There is absolutely nothing like living in a dorm. Nothing. The first couple of days are spent trying to get to know other people's names. Friendships are made. It starts with meeting the people across the hall from you. Your circle of acquaintances gradually grows and grows. Here at Fountainview, there is almost always at least one person at any given moment (when it is allowed) who is practicing their instrument. Flutes, Clarinets, Violins, pianos. Sometimes there is even more than one at a time.
You learn to work with other people; to settle differences, and make amends. You have to share resources: computers, bathrooms, laundry facilities. There are only 5 computers for more than 60 girls. But we love it here anyways.
As we learn to work together, we learn valuable life skills. We will have to learn to share with people for the rest of our lives. Sadly, the people in life are not always as pleasant as they have been so far here.
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