10 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE BOARDING SCHOOL

Hi Everyone, this video is about 10 lessons I have learnt from spending 4 years at boarding school! I have just finished year 12 and I am going into my final year of school, so these are some tips, thoughts and things I wish I had done differently from the start of year 9. Hopefully these tips can help someone starting boarding soon, or just anyone who needs some mOtivAtion for school, exams and life in general.
Also wanted to say that homesickness is normal and everyone is affected by it to some extent so don't worry and I believe in you! xx
Also in response to some opinions about what I have said from friends:
- Perhaps I sounded like I meant the reason for being kind is to receive kindness from other people, but I just wanted to elaborate how that is only one of the many reasons for being kind to other people. Being kind is different from being 'nice'. Here is a helpful article which sums it up very well, pls consider reading it: fervr.net/teen-life/stop-bein...
- In addition, I did not mean to discourage people from asking 'silly questions' to teachers. Those in my classes know that I certainly ask a lot of silly questions; however, I just wanted to emphasize that teachers will appreciate it more if you have already put thought into your question and tried to research it prior to asking for more clarity. However, if you are in class, the best thing to do is to ask when you do not understand a concept. However, don't forget to concentrate, because only then can you have a better chance of asking questions that everyone else may be thinking too! A lot of the time I zone out and then end up asking questions which teachers have already addressed- and that is not great.
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[@rosia_li]

Hi hi! For packing, I haven't managed to film a video about it sorry (as I am starting school tomorrow and may have not started packing yet...) But I wanted to give some general tips: - Bring your musical instruments + sports kit because half your time will be spent on extra-curriculars! - Bring your duvet/pillow/mattress topper if you can/ bedding - Try and get a nice scarf or a tapestry/ dream catchers/ photos to hang in your room! ( a snapchat memory just came up of my room from a few years ago and I had no decorations so i stuck a chocolate wrapper on my wall... so embarrassing lol) - Bring your stationary and normal school supplies!! - Bring your chargers/converters for electric toothbrushes/ money for food and trips/ and snacks for when you are hungry at break! Maybe get a tuck box but I just usually stuff food into a drawer so not exactly necessary. - Bring a few pairs of school shoes/ casual shoes/ sports shoes/ heels - Bring flipflops/ slippers for when you are in your room or going to the bathroom - Bring just normal hygiene things - Bring lots of clothes - Bring a couple of towels and enough clothes to last until the next round of weekly laundry! (even if you are allowed to use washing machines, my school isn't allowing us to use them now because of Covid) -Bring hand gel and reusable and washable masks because of Covid! - I will update this list if I can think of more things!

[@gaiamp]

Thanks for the tips! I hope you could make a video about packing, but i don't want to stress you :)

[@rosia_li]

@@gaiamp aw don't worry- thanks for the request tho! will try and get round to it during half term if ive finished my a level work but thanks for the reminder haha xx

[@gaiamp]

@@rosia_li tyy, um sorry for so many questions and everything but, is the work very hard compared to private school? And do you do prep in the allocated prep time or free time (after school, after the extracurricular clubs) ?

[@rosia_li]

@@gaiamp haha don't worry i'm glad to help! In my experience the work isn't harder than my old school, it's just requires better time management to handle it alongside living and doing so many extra curriculars. There were prep times specifically, but to be honest I never went to any of them hahahah (mostly cos I was doing music or other stuff). I just did prep when I had free time and if you are finding it hard to balance teachers are always understanding so just make sure to communicate lots :))

[@gaiamp]

@@rosia_li thank you so much for the help, it's really useful to be able to ask you for tips!

[@buksmiokunz4883]

I just wanna say thankyou so much cause im gonna start boarding school soon and i really just needed this! Thankyou so much btw u earned yourself a subscriber!😚

[@rosia_li]

aww thank you so much you are too kind😘 wishing you the best of luck for the start of term, you've got this!

