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RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS- A STEP TOWARDS A UTOPIAN WORLD

Education plays an important in the all round development of an individual because education breeds confidence and confidence breeds hope and hope breeds peace which in turn contributes to the betterment of the society and development of nation. It is a simple but powerful reminder of the positive domino effect what a good education can have on many aspects of a person’s life and outlook. Since time immemorial gurukuls have shouldered the responsibility of raising holistic human beings by grooming their heart, mind body and soul.

The concept of residential schools over the centuries have faced their fair share of flak where one school of thought believes that students are unable to face the impact of social dynamics in the outside world because they live in a close knit community and their exposure to diverse perspectives and experiences is limited.

The attribute which truly contributes to a well-ordered society and silences the critics of the aforementioned thought is the structured environment instills discipline, time management skills and a sense of responsibility among students. Boarding Schools houses students from diverse backgrounds thereby fostering cultural exchange, tolerance and understanding. Living and learning together in a multicultural environment promotes global awareness, empathy and open-mindedness and the exposure they get is a step towards building a harmonious and inclusive society.

In a nutshell Boarding Schools nurture well rounded individuals who contribute positively to a utopian vision by offering opportunities to participate in various extracurricular activities, leadership conclaves and social events for personal growth, social interaction and development of essential life skills so that they are equipped to face the challenges of the world and thrive in an imperfect yet constantly evolving world.

Gurmeet Kaur (TGT English, Pinegrove School, Solan)