Prepping for Boarding School in Fall? A Few Early July To Dos
Summer is a great time to meet other students from your town or area who are part of your new school’s community.
Current students and families provide a wealth of insight and lots of details about what to expect and how things work in your new school. Call or invite them over. In our experience, current families are warm and helpful.
Contact your school for families in your area.
Some additional things to think about as you start preparing for the fall:
Get Along With Your Parents
We said this already but it’s worth repeating. Treat them well.Visit With Students and Families in Your Area
Schools will often put new students in touch with older/returning students in their area. Invite older students and their families over for cookout. Visit, ask questions, and learn from students and families that have already been through new student processes. It’s great to have some connections and bonds in place when you arrive in the fall.Contact Your Roommate(s)
Divvy-up whom will bring what for the room. You don’t need, nor do you have space for, two of everything. One stereo is enough.
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