Q. What is the teaching style like?

Every teacher is different and has their own unique ways of teaching. The one thing that is really great is how the teachers can adapt their teaching ways to the liking of the class. They are always asking to make sure we're understanding things and following along well to everything. Teachers also like to use different styles throughout the year and see what works best for us.
- Megan ‘22, New York

Fast-paced, get work done, challenging, but do-able.
- Nolan ‘23. Michigan

The teaching style is very discussion-based and we are always encouraged to share our opinions and ask questions. Of course, some classes are more lecture-based, but also in these classes, there is always a very communicative environment.
- Philip ‘22, Germany

All of your classes are small, so there is a lot of opportunity to ask questions and have access to one on one help.
- Ainsley ’20, New Hampshire

Q. What is the food like?

In the dining hall we have a range of options so you can always find something you like, it could be soup or a salad, you can make your own sandwich or have a bowl of cereal, or whatever the hot food that is being served.
- Ellena ‘20, Maine.

I can always find something to eat in the dining hall. I used to be a very picky eater but now I find it enjoyable to try new things that they serve. It is also so amazing to be introduced to different culture's foods. I think that especially this year the dining hall staff has been doing a great job incorporating the students ideas with the meals. They've been working hard to understand the likes and dislikes and what they can do to improve which is an amazing thing for them to do for us! The union is a place where you can get food when the dining hall is not open (a free period). It is open pretty much all the time, weeks and weekends. I am usually only there on the weekends for a little lunch. I have only gotten take-out once from a Chinese place in Lewiston; it was good but I don't think I would ever do it again because it's really not better than anything you can get in the union.
- Megan ‘22, New York

The food is ok. The dining hall definitely has days where the food is, like, amazing, and of course, there are days where it isn’t the best. The alternative for the dining hall is the Student Union. The only place I get take-out is from the Student Union.
- Faith ‘22, Maine

Q. How much homework do you get?

The amount of homework depends on the classes you take. AP classes have a lot more than regular classes, but it is often not checked daily, compared to some regular classes that have smaller assignments every night.
- Ellena ‘20, Maine

Freshman year was quite a bit of homework that is easier however you really benefit from it in the long run. It teaches you to be prepared for the workload, to be organized and most importantly: time management. When you get to sophomore year, the workload lightens up but the material gets harder. It is always balanced in that sense. Each year always prepares you for the next and as long as you use your time wisely the homework is very manageable.
- Megan ‘22, New York

A good amount each day but most times, you can complete it in 2 hours.
- Nolan ‘23, Michigan

As a senior, I get between 2 to 3 hours of homework each night, which is definitely manageable with the 2-hour study hall built into our schedule.
- Ainsley ’20, New Hampshire

Our teachers push us to do our best, they give us enough homework to challenge us, but not overwhelm us.
- Lillybeth 22, Maine

Q. How much free time is there and what do you do in your free time?

There can be a lot of free time if you know how to economize your time, I'm talking about 2-3 hours every day. In my free time, I like to spend time with my friends or to spend some time getting some work done.
- Nathan '22, New Jersey

Weekdays are pretty structured but you will probably have at least one free period every day to relax or do homework during the school day. After school, you usually have from 5:30pm to 7:30pm free and then after study hall at 9:30pm you can either finish homework or do what you want in the dorms. In my free time I usually hang out with my friends, take naps, and work on homework. The weekends are usually all free time except for sports games.
- Ellena ‘20, Maine

There is actually a really good amount of free time, more than I ever expected. In my free time I do homework, I hang out with friends, I work out, or I chill in my room with my roommates.
- Faith ‘22, Maine

Fridays, after classes, I usually will have a game, then hang out with friends when I get back. On Saturdays, I will sometimes have a game as well. Depending on the mood when it is over I will watch Netflix or hang out with friends. Sundays are the best days ever!!! I use Sundays to do anything and everything you could possibly imagine. I eat, hang out with friends, workout, clean my room, take a nice long shower, do homework, sometimes I will go on Hanford's trips to stock up on snacks. And that's all in one day!
- Megan ‘22, New York

Winter Olympics is one of my favorite school spirit events!
- Emily ‘20. Massachusetts

For me the best school spirit event would be spirit week because there's a lot of activities in those days in which you can have a lot of fun.
- Nathan ’22, New Jersey

Pep-rally.
- Lillybeth ’22, Maine

Sports games for sure. The whole school comes to some sports games, especially against Kents hill (our rivals). No matter who you are or what you do after school everyone shows up to these sports games. It is really when we all come together to support our classmates having the best game of their lives. I am especially fond of pink in the rink when we're also supporting breast cancer awareness and donating to the cause. there is so much emotion and love that goes into events like those and it is a really special day for everyone.
- Megan ‘22, New York

I can’t choose, they are all amazing.
- Faith ‘22, Maine.

