The Boarding School Brain: Recent Episodes
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Dr. Chris Thurber is a celebrated, board-certified clinical psychologist who graduated from Harvard University in 1997 with a BA, and later receiving his PhD in psychology from UCLA. Today, Dr. Thurber works to inspire and educate students, parents, and teachers about unique educational experiences; such as, boarding school. Dr. Thurber allowed me to interview him and ask a few questions–tune in to hear Dr. Thurber's thoughts on the benefits and downsides of attending boarding school.
Tune into this episode of The Boarding School Brain to learn about Post-Graduate Mason Davis' '20 connection with Mercersburg Academy. Davis' experience shows us how being apart of a team can change the way a student adjusts to boarding school.
Listen to this interview with Aba Sankah '20, Student Counsel President at Mercersburg Academy. Aba's journey at Mercersburg started in 2018 when she began the school year as a new Upper-Middler (Junior). Aba shares her triumphs, her downfalls, and ultimately why she decided to go to boarding school.
Tune into this podcast to hear a brief description of Chuk Ugori's decision to attend Mercersburg Academy.
Tune into this podcast to hear Ella Chatigny, a North Carolina native, speak about her 'blue hair test', as well as her experience transitioning to boarding school at Mercersburg Academy.