Me dad has asked me to choose where I will be going to school this year. I can go back to the same school, go to a private school in the city or go to boarding school. I'm not to sure what boarding school is like has anyone ever been, I suppose there all different but just in general did you like it? School starts in two weeks and I'm kind of running out of time to decide not really sure been putting choosing off

After getting kicked out of Military School in the early 70s, I was sent to a Boarding School that catered to troubled kids. Getting away from a (real) bad situation at home was helpful and the academics were excellent. If you go, be ready to stand up on your hind legs because there will not be anyone to stand up for you.

I went to boarding school in UK. Academics were good. All I can say. I kept to myself because I wantes to learn and come back home to Canada. It was a good experience for a young girl sent over at the time.

You have us, Think, I am glad of that. You will be OK; survivor, as you have proved yourself to be. Many hugs !

Thanks for sharing your experiences, I'm not to sure what to do it's a big decision.

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Thanks for sharing your experiences, I'm not to sure what to do it's a big decision.

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Is there a certain boarding school in mind? If so, do you know, or can you find out, anything about it?

Yeah I know what boarding school he has chosen me dad gave me some information on it and I went on their web site. They all look the same to me boarding school, private school and me old school. Guess the difference is do I go away and board, do I go to a new school in the city or stay where I was.I don't know what's the best choice. Maybe if I don't decide me dad will choose

You can make a success of it, no matter what kind of school it is. Are you willing to do that?

And is there available rooms? Perhaps your family has the proper connections but many schools can take weeks, if not months to get into

I'm not to sure if there is a room at the boarding school, I suppose me dad would have sorted that out. I know I can do good no matter where I go. Thanks for the advice, I think I will just stay at me old school, at least it's familiar and I don't have to to find classes and I know the kids and teachers.

I have a lot of experience with boarding schools, having attended one myself (as did my brothers) and also having had both my children attend boarding schools. In my case they were all fairly well known schools in New England, so what follows may not apply to all boarding schools. For example, it would be highly unusual to start attending mid-year, as these schools have an admission process for each class that is similar to what colleges do. Having said that, it's not totally unheard of for a student to start mid-year if there are unusual circumstances.

The education was excellent, the opportunity to learn to be on your own and take responsibility for managing your own time is an incredibly good life lesson, and (depending on the school) the opportunity to interact and learn from kids who come from all over the country is invaluable - for example my two children graduated over ten years ago and now have friends from all over the country, and have successfully used that network to help in finding jobs after college. Also many boarding schools offer programs that you just can't find at most public schools, whether it's options for arts, advanced placement academics, or athletics (both my kids were on crew teams - there are precious few public schools that offer that!). Having said all that - the successful boarding school student is one who wants to be there - who likes challenges and is willing to take advantage of the programs that are offered, and who has interests in extra-curricular activities such as music, theater, dance, or sports. If you don't feel you are motivated to want to do well at the high school level, with an objective of going on to a good college, these types of schools may not be the best option. Good luck with whatever you and your parents decide.