<p>Would any students that attend Southwestern be kind enough to tell me what the school is like as in college life and education, and how you are funding your edu?</p>
<p>I'd appreciate some input too. BUMP.</p>
<p>Bumping, too</p>
<p>Bumptastic.</p>
<p>My son transferred to Southwestern after having spent his freshman year at a "name" college in the northeast. He has discovered many benefits to being at a smaller liberal arts school. He likes the accessibility of the professors and administrative staff. He has found good friends and is always busy socially. He was able to find an on-campus job that gives him a lot of flexibility. He has received more encouragement and more support at Southwestern than he could've dreamed of at the other "elite" school. He likes the accessibility to Austin and all that entails. All in all, being at Southwestern is a good fit for him.</p>
<p>SU did offer him scholarship/grant money that have made the financial end much easier. We have found the fin aid folks to be very helpful.</p>
<p>I would suggest that you visit this fall and see how Southwestern "feels" to you. The admissions folks are very welcoming and will be glad to give you a tour.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>Great info. to hear jollybean! I've visited the campus twice, and each time I love the place more. I'm planning on staying overnight for senior night this fall.</p>
<p>My only worry is that with SUs size is that it might have a high school atmosphere, which would be horrible.</p>
<p>I didn't actually go to Southwestern, but I knew quite a few people that did, so take it for what's it worth.</p>
<p>I wouldn't recommend it. For how expensive the school is, there isn't a whole lot of career networking opportunities. The people I know there who had no problems afterwards all came from well-connected families (doctors, judges, etc.)</p>
<p>The accessibility of the professors is great but it's really up to you how much you're willing to spend and what you're willing to give up for it.</p>
<p>It's really not that expensive for top students (which, on CC, seem to be quite prominent). It's definitely cheaper than a lot of other liberal arts colleges, and about on par with the colleges of its same "rank" I suppose. I know I should be getting at least $24000 a year in scholarships, and maybe a full ride if I can compete for the Brown scholarship. 50% of students study abroad, which is a decent number. The Paideia honors program seems pretty unique as well. But I guess the experience is different for graduates...</p>