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By Sree Lakkamraju<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As someone who\u2019s received a public school education almost all my life, the prospect of attending an academic institution like The Peddie School was intimidating. My application was originally as a day student, but I was accepted as a boarding student because of the limited available seats the school had. The idea of living on a college-style campus with strangers and teachers was foreign to me, but I was more concerned about my tics and having a roommate. I\u2019m glad to say that the transition, while rocky, was successful and I am much happier and thriving here. I learned in the past few months that there are several pros and cons to being a boarding student, and I\u2019ll explain how they affected me and my tics negatively and positively.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cons:
<\/strong>– Living in close quarters\/roommate (vocal tics)
– Public dining 3x everyday \u00a0
– Concentration levels after school ends\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pros:
– Less of a crowd\/smaller & quieter classes
– More open space\/room
– Frequent trips to my dorm in between classes to relax\/personal space
– Better relationships with my teachers
– Freedom and independence from home and my family
– A fresh start<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ll keep the cons brief. I\u2019m lucky to have a suite-style room where there is a common space, and separate bedrooms. If I absolutely have to, I tic in my room and muffle vocal tics with a pillow or blanket. My roommate isn\u2019t always in our dorm,  but the paper thin walls don\u2019t always muffle my tics for other dorm members. Public dining isn\u2019t a huge issue, but when my \u201cdarting eyes\u201d tic gets triggered, I may sometimes stare at random people or crane my head, pretending to look for someone. The most impactful con is my attention span after school ends. We have mandatory activities after school, and it was a bit of a challenge during field hockey season. I had various tics on the field during a game, and didn\u2019t notice when the other team passed by with the ball or took it from me. While my team and coaches were understanding, it is much easier with a quieter sport like fencing. My attention span with TS is already short enough, but when I\u2019m by myself it gets tricky to focus on assignments and studying. I don\u2019t have my parents around me anymore to keep me on track, but that\u2019s how I get better at discipline and holding myself accountable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My new school has a colossal campus incorporated with nature and open space. I used to almost always be indoors, but being outside makes the boarding experience more enjoyable. The same thing goes for my classes. There\u2019s less students and quieter learning environments, thus  improving my concentration and comfortability. I\u2019m grateful for the trips to my dorm during free blocks because it\u2019s now second nature for me to either go find a study room in the library or just work from the comfort of my bed. Not only is it quiet, but it reduces any stress-inducing factors. I had a negative teacher experience which played a role in my transfer. She  called out my tics in front of other students which I found inconsiderate, and my peers and I had a lot of stress from her class in general. I\u2019m much happier with my current teachers, all of whom are accommodating with extra time and patience. Lastly, I\u2019m appreciative that my new school has given me an opportunity in the form of a fresh start. I have independence from my family and no one there knew me;  I could go into the school year judgment free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All in all, I\u2019ve settled in fairly quickly and I\u2019m much happier here than my old school. Although there was pressure while I was getting settled in, there\u2019s less stress in terms of tics and social settings. I made great new friends, I have a more profound interest in my education, I have the freedom I always wanted, and developed a passion for TS advocacy. I know I wouldn\u2019t have been as aware of the impact TS has on the lives of others as well as myself, if I hadn\u2019t applied to a new school. Similarly, the common applications I filled out during the admissions process introduced me to new ideas and mindsets. Without the school, I don\u2019t think I would have accepted my life with tics. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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