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Reflections and Advice:
1.) What do you think makes your school unique relative to other boarding schools?
Luther felt like a quiet place that pushed me to speak up. The classes were small enough that teachers knew my name and noticed when I stopped participating. That attention mattered when I was deciding whether to study psychology. Living and learning on campus encouraged responsibility without snapping a rubber band of pressure. I liked the balance between focused work and time to think. I left with clearer goals and a plan to reach them.
2.) What was the best thing that happened to you in boarding school?
The best thing that happened was finding a way to ask questions without fear. I remember leading a small seminar in senior year, nervous and then realizing I could hold the room. That moment shifted how I see myself. I grew more direct, more organized and more patient.
3.) What might you have done differently during your boarding school experience?
If I could do one thing differently I would have started meeting with guidance staff earlier about university choices. My advice is start conversations now, even if the topic feels too big. Break it down. Ask one question at a time.
4.) What did you like most about your school?
I liked that people noticed effort. Teachers and house staff followed through on small promises. That built trust. It made school a place where goals felt reachable.
5.) Do you have any final words of wisdom for visiting or incoming students to your school?
Bring a small notebook and use it. Sit in the chapel during a rehearsal if you can. Say hello in the dining hall to at least one person you do not already know. Try one new club your first term. Those tiny steps add up.
Academics:
1.) Describe the academics at your school - what did you like most about it?
Classes pushed me to think beyond textbook answers. In psychology-related courses I learned how to read research and ask sharper questions. Teachers encouraged drafts and feedback and not just final products. That made writing less terrifying. Office hours were a real thing at Luther. I used them. The workload required planning and I learned to schedule backward with deadline first, tasks next. That habit paid off during first-year courses at university.
Athletics:
1.) Describe the athletics at your school - what did you like most about it?
I was not an elite athlete, but I joined intramurals. Some nights we played coed volleyball. The emphasis was on showing up and improving week to week. Coaches expected punctuality and effort more than flair. For me the athletic side was time management practice. If you sign up for a season, expect to honor it. Your teammates will count on you.
Art, Music, and Theatre:
1.) Describe the arts program at your school - what did you like most about it?
Music had the biggest pull for me. I still remember standing in the chapel with a tiny group and feeling how the room changed when voices matched. The arts program supported students with limited experience and with real talent. Theatre nights were community events. The school gave stage time to people who wanted to try. That mattered because trying felt safe there.
Extracurricular Opportunities:
1.) Describe the extracurriculars offered at your school - what did you like most about it?
I volunteered with campus outreach projects aimed at local schools. We ran reading sessions and art afternoons. Those programs were organized and practical. You signed up, you prepared a short lesson, you showed up. Small things but steady. Volunteering taught me how to explain ideas to young learners and how to finish a simple project on time.
Dorm Life:
1.) Describe the dorm life in your school - what did you like most about it?
Residence life taught negotiation. Roommates come with different rules about noise and lights. You learn to ask, to compromise, to leave the window open when someone needs fresh air. Study blocks kept me focused in the early years. The house staff did regular check-ins. If homesickness hit, they were there. Those routines are what built independent habits.
Dining:
1.) Describe the dining arrangements at your school.
Meals were predictable and communal. Dinnertime was where people compared notes, argued about readings and planned weekend trips. The dining staff learned names and dietary notes. That small recognition made a difference when you were tired after exam week.
Social and Town Life:
1.) Describe the school's town and surrounding area.
Regina is calm. It is big enough for coffee shops and a bookstore, small enough to feel familiar after a few walks. We took short trips into town for study resources, for errands, for a break from campus. The surroundings let you reset between busy stretches.
2.) Describe the social life at your school - what did you like most about it?
Social life grew out of routines. Morning classes, chapel, meals, rehearsal, study block. Those repeated points created friendships that felt durable. Some nights we stayed up late studying. Some nights we watched films in a common room and fell asleep on couches. Both mattered.
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