[@thelivinglegend8518]

What school are you going to?

[@gracesullivan7705]

@@thelivinglegend8518 Number one rule parents should teach you DONT TELL PEOPLE WHAT SCHOOL YOU ATTEND

[@dbeducation350]

I think this apples to everyone not only boarding school:)

[@rosia_li]

DE Education 英伦新发现 yes definitely :)

[@notyourhun6295]

She put subtitles saying that in the video...

[@lyrics._.9677]

That's not how you spell applies

[@J4hm4rii]

Apples......

[@user-rw8rl3bw4n]

🍎🍎🍎

[@olgavelez4258]

She's so nice and down to earth, we need to protect her at all costs.

[@enochcheung5914]

This is a very genuine video that came from the heart - thank you!

[@rosia_li]

Enoch Cheung !!! thank you for watching :))

[@naotav]

Thank you so much for making this video I am going to boarding school next year and I was a bit nervous but this video definitely help me calm down. Thank you

[@rosia_li]

Aw thanks for your comment :) and good luck!

[@ecaterinaluca3614]

SO SOO helpful, thank you so much!!!

[@blocky6266]

Been 3 years since im in boarding school. This is all rly good advice.

[@educationtipstricksandmore6946]

it's short, but nothing lasts forever. Ikr, I've already finished my first of five years! It seems like just yesterday I started and I have learnt so much already.

[@rosellewhite5190]

your accent and voice is so satisfying~ also the pace of your talking owo

[@moni1726]

your voice is so relaxing 💕

[@rosia_li]

simone thank you !!

[@nonna6536]

yayay you uploaded finally!!! so cute

[@rosia_li]

[@benli5749]

this helped me so much, thank you so much 😭😭

[@rosia_li]

lol I'm so glad!

[@tishaqaisara2911]

hey gurl! i just wanna say thanks, i really needed this :D

[@rosia_li]

heya! thank U!!, hope u have a nice sunday!! ❤️

[@TraumatizedFreak81194]

I can relate a bit since I'm in a private school٫ it wont be easy folks but if you know your passion and follow your goals٫ you'll survive.

[@TraumatizedFreak81194]

@Irishmando155 Oof, im also in a christian school. Im moving to a military christian school next year :'D Religious schools are kinda ass

[@TraumatizedFreak81194]

@Irishmando155 People are brutal as hell, ain't they? Life is one hell of a rollercoaster with a bunch of twists and turns and all of those funky emotions. It'll be tough but, I'll be here for you! We're random people on the internet but.. Hope you find a better community soon. There'll be an exit out of the hell of a maze you're in!

[@gaiamp]

Thank you so much! I've applied for a scholarship for Stowe, and if I do get in for boarding then I can really put these tips to use! I'll update if I pass :) - Also I really love your playing, I wish you the best

[@rosia_li]

Hi Gaia! Amazing! And yes please do update me, good luck :) and thank you hehe 💕💕💕

[@rosia_li]

nice well done!!! let me know when u find out xx

[@gaiamp]

@@rosia_li i got in!!! :D

[@rosia_li]

@@gaiamp wow that is such great news!!!! so happy for you!!!❤️❤️🤩🤩🤩 congrats gaia✨✨ you're going to have such an amazing time im sure!!! message me/comment if u need any questions answering defo!

[@gaiamp]

@@rosia_li tysmmm!! I think I recieved a 25% scholarship discount for music but my parents are looking to see if I could get a bursary

[@mwizaphiri1778]

Thanks for the tips !

