Eaglebrook has six dorms on campus: Mayer, Kravis, Flagler, Eagle’s Nest, Taylor, and Halsted. Each dorm provides a warm, welcoming environment, serving as a second home for students on campus. Each dorm has 30 to 45 students, and six to ten faculty members serve as dorm parents to assist with students’ daily lives. These dorms are not just a living space, but they’re a place where lasting memories are formed, relationships grow, and you feel like a member of a big family.
Living in dorms plays a significant role in our growth as humans and in shaping our personalities. Some important values learned are independence, life skills, and a sense of responsibility. Students are encouraged to make their own decisions, take an interest in things that concern them, and grow into independent individuals. Furthermore, by respecting and supporting one another, students lay the foundation for growth as upstanding individuals by fostering friendships.
The dorm serves as a space where everyone feels safe and comfortable, and we gather in the common room to play card games, play Nintendo together, and share stories to build community. Dorm faculty also organizes various events to make dorm life more enjoyable. Movie nights, game competitions, and even themed parties are just some of the events that bring everyone together in the dorm. These moments create strong bonds among students, fostering a sense of brotherhood and making dorm life truly enjoyable.
The Dorm is arguably the greatest catalyst for Eaglebrook students’ personal growth. They cultivate responsibility and independence, learn to be considerate of others, and learn how to live together. The countless memories made while living in the dorms are cherished and will linger long after graduation, providing a valuable opportunity to form some of the closest friendships. The lessons learned while living in the dorm have a profound impact not only on students’ school days but also on their entire lives. They align with Eaglebrook’s mission, leaving behind even more profound lessons. As an Eaglebrook student, the memories made with friends and teachers in the dorm will remain with everyone for a lifetime, as they are by far the most enjoyable and special experiences, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.