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Jade
From Cautious to Confident: Finding Her Place
Sophomore Year
Campus Home: Campus Cottage
Hometown: Montclair, NJ
When Jade King ’28 first toured Landmark, it was cold and rainy, and everything felt huge. “I was reluctant about coming here and being so far from home." After attending the Summer Program and getting a feel for the school, she quickly found her place. Now she lives in Campus Cottage, an intimate dorm she loves for its cozy feel, wood floors, and friendly energy. “I thought I’d have tons of free time,” she says, “but I’m always busy—and I like that!” Some of her favorite times are when a bunch of friends pile into someone’s room to talk, commiserate, or just laugh. And she invites friends who are day students to sleep over on the weekend so they can get a taste for dorm life. “My roommate is my best friend. We don’t have many classes together, but we eat meals, play volleyball, and laugh all the time. We’re like sisters.”
She’s also proud of the independence she’s built—keeping her belongings organized and room clean, managing her busy schedule, tackling homework during study hall, and seeking out help when needed are all part of new habits she’s built at Landmark. “During the weekdays after lunch or when my homework is finished, I go to the Student Center with my friends. We watch TV, play Ping Pong, or just hang out.” Jade has bonded with teammates through sports and loves dorm outings to explore the North Shore or have dinner at a local hibachi place. When asked what advice she’d give a student thinking about boarding at Landmark, Jade says, “You’ll find your crew here. The teachers are more than teachers—they really care. I’ve grown so much, and now I have the confidence to take on anything!”
WEEKEND HIBACHI
Dining out and enjoying the beautiful North Shore are just some of the benefits of boarding at Landmark.
FAVORITE SPOT TO HANG OUT
Ping pong, pool, TV, gaming, movie nights, community night, and more, are just some of what's on offer at the Student Center.
WINDING DOWN IN MY DORM
Dorms at Landmark provide the comforts of home while helping students build independence.
PARENT PERSPECTIVE
“Jade has transformed in ways that have been surprising and wonderful. She has become close to the faculty who work in the dorms. When she was home for spring break, she said she was ready to sleep in “her” bed. When I told her she WAS sleeping in her own bed at home, she said she meant in her bed in Campus Cottage! LOL”
— Danielle King P’28, Jade’s mom
Article originally published in The Lantern Spring/Summer 2025.
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