[@rosia_li]

thank you for watching! xx

[@ariakami9652]

I've been crying because I'm moving to a neighboring country, for the last two months. I'm moving between the 14 and 19th of July and I couldn't be more nervous. My first language is portuguese. The country's official language is English. And I want to learn one of its other languages (Afrikaans). Thank you for this video! It made me better to know that I'm not the only one! And I like how you speak, it's like having a conversation with a friend but not having to speak myself

[@rosia_li]

aww thanks for your comment 💕 keep going and i hope you can enjoy your time and be outside your comfort zone which is always a hard but necessary thing for growth hehe xx

[@kaklok9088]

I am going to a private school as an international student this year. I am really excited because I have been preparing it for two to three years and I trust it will be able to flourish my future if I work hard. But I am also super nervous of building new relationship because I am quite introvert. Besides, I love learning form you as your words always inspire me and encourage me to step out of my comfort zone. Also, your voice and accent are really relaxing, I can listen to them the whole day and for practicing my English too. ☀️💕

[@rosia_li]

Hi! Thank you for your comment❤️ KZbin is quite draining sometimes and seeing your words made me feel a lot better. Good luck for the future, I’m sure you will be able to thrive; just be yourself and you will attract the right people. Also I saw your other comment too even though KZbin deleted it! And I will make more videos about uni applications for sure :)

[@kaklok9088]

@@rosia_li thanks Rosia 😭💕!!

[@emileebirchall4399]

You speak great English!

[@kaklok9088]

@@emileebirchall4399 thanks! Typing is definitely easier for me but I can’t speak fluent English yet, in daily conversation TT

[@emileebirchall4399]

@@kaklok9088 To be honest you have better English then 99.99% of Wattpad writers.

[@dianebalch5369]

Being on time is so important, but in business, top executives are often early. If you arrive early, you'll be with the others who are organized and on top of things. It's a rarified group and the conversations are worth arriving earlier.

[@rosia_li]

Agreeed!!

[@malikario4350]

thank you rosalia li... so smart and well said

[@rosia_li]

thank you so much!

[@alphonsineuwimana1557]

I am starting boarding school this year! This really helps x. Please can you make this a series with packing tips ext.? xx

[@rosia_li]

aww i'm so glad to hear, good luck at your new school!

[@DizzyLizzy12]

Oh my goodness! Good luck when u go!! I have been at boarding school for 7 years now and it has been the best experience of my life, quick tip: TALK TO EVERYBODY!!! When u first arrive make friends with everyone because homesickness may take over and they will get u through. Have so much fun!!!!!!! ❤️❤️

[@FK-wn8oq]

@@DizzyLizzy12 this helped a little, I'm starting boarding school in like 2 weeks and I'm gonna be new. Low key scared-ish😂

[@alphonsineuwimana1557]

Dizzy Lizzy 1201 tysm, this really helped x💕

[@FK-wn8oq]

@@alphonsineuwimana1557 which year are you moving into?

[@Gordsmith-yc1qi]

Thx so much, makkes loads of sense

[@vanora5294]

I started boarding two weeks ago and I've not really been socializing with a lot of people because I don't know anyone and I feel very out of place so you tips help a lot

[@rosia_li]

Aww good luck! God is with you

[@vanora5294]

@@rosia_li thank you so much!! Your video really made me feel better

[@rosia_li]

@@vanora5294 let me know how u get on! U are so loved by so many :)

[@vanora5294]

@@rosia_li thank you!! You're truly angelic

[@samuelnicolas7308]

I'm changed after 13 minutes of video omg

[@aliejones4527]

How much does yours cost, if you do another please do things more specific to boarding school, bc this is kind of just normal school stuff... I would love to know prices and dress codes, sleeping time, food, and weekend arrangements

[@rosia_li]

hmm good idea, i will try and film a weekend in the life before i leave school

[@kkekkew2606]

I'm a english learner from South Korea. I found your clip while studying english. Do you mind if I ask where did you learn your english? I just want to know where your acent from! That's because it's cool!💖

[@rosia_li]

hey! i grew up in the South of England!☺️

[@kkekkew2606]

@@rosia_li Thankssss!!! ~~~~:)

