"CSW has shown me that there is no right way to be a good leader and through that I've become way more confident in my leadership skills and less worried about if I fit into the stereotype of what a leader should look like.”
WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER TO BE THE GREATEST STRENGTH OF CSW'S ACADEMIC PROGRAM?
The greatest strength of CSW's mod system is how students are able to dive deep into subjects and classes that they are genuinely interested in.
OF ALL THE CLASSES YOU'VE TAKEN HERE, WHICH HAVE BEEN YOUR FAVORITES?
Biology of Cancer
This was probably my favorite science class that I've taken so far; it was the first science class that made me confident that I want to pursue a career in medicine when I'm older."
This was probably my favorite science class that I've taken so far; it was the first science class that made me confident that I want to pursue a career in medicine when I'm older."
Schoolhouse/Jailhouse
Schoolhouse/Jailhouse was my favorite history class. I especially enjoyed creating my final project, which was designing my own ideal school
Schoolhouse/Jailhouse was my favorite history class. I especially enjoyed creating my final project, which was designing my own ideal school
Elementary Functions
I enjoyed this course, not because I love math, but because it challenged me to step out of my comfort zone and really push myself.
I enjoyed this course, not because I love math, but because it challenged me to step out of my comfort zone and really push myself.
- Illuminarium freshman year.
- Presenting my end-of-mod project for Schoolhouse/Jailhouse (I put a lot of effort into that project!).
- Playing for the Varsity Volleyball team.
HOW HAS YOUR TIME AT CSW SHAPED YOU AS A PERSON?
Being a student at CSW has allowed me to become more self reflective as a person and think about the ways my actions can impact not only myself but others around me. CSW has also helped me reflect on all the communities I am a part of and think of ways that I can give back.
Boarding Student from North Caldwell, NJ
Favorite Spot on Campus: The Fit
Favorite Dining Hall Menu Item: General Gao's Chicken.
Favorite D Block: Volleyball has been my favorite D Block. It was fun competing against different schools while building stronger relationships with the people on my team.
Favorite D Block: Volleyball has been my favorite D Block. It was fun competing against different schools while building stronger relationships with the people on my team.
Course Snapshot:
Introduction to Existentialism
U.S. Youth Subcultures
Genetic Engineering & Molecular Biology
Totalitarianism: Past & Present
Discovering India
Modern Africa
Biology of Cancer
Climate Justice
Advanced Writing Portfolio
Experimental Video
Social & Political Theatre
U.S. Black Studies
French
Physics: Mechanics
Understanding Hayao Miyazaki Through Literature
Clubs and Activities:
Circle of Sisters (leader)
Black Student Union (head)
CSW Board of Trustees (boarding student representative)
Dorm Board representative
Dorm Leader
Peer Mentor
Varsity Volleyball
Harvard Medical School Biomedical Science Careers Program
CSW—a gender-inclusive day and boarding school for grades 9-12—is a national leader in progressive education. We live out our values of inquiry-based learning, student agency, and embracing diverse perspectives in every aspect of our student experience. Young people come to CSW to learn how to learn and then put what they learn into action—essential skills they carry into their futures as doers, makers, innovators, leaders, and exceptional humans who do meaningful work in the world.