How to Survive In a Boarding School

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Are you going to a boarding school? It can be really stressful at first, as you're going to be living away from your parents and friends, but life at boarding school can be better than you thought! If you need some tips and tricks to have a good time at boarding school, this article is for you! Read more to learn about surviving in a boarding school.

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    A boarding school in a poor country can be good. Try to look at the school's facilities. You may also ask for a taster weekend in the boarding house.
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    You will need them eventually. Remember you cannot go back home everyday so always bring more than enough. [1]
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    If you don't have any friends, you will have a rough school life. Living with people 24/7 is very different than going to normal day school. You will know about their personalities and you may not like all of their qualities but you must learn to accept. Nobody is perfect. If you are stubborn, you will have a bad image and others won't want to interact with you. [2]
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    Bathe every day and use deodorant. [3] Nobody wants to share a room with someone that stinks. [4]
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    Usually boarding schools put students of different nationalities together. You may want to know more about their culture and respect them. [5]
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    Having a bad relationship with a teacher while boarding is not good. Follow the rules even though you may think they are sometimes ridiculous, but it is to ensure you have a safe and disciplined life. [6]
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    If there is a bully in the school, tell an adult you trust. Boarding schools are usually good and teachers will actually bother to help you. [7]
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    But remember - it's the QUALITY and not the QUANTITY of friends that matters.
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    This is very important or you will have a very dull life while you spend your time there. You may want to join more activities for boarders and integrate with them. It may be hard in the beginning, but when you have a few friends, you will get the happy atmosphere and eventually make more friends.
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    It’s easy to lose track of things you have to do without a parent around, so having extra time put aside specifically for your academic needs is very useful. [8]
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    • For example, if you need to get up early in the morning, find another person that has to get up around the same time as you.
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      1. ↑ https://www.thehill.org/campus-life/boarding-student-life/packing-checklist
      2. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1q_TuDxY5pI
      3. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1pLdJgXiBM
      4. ↑ https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/personal-hygiene
      5. ↑ http://fugazi.kidshealth.org/en/teens/roommate.html?WT.ac=ctg
      6. ↑ https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/teacher-relationships.html
      7. ↑ https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/bullies.html
      8. ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/making-good-friends.htm
      9. ↑ https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20140428-combat-expat-homesickness
      1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6n4_Is9jB6M

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