The teachers were mediocre for the most part, although there were two standouts that really shaped my life. The classes were not hard. I learned because the daily routine had a lot of time for study and not much time for recreation. On the weekends we had more freedom to goof off and be kids.

We slept in barracks of 50, so the roommate thing was a big issue. There was very little private time until my junior year when we had four to a room. By that time, I had made lifelong friends and I didn’t give a second thought about boarding school.

When I got to College my study habits and the discipline came in handy. While others were struggling, getting drunk, putting on the freshman 15, I had straight A’s and made the dean’s list. It has stuck with me through my business career.

I think you’ll do fine. In the beginning, take it one day at a time and set little goals for yourself. You won’t need these crutches once you get accustomed to the environment, but they sure help in the beginning.

I wish you the best.