I think that the Greeks have really provided a lot of the social experience at Southwestern. There's a large percentage of students here who have close-knit friends because of it. Even when there aren't parties going on there are always brothers around that make sitting and watching television a lot of fun. Bowlin points out that the friendships extend beyond the student body. He says, Dr. Ellsworth Peterson, a professor of music and one of his mentors, invites students to his home on Sunday afternoons to engage in conversation and listen to a variety of classical artists.
Faculty here are receptive to going beyond teaching and being friends to their students as well.
I think we have an incredible faculty. They've continued to surprise me. You never know what to expect but it's always an enriching experience being around them and learning from them. I think what I'll take away from Southwestern are really good friendships and experiences that existed so far out of myself. And just the experience of working with really interesting students and faculty.