Admission Counselor
Grace Durdin
What would be your advice to prospective students about the college search?
Look for a place that will challenge you to grow. The best college experience pushes you outside your comfort zone while providing the support you need to succeed.
Why should students attend Southwestern?
Southwestern offers the perfect combination of rigorous academics and a close-knit community. With small class sizes, you’ll actually know your professors, and they’ll know you. Being in Georgetown gives you the opportunity to be near Austin while still having a small town feel. Plus, the students here are genuinely collaborative rather than competitive. It’s a place where you can explore your interests, discover new passions, and build lifelong connections.
What are your favorite restaurants in Georgetown, and why?
My favorite restaurants in Georgetown are Golden Rule and District 6.
What is your favorite thing to do in Georgetown, and why?
I love to walk my dogs around the Historic District and look at all the old houses. You notice something new every day!
What are your favorite restaurants in Austin, and why?
Sour Duck Market is awesome. The Happy hour burger is the best in town and it’s affordable!