Having a roommate is very fun, it is one of the first people you meet at Hebron and they become a built-in best friend and someone you can always count on.
- Emily ‘20, Massachusetts

At first, it is really weird if you have never had one, but when you start getting along with him/her it's a funny and a very good experience.
- Nathan '22, New Jersey

Getting used to having a roommate can definitely be challenging. It is so important to set boundaries for yourselves and learn to communicate. Always try your best to be flexible and be willing to compromise and I'm sure your roommate will be the same way. Personally, my roommate and I did not get along in the beginning and middle of our first year, but the dorm staff is AMAZING when it comes to tackling issues like these. I honestly never thought I could get along with my roommate but with communication through our dorm mom, face to face meetings, and editing our roommate contracts, we ended up becoming much closer by the end of the year and picking each other to room with again for sophomore year!  Now we get along amazingly and I consider her one of my best friends.
- Megan ‘22, New York

Amazing. I’ve struggled with some in the past but my new roommates are honestly the best I could ask for! I love them so much!
- Faith ‘22, Maine

I love it. It's a great way to meet another person and you always have someone to talk to.
- Nolan ‘23. Michigan

In my opinion, no.
- Emily ‘20, Massachusetts

No, unless you disobey them, then there will be stricter rules.
- Nathan '22, New Jersey

There’s not an overwhelming amount of rules that make us feel suffocated, but enough to keep us healthy and safe.
- Lillybeth ’22, Maine

The rules that are strict are the important ones that are there for our safety and to protect us.
- Megan ‘22, New York

Not at all, which is nice. As long as you do your job. If you don’t follow the rules there are consequences.
- Faith ‘22, Maine

In the winter it can get cold, you should be prepared for a lot of snow. But if you have a good winter coat, you will be fine! Also, it is a lot of fun to play in the snow and go skiing. Winter at Hebron is great!
- Philip ‘22, Germany.

It gets pretty cold if you’re not used to it, but if you have the right clothes and are prepared, you’ll be fine.
- Lillybeth ’22, Maine

Not as bad as most people think to be honest. This year it was my mission to not let the cold defeat me and I did not want the winter time blues. I was prepared for winter with a light jacket and a heavy one, thick leggings, fluffy socks, fluffy quarter-zips. Leggings under the sweatpants was my go to move. Every time I walked outside I didn't even think about the cold especially if I woke up happy that day. And honestly I had the best winter of my life. I had a great attitude and did well in sports and school. It made me feel amazing and now I'm ready to kick butt in spring! Your attitude through the winter is so so important.
- Megan '22, New York

Cold. BRING WARM CLOTHES!
- Faith ‘22, Maine

Maine is the best place for a boarding high school. We have the best of all fall, winter, spring and partial summer but Winter is when Hebron is at its finest. It gets pretty cold with snow all around the campus which makes it all very pretty. With the right clothing, cold feels like another adventure.
- Aarti Singh ’20  Mumbai, India

AP English is my favorite class because of the discussion.
- Emily ‘20, Massachusetts

My favorite class is the Honors Chem class, because it is a very interesting and interactive class with the teacher and other students.
- Nathan 22', New Jersey

My favorite class is ceramics! Ceramics is the one class in my schedule where I don’t have to think as much, I get to use my hands and literally build and sculpt things. I started with hand building, I made a family of turtles and a whale that amplifies sound from my phone plus many other cool things. Then I got to learn how to throw on the wheel. It actually takes a lot of practice and I messed up a lot of bowls at first, but most recently I threw a teapot! In ceramics, I can talk to my friends and listen to music while I make pottery!
- Ellena ‘20, Maine

Mrs. Waterman’s World Literature class, she’s so passionate and gets us excited about what we’re doing in class.
- Lillybeth ’22, Maine

Chorus. Because my favorite thing to do is sing.
- Faith ‘22, Maine

There’s groups of people who you know are friends, but you know that they’re approachable and are more than happy to have you in the group as well.
- Lillybeth ’22, Maine

Coming from a public school it surprised me so much when I first came to Hebron how nice everyone is to everyone. Of course everyone has their core group of friends that they are most comfortable with but it really does feel like I am friends with everyone at the school. I could never walk into the dining hall and not find someone to sit with or walk into the union and not find someone to play pool with. With Hebron having such a small population, it truly feels like one big family.
- Megan ‘22, New York

My friends and I aren’t cliquey, anyone and everyone is welcome to sit with our squad.
- Faith ‘22, Maine

Everyone gets along pretty well. We all have our main friend group that we are all very close with, whether it is related to language, culture, sports or academics. But with help of having different classes and sit down dinner on Thursday's, kids get along and have many flexible friends group and easy to fit in wherever they want.
- Aarti ’20, Mumbai India

Everyone knows everyone so there is a lot of mixing up when it comes to groups and everyone is really friendly!
- Ainsley ’20, New Hampshire

Non-applicable.
- Emily ‘20, Massachusetts