Leia -
11/14/2024As a sophomore in high school taking dual enrollment classes at Winthrop University, my experience has been pretty great so far. I’ve lived in Rock Hill my whole life, so I’ve seen a lot of the changes, especially when it comes to housing. Winthrop has a few different housing options, like on-campus dorms (which are being renovated right now), and places like Campus Walk nearby. There are also off-campus houses, so there are plenty of choices for where to live.
One of the things I love about Winthrop is the class sizes. Since I’m in dual enrollment classes, most of my classes are small, with around 10 or 12 students. This makes it easy to get to know my professors and really participate in discussions. But, depending on your major or the type of class, you might have bigger lecture classes. So, it’s not always small, but the smaller classes are definitely a plus for me.
The food at Winthrop is awesome too. They have a lot of options, like Chick-fil-A and Starbucks, which are great when I want something quick. There are also smaller places like Mien Bowl (an Asian food spot) and Fresh Vibes (a smoothie bar) that I really enjoy. The campus also has a cafeteria with a lot of variety, and the menu changes every day, so it doesn’t get boring. My favorite part is the soft serve ice cream machine, along with all the other desserts!
Winthrop has so many fun things to do, no matter what you’re into. Whether it’s Greek life, the arts, or staying active, there’s something for everyone. The sports facilities are free for students, and they’re great. They have an Olympic-sized pool and a lot of different workout machines, so it’s a good place to go if you want to stay in shape.
There are also tons of clubs and activities to get involved in, like the fashion club, the art club, and even two dance teams! If you’re into Greek life, they have all 9 of the Divine Nine fraternities and sororities, which makes it a cool part of campus life. I especially love being able to see these fraternities and sororities and get a feel for whether I’d potentially be interested in joining one.
Even though my experience at Winthrop isn’t exactly the same as a normal college student’s, I still feel like I’m getting a good sense of what the school is like. I’m taking Spanish 250-600 as part of my dual enrollment, and I’ve really enjoyed it so far.
Overall, I’d rate Winthrop University 4 out of 5 stars. It’s a great place with a lot to offer, but I do wish there was more diversity among the professors. Most of the professors I’ve had are great, but I think more diversity in the faculty would make the experience even better.
Alexis -
07/25/2023My opinion on Winthrop University was that the atmosphere of the campus was welcoming and refreshing even though I went on a tour in the summer. I could feel the positivity from the students and counselors who worked there. Their campus awareness is outstanding especially with the Rock Hill community. They are involved in the community, which is a good thing, since everybody knows literally everybody which is cool just in case something happens in the community you and your friends are able to find out quickly through the app that they have for the students. Not to mention, even if you are a quiet person like me, they have different clubs on the campus where you can interact with such as anime club, an all-girls club, frats, sororities etc. Also, they have study-abroad students who attend this college. The diversity on campus is awesome also.
Abigail -
01/09/2022I enjoy the campus life and have not run into a lot of problems while I've been here for two years. The university is good enough, but it is not the best. I love the faculty and staff in every building on this campus. They are always prepared to answer questions and concerns that come their way.
