The Foreign Service Journal, December 2014

86 DECEMBER 2014 | THE FOREIGN SERVICE JOURNAL EDUCATION SUPPLEMENT not board) would interact with boarders. “Many of my friends are day students, and they are just great,” she smiles. Many boarding schools have some sort of host-family program that connects day families with boarding students. Such host families can be excellent resources for boarders, welcoming them into their homes during short breaks and weekends and attending plays and sports contests to cheer on the boarders. ey can also be an important link between Many boarding schools have some sort of host-family program that connects day families with boarding students. boarding and day students. An adviser who is up-to-date about various aspects of the boarding students’ lives is another important element, as well as the teachers who live on campus, and whose focus is the well-being of the boarders. All three students say that they miss their parents, but feel supported and inspired by a community that is focused on their progress and success. “Anyone who can go to boarding school really should consider it,” says Alex, with Samantha and Max nodding in agree- ment. If you are considering boarding school for your child, contact the Family Liaison O ce’s Education and Youth team at the U.S. Department of State. Leah Wallace, FLO’s Education and Youth O cer, encourages all families under chief of mission authority to contact FLO. Wallace adds, “FLO can happily assist with your boarding school selection and navigation through the allowance regula- tions.” For more information, email FLO- AskEducation@state.gov or visit FLO’s website at www.state.gov/m/dghr/ o. n