[@cintas.audios]

my parents are thinking of sending me to Aiglon or Beau Soleil and I live in Australia and I have no relatives and I don’t know anyone over in Switzerland so I’m trying to make up my mind but I think I will go because it would be amazing and it’s my dream school but I would be in a country alone as a teen

[@SelainaAheto-gg7yq]

I love your accent sounds all polite

[@mimipg]

well said xx

[@rosia_li]

:)))

[@bukhosinongauza1218]

Thank you

[@SamSodapop01]

Just a few hours before going, wish me luck

[@kayleyho39]

how do you overcome homesickness because I’m leaving in a day and it’s the longest I’ll be away (3 months) and I get homesick really easily, I study on other side of the world :(((((

[@rosia_li]

hey Kayley! I think my advice would be to don't be afraid to cry and express how you feel to people around you when you are truly sad, it is likely that others are feeling the same way. I cried pretty much all the time when I first went when I was 13, and i understand the overwhelming feeling of just wanting to be back home/with family/with familiar friends. it's important that you don't let this get the better of you, we are all allowed to feel but you are too beautiful to be sad! Also understand that positive growth can only happen when we are out of our comfort zones- you will look back in a few years and understand why you felt that way but maybe wish you had just taken in the opportunities to laugh, pretend to be confident and have fun. It's crazy because I first started boarding in 2016 and now I have 2 months left of boarding school- I can't believe how quickly the time has gone and before you know it you will be wondering that too! I call home almost every day so that can help too, but just occupying yourself with books, school work, exercise, music, talking to people, food will make you feel better. I'm sure eventually you will figure out who is worth building good friendships with but don't let that stress you out and stay true to yourself. If you are lonely, just remember you can never be with God by your side and Jesus in your heart if you allow him to be. Your parents also want you to enjoy! And just think that you will be able to see them again in 3 months which sounds like a long long time but I promise you it will go by in an instant! Enjoy the journey and use it to get to know yourself more, and eventually this hard experiences will be able to help you on your journey to making an impact in this world for sure :) hope that helped a bit, but good luck and I will be praying for you

[@rosia_li]

Something else that helped me was writing in my journal every night and reading the bible. im always here to chat if you need xx

[@midnightstudios6910]

I’m starting boarding school after the December holidays I’m not ready for it at all😂😭 as the other students will have already had a term there :/

[@user-ip9iy2cy6m]

I’m sure you’ll be fine!

[@yuh8244]

Me too!!!

[@kylie588]

Ahhh me too omg 🥲

[@gaiamp]

wishing you the best, i'm sure you'll make many friends xx

[@runderscoreuser3083]

I have to go to a boarding school next year sep 2023 and im kinda nervous because what if i dont get accepted taht would be sad especially because im going to year 9 there and people say its hard to get it hopefully thats not true..

[@vanora5294]

Getting in isn't really hard honestly but it's a really overwhelming process to actually believe you're going away from everything you know into something completely new

[@runderscoreuser3083]

@@vanora5294 tbh im fine being away from home only if there's distractions and things to keep me busy but yeah the part where i have to get in makes me feel like i cant do it bcs my parents are putting me into a good one

[@runderscoreuser3083]

@@vanora5294 tysm for your help though :)

[@vanora5294]

@@runderscoreuser3083 of course, let me know how it goes 9

[@lunatheclown7827]

Do you have to be smart to go to boarding school? Is the work harder then public school or is it just more in bulk

[@rosia_li]

not at all! Just willing to be open to new experiences :)

[@lunatheclown7827]

@@rosia_li ah I see so it won’t be harder just new?

[@yitingguo]

haha aw love this

[@rosia_li]

hehe love you

[@editzz-wiz1231]

I thinking about to go to boarding school

[@opalmada3170]

Same but It’s really expensive so I’m depending a lot on my academics

[@barbieandlifee281]

@@opalmada3170 or sports!

[@charlotteyeo5563]

which boarding school did you go to?

[@rosia_li]

stowe!

