Page 70 - MASALA Magazine Vol.15 Issue 4 | April - May 2024

Do you feel there are significant advantages
Adarsh Narang, 2012
Devan Narang, 2011 - 2014
to going to a boarding school rather than
a traditional day school?
Adarsh Narang, Batch of 2012: Actually,
this is a common question from my friends
in Thailand who attended day schools. A
significant advantage of attending boarding
school is that it fosters independence. From
a young age, you learn to manage on your
own without parental guidance, which
teaches you how to interact with different
people. This skill proves invaluable later in
life, a realisation that has become clearer
to me over time. Additionally, the friends
you make at boarding school often become
like family, since you experience everything
together. I truly believe that the friendships,
memories, and lessons from boarding school
are irreplaceable.
Dr. Sumeet Narang, Batch of 2013: I
definitely think so. Everything I’ve achieved,
I owe to my experience at boarding school. It
shaped me into an independent individual,
capable of standing on my own, making
decisions, and handling various situations
without needing to adapt. Beyond that, I
think it broadens your perspective, helping
you realise your potential and discover what
truly defines you.
Devan Narang, Alumnus, 2011-2014:
Being at a boarding school allows you
to spend time away from your parents’
guidance, which offers significant
advantages. You essentially learn how to
handle everything on your own. It teaches
you the value of independence, which I
believe is crucial. Gaining independence
Dr. Sumeet Narang, 2013 helps you make your own decisions, and
provides you with the courage to forge your
own path in life.
Following the event, I was eager to delve
into the inner workings of this fantastic
reunion. I had the chance to speak with
Chanjee Narang, a representative from
the organising committee from the Batch
of 1991, to uncover the inspiration for the
event, gather more details, and discuss the
impact of intergenerational connections.
What brought about the idea to host
Manorite Night BKK 2.0?
The initial event in 2010, Manorite Night
Bangkok, was such a success and brought
together so many people, that we felt
compelled to organise a follow-up event.
The positive feedback and the sense of
community that the first event fostered,
inspired us to continue the tradition and
host another memorable evening for all
attendees.
Chanjee Narang, 1991