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Reflections and Advice:
1.) What do you think makes your school unique relative to other boarding schools?
Branksome felt busy in the best way. Days moved fast and expectations stayed clear. What set the school apart for me was how strongly ideas turned into action. You were encouraged to build things, test ideas and speak up early. Programs like Noodle made entrepreneurship feel normal not intimidating. Teachers treated student projects seriously. When you proposed something thoughtful, they leaned in. That mindset shaped how I think about leadership and problem solving today.
2.) What was the best thing that happened to you in boarding school?
The biggest shift came from learning how to lead without control. Managing people taught humility. I learned how to explain ideas clearly and accept disagreement. If I started again, I would ask for help sooner. Independence grows faster when pride steps aside. My advice to new students is simple. Speak early. Try things before you feel ready.
3.) What might you have done differently during your boarding school experience?
If I started again, I would ask for help sooner. Independence grows faster when pride steps aside. My advice to new students is simple. Speak early. Try things before you feel ready.
4.) What did you like most about your school?
Branksome trained me to think in systems and act with intention. You leave knowing how to build, explain, and improve ideas.
5.) Do you have any final words of wisdom for visiting or incoming students to your school?
Visit classrooms during discussion, not during lectures. Sit in the atrium and watch how students move. Pay attention to who feels comfortable speaking. Grab a snack between classes and listen. The culture shows itself quickly.
Academics:
1.) Describe the academics at your school - what did you like most about it?
Classes moved quickly and demanded preparation. Industrial thinking started long before university. Math and physics focused on process, not memorization. IB courses pushed writing clarity and structured thinking. Teachers expected questions. If you stayed silent, someone noticed. Feedback came often and directly. I learned how to revise work without taking critique personally, which matters later in university and work.
Athletics:
1.) Describe the athletics at your school - what did you like most about it?
Sports felt structured and purposeful. I played Varsity Soccer, where commitment mattered more than natural talent. Practices stayed efficient. Coaches emphasized accountability. You showed up prepared or you sat. Athletics worked as a release valve during heavy academic weeks. Physical effort cleared mental noise.
Art, Music, and Theatre:
1.) Describe the arts program at your school - what did you like most about it?
Dance Company stood out. Rehearsals demanded precision and trust. Performances required confidence under pressure. Even if you were not planning a future in the arts, you learned presence. Arts at Branksome were not side projects. They carried weight and respect.
Extracurricular Opportunities:
1.) Describe the extracurriculars offered at your school - what did you like most about it?
Student organizations ran like small systems. WAC operated with real deadlines and real consequences. Marketing plans needed execution, not theory. Noodle gave space to experiment, fail and revise ideas publicly. Those experiences mirrored startup life later. You learned how to speak to adults as equals.
Dorm Life:
1.) Describe the dorm life in your school - what did you like most about it?
I did not live in residence full time, but time spent on campus extended well beyond classes. Late evenings working on projects or preparing events felt communal. People stayed because work felt shared. You rarely felt alone while building something.
Dining:
1.) Describe the dining arrangements at your school.
Meals became checkpoints in the day. Breakfast conversations often turned into planning sessions. Lunch moved fast. Dinner slowed things down. The consistency mattered. You always knew where to reset.
Social and Town Life:
1.) Describe the school's town and surrounding area.
Toronto gave access without distraction. The city offered internships, volunteering and events. You chose how much to engage. Branksome taught balance. Too much city pulled focus away from school. Too little meant missed chances.
2.) Describe the social life at your school - what did you like most about it?
Social circles overlapped. You interacted with many groups because roles required it. Friendships formed through shared work more than parties. Trust built during late nights finishing projects or preparing assemblies.
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I remember Branksome Hall less as a building and more as a rhythm. Days moved quickly, but there was always space to stop, think, and argue an idea properly. What set Branksome apart for me. . .
Branksome felt busy in the best way. Days moved fast and expectations stayed clear. What set the school apart for me was how strongly ideas turned into action. You were encouraged to build things, test. . .
Branksome Hall taught me early that being an international student isn’t a limitation rather it’s a strength. Moving from Branksome Hall Asia to Toronto in Grade 9, I came with uncertainty, but Branksome welcomed me. . .
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