[@clovielau1776]

Hi Rosia, I want to send my 14 years old nephew to a UK boarding school. Do you know which boarding school is more affordable for international students? Thanks ahead.

[@rosia_li]

Sorry I’m not sure about this one but you should be able to see the school fees on each schools websites :)

[@_leenaomi]

do you have any advice for convincing your parents to let you go to boarding school?

[@rosia_li]

Haha probably listen to your parents!

[@_leenaomi]

@@rosia_li whyyyy? is it not that great?

[@rosia_li]

@@_leenaomi there's a lot of considerations that your parents need to make. some parents prefer to have their children at home so they can parent them themselves, another huge factor is cost. boarding school is not for everyone.

[@_leenaomi]

@@rosia_li okay thank you girlll 💖

[@hayleymunro3210]

Ahh i start boarding school at the end of January

[@rosia_li]

Good luck!!❤️

[@hayleymunro3210]

@@rosia_li ahhhh omg this is the first time a like big yt has liked and commented on my comment. Thankyou ❤❤❤❤

[@rosia_li]

@@hayleymunro3210 aww ❤️❤️ wouldnt say that about myself haha but let me know how u get on and if u want anymore videos! X

[@hayleymunro3210]

@@rosia_li i don't know if you ever did this but if you had like a orientation day but like a sleep over to meet some off the people you would be boarding with could you do a video on that.

[@rosia_li]

@@hayleymunro3210 yep I did! It was really embarrassing because i cried the whole way thru mine, probably try not to do that😂 but I could try make one in the future!

[@icyyeabum1429]

1 day left before going😪

[@rosia_li]

U got this!!

[@barbieandlifee281]

How’s it been?

[@icyyeabum1429]

@@barbieandlifee281 so far so good i think but assignments are killing me...we have a tight schedule You know \_(ツ)_/¯

[@Emonachos1182]

HOYA

[@danielli8376]

skwad?

[@rosia_li]

where? :(

[@danielli8376]

@@rosia_lii blame the 'tube

[@garywilliams3419]

I could and would not ever have even thought about sending my son to Boarding school. Every second with your kids is precious and you will never get that time back. When they get to teenage years you won't see them much anymore anyway. I HONESTLY believe that parents that send their kids to boarding school don't love their kids as much as normal people do. It seems to me like they are just palming their own kids off for their own freedom. Sorry if this comment comes across as harsh, but what parent would want to spend ANY less time with their kids if they truly love them? There is a documentary on here that wouldn't allow comments, which led me here, and in it a male teacher entered an 8 year old girls dorm in the morning without even knocking. I would have left a LOT more serious comments on there if I was permitted. Boarding schools are out-dated and over-rated and lazy parents are just pumping cash into these over-priced dumps. You seem like a nice young lady, but I think you should sit down and have a serious chat with your parents about what the hell they were thinking by literally abandoning you.

[@emmaraciamodubu9409]

You never know the reason people go to boarding school. I’m sending my daughter to boarding school so she can be far from her abusive father. I’m doing this because I love her so watch what you say.

[@garywilliams3419]

@@emmaraciamodubu9409 So you would sacrifice time with your child to be with a person that sounds awful.... Aren't YOU the brave one? Take her and get the fuck away from that person. YOU are her parent even MORE than he is, you need to show a spine.

[@moana_nui]

I go to five day a week boarding schools because I ASKED to. It actually makes me see my parents more because I hang out with them on the weekends when I'm home. Boarding gives me structure which my ADHD brain needs, and it also gives me more time to be organised, sleep, socialise and just get my life together. My parents are not 'pAlmInG mE OfF fOr ThEIr oWn fREedoM', they are respecting my choices and helping me grow as a person.

[@moana_nui]

@Irishmando155 i agree it is WAY to expensive. this may be a bit out of reach but you could try for a scholarship?

[@smokinghotgaybitch]

ok as a boarding student seriously do your work in the library. going to the library every day to do my work changed my life fr.