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Abhijit Masih describes how the friendships he made at boarding school changed his life.
Boarding school bonding is akin to Fevikol ka jod -- un-tootable (unbreakable).
It's the friendships you make that are the strongest. That has been my personal experience.
Between being dropped by parents as an 8 year old and leaving on my own as a confident 17 year old, boarding taught me all that I know and am thankful for today.
As I moved on in my life’s journey there were many relationships formed and friends acquired. But none have ever been able to match the friendship that I have with my boarding school mates.
It continues and will do so forever, that is certain.
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