"Dorm"
A Tip of the Hat to One of Boarding School’s Unwritten Lessons
I recently read a short, two-part reflection on picking-up lacrosse and working to improve one’s game, while living in New York City; it involves a lot of wall-ball and creative thinking. But, it’s one of author’s Vinnie Ricasio’s final vignettes that brings his piece to our pages. In his second installment, Ricasio recounts stringing up a [...]
Read MoreKents Hill Pack Featured in Bark Magazine
What a fun piece. “The Canines of Kents Hill: A convivial pack helps students and staff alike” in September/October issue of Bark chronicles the important role of dogs on campus. We’ve all known dogs on campuses- the roles they play and their effects on students. In my experiences, the positive contributions of dogs were always [...]
Read MoreA Freshman Finds His Way: First Days at The Webb School
Editor’s note: James joins onBoarding Schools as a contributor for the 2009-2010 academic year. A new student at The Webb School in Bell Buckle, TN, James offers his insight and commentary into the world of a 9th grade boarding school student- what it’s like, the challenges, and what’s great about it. Well I’m finally at [...]
Read MoreSprucing-Up Dorm Life
We came across The 100 All-Time Best Dorm Room Hacks. Using the headings, Style, Comfort, Function, Cleaning, Organization, Savings, Security, Food, and Fun these fun tips don’t cost much and can help liven-up your dorm life. Beware, these tips are geared for collegiate life. As a boarding school student, make sure that any dorm room [...]
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