too.
Not everyone at those kind of places are like me (not a genius, rich, too snobby-lol :) , etc.) though. I know of some who are used to a s**t ton of money. So you are right about some people.
But right now I am afraid of what people will think of me later. Like my friends (the ones who are more like acquaintances to me, not my bff's), I'm afraid they will think that I think I'm too good for them. Or if I met someone and they asked where I go to school and when they find out they are immediately turned off because of it.</p>
<p>I think people will be impressed! Maybe a little bit intimidated at worst. xP</p>
<p>Thanks. I just hope most people are all right with it.</p>
<p>just try not to worry so much about what other people think about you..do what you think is best for you and i agree with Poseur, they'll probably be more impressed or intimidated than anything</p>
<p>Kay . . . thanks. I'll try not to worry too much.</p>