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Reflections and Advice:
1.) What do you think makes your school unique relative to other boarding schools?
Branksome was where I grew braver fast. The school didn’t just reward academic excellence as it celebrated empathy, innovation, and leadership. As the only Canadian recipient of the McEuen Scholarship, I owe a lot to Branksome’s values-driven culture. What made Branksome unique wasn’t the grades—it was how deeply it valued giving back, as part of growth.
2.) What was the best thing that happened to you in boarding school?
Getting the McEuen Scholarship felt like Branksome’s way of saying your hard work and empathy matter. I left knowing impact matters more than accolades.
3.) What might you have done differently during your boarding school experience?
If I could go back I’d dance more, speak up earlier in clubs, lean into curiosity even when exhausted.
4.) What did you like most about your school?
Branksome didn't just push me towards medicine,it also taught me how to heal with heart. It's a school that crafts technical minds, yes but it's equally committed to creating compassionate leaders.
5.) Do you have any final words of wisdom for visiting or incoming students to your school?
If you're new, check out the Chandaria Innovation Centre, just go imagine what feels impossible. Join dance, counseling, global clubs, anything that nudges you outside your comfort zone. Because Branksome isn’t about comfort but it’s about becoming.
Academics:
1.) Describe the academics at your school - what did you like most about it?
IB at Branksome wasn’t about ticking boxes but it was about diving deep. Teachers coached endurance, intellectual and emotional. I got used to mini panic attacks over blood in a lab, but I also learned how empathy shapes medicine. That preparation paid off when I later received the scholarship.
Athletics:
1.) Describe the athletics at your school - what did you like most about it?
I wasn’t an athlete, but I joined Yoga and wellness groups to manage stress. Branksome’s attention to wellbeing including SEL and counselling support meant I could balance volunteering, academics, and mental health. It was a reminder that growth doesn’t happen in a bubble.
Art, Music, and Theatre:
1.) Describe the arts program at your school - what did you like most about it?
Dancing has always been my emotional outlet. At Branksome, dance company wasn’t for everyone but for those it called, it lifted you. Performing felt like showing courage in physical form. It grounded my academic intensity with raw, expressive joy.
Extracurricular Opportunities:
1.) Describe the extracurriculars offered at your school - what did you like most about it?
Running public health projects in Nigeria with Leadership Initiatives was one of my most transformative experiences. Combining global impact with local empathy showed me what it means to lead with care and not just ambition.
Dorm Life:
1.) Describe the dorm life in your school - what did you like most about it?
I was a day student, but I often canvassed dorm events and knew the halls by presence. The dorm culture seemed supportive, playful and warm. It felt like a safety net that helped me feel anchored, even from the outside.
Dining:
1.) Describe the dining arrangements at your school.
Dining hall culture was inclusive. We had discussions over meals, spontaneous brainstorming sessions, a place where I learned empathy not just for patients but for peers processing high-stakes life choices in university prep.
Social and Town Life:
1.) Describe the school's town and surrounding area.
Toronto felt like raw possibility to me. Walking to SickKids hospital, then back to help lead student panels on public health, made school and community feel part of the same ecosystem.
2.) Describe the social life at your school - what did you like most about it?
Social life was meaningful because we were encouraged to lead with inclusivity. I bonded deeply not through parties, but through cause-based clubs, nurturing connections that mean more than surface-level friendship.
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