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Reflections and Advice:
1.) What do you think makes your school unique relative to other boarding schools?
The connection that faculty and students have is truly amazing at the Orme School. Orme community is very close together and super supportive.
2.) What was the best thing that happened to you in boarding school?
I learned how to overcome homesickness and loneliness and revealed my stage fear.
3.) What might you have done differently during your boarding school experience?
I would definitely be more involved in the school life.
4.) What did you like most about your school?
I loved the community and the connection between faculty, staff, and kids. It was amazing to meet the people that I have met during my experience at Orme. Now, I have lifelong friendships and lots of people who help and supports me.
5.) Do you have any final words of wisdom for visiting or incoming students to your school?
Don't be afraid, don't be shy, and take the most out of Orme!
Academics:
1.) Describe the academics at your school - what did you like most about it?
I love the variety of classes, as well as the regular and AP classes Orme has very interesting classes such as forensics and psychology.
Athletics:
1.) Describe the athletics at your school - what did you like most about it?
Orme girls and boys basketball teams made it to playoffs as well as the girls soccer team.
Art, Music, and Theatre:
1.) Describe the arts program at your school - what did you like most about it?
I absolutely love the Fine Arts Festival, it is truly amazing each year. FAF is a representation of the visual arts at the Orme School.
Extracurricular Opportunities:
1.) Describe the extracurriculars offered at your school - what did you like most about it?
Almost every weekend Orme organizes the I-17 highway cleanup.
Dorm Life:
1.) Describe the dorm life in your school - what did you like most about it?
Orme tries to develop their dorm life, as they renovate the dorm rooms every break time. However, dorms are not as clean as they should be, and there is always room for improvement.
Dining:
1.) Describe the dining arrangements at your school.
Dining is very good at Orme, the menu options are very diverse and the food is delicious. However, on the weekends the cafeteria hours are very limited, only brunch and dinner no more dining hours in between which makes the students an satisfied.
Social and Town Life:
1.) Describe the school's town and surrounding area.
School is located in the middle of nowhere, but the school offers a lots of off-campus trips and they are open for any suggestions.
2.) Describe the social life at your school - what did you like most about it?
Orme community is amazing, socializing at school is very developed.
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