Southwestern University - Overall Experience

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How much a student likes Southwestern depends entirely on the personality and upbringing of the individual student. For many, Southwestern is a collegiate paradise. The school feels safe, close-knit, and supportive. This is particularly true for those students that come from other small Texan towns similar to Georgetown. To others, the school feels constricting, bland, and homogenous. If you would rather live in a relaxed, affluent, (though academically rigorous) environment instead of one that regularly pushes your comfort-zone boundaries, you may very well be the ideal Southwestern student. There are very few students who are in the middle about their feelings towards Southwestern; they either love it or hate it. Many of those that dislike Southwestern came in with poor attitudes, often because Southwestern was not their first choice. However, as the popularity and prestige of Southwestern grows, so does the number of students coming here because it’s where they want to be.

Essentially, Southwestern provides top-notch and unique educational opportunities for its students. Some students take advantage of study abroad and internship opportunities, others do not. Some students take advantage of the thriving social and Greek scene, others do not. Because Southwestern tends to be isolated, it takes effort on your part to go out and find things to do, like driving to Austin or exploring what small things Georgetown has to offer—none of these things will just fall into your lap. The same goes for the school itself; to get the most out of your time at Southwestern, you have to be prepared to make the school work for you. If you invest lots of energy and work in Southwestern, it’s bound to return the favor tenfold.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

I love it here and couldn’t... I love it here and couldn’t imagine being this happy anyplace else. The course load is challenging, but your professors are willing to work with you. You know half the campus, so you are constantly greeting people as you walk to class. We actually have trees and grass, and the students here are nice and fun. Some complain that it is boring, but there is always something to do for those who are willing to go out and look for it. 12345 Overall Experience Report

Anonymous says:

This is a school with awesome... This is a school with awesome faculty and great resources. It’s too bad nobody knows that. Since no one seems to realize that Southwestern offers a lot of great things, mostly average students in Texas apply here as a backup to other more well-known schools. Then, when they can’t get in to those other schools, or can’t afford them, they come here a bit downtrodden and disappointed and wishing they were somewhere else. This contributes to a general sense of apathy on campus. It also contributes to a fairly homogenous campus of white, upper-middle-class Texans. 12345 Overall Experience Report

Anonymous says:

I’ve never wished to be anywhere... I’ve never wished to be anywhere else. SU is a great school, and well worth the money and effort it takes to go here. 12345 Overall Experience Report

Anonymous says:

I made a lot of compromises in... I made a lot of compromises in coming here since the student body is so homogenous and apathetic about being here, and also since I don’t particularly like the rigid curriculum structure, and since I don’t particularly like the concept of a traditional university, period. But it was an affordable liberal arts college with a good fine arts program, and that made all the difference for me. I’m learning a lot here, and since that’s what an education is all about, then I’m satisfied. Also, I can tell that SU is going to be a springboard to lots of other opportunities in my life, so even if it’s not everything that I want it to be right now, it will still help me get to where I want to go. Is SU all my college dreams come true? Hardly. Am I still happy? Yes. Am I still learning? Yes. Will I still lead a meaningful and successful life? Of course. And SU will play a large part in that. 12345 Overall Experience Report

Anonymous says:

I don’t think I’d be happier... I don’t think I’d be happier anywhere else. 12345 Overall Experience Report

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