Westtown School - Review #23

Prior to attending Westtown in 9th grade, I went to a public school with 1500 students. It was very hard for me there as the teachers' main priority was getting things done rather than making sure we understood the content being taught. I also struggled socially trying to fit in and make meaningful friendships which made me keep to myself more than I should have.Westtown is the complete opposite. I felt a part of the community and we all cared for each other and made sure we were being the best we could be. I soon found myself branching out to become a social butterfly and I am so glad Westtown gave me the opportunity to network with great people and make life long friends.

I was once a shy persona and Westtown turned me into an outgoing young lady. Prior to coming to Westtown I had never been on a place with so many genuinely nice people and that's all I really needed to come out of my shell

Even though it might not seem like a big place, I would say make yourself known. Start a club, run for. Student leader position early, go on weekend trips. Don't just sit back and blend in with everyone else, try and stand out.

It's a great place and I can't stress it enough. The people I met there have had a big and positive impact on me and even after you graduate you'll always find that it will always hold a special place in your heart.

Go one weekend trips!!! I made so many new friends on those trips I wouldn't have made otherwise and formed closer relationships with the teachers that took us. Just one of the many ways to find your niche at Westtown

One thing about Westtown I found special is that there was always help available. No matter the circumstance, the faculty and staff made a huge effort to make sure we the students were getting by the most out of our experiences in and out of the class.

You are required to play at least 1 competitive sport all four years (2 for freshmen and sophomores) and the sports are geared more towards inclusivity and communitication while also striving to win.

Arts program is great. I was in choir and took clay while at Westtown and got to see a multitude of well put together plays throughout my time there. The teachers are so passionate which makes the students give it their all.

I think what's great about this place is that there's always something to participate in and there as so many clubs that cater to a vast majority of the school. Even if there isn't students are always welcomed to make new clubs.

I loved living on dorm. I was a day student my freshman and sophomore year and was so excited to finally board however I remember crying the first night. It's important to remember that no one is going to put down your homesickness because you'll find that a lot of people suffer from it, but on the bright side it won't last very long

I wasn't the biggest fan of the food at Westtown but what was good was that there was always something else to eat or I could go to the belfry. The kitchen staff do a great job with accommodating dietary restrictions as well.

I love on west Chester so myself and a lot of my friends were very familiar with the the town, but it's not hard to navigate at all. The king of Prussia mall is only 15-20 minutes away and we are about 10 minutes from the borough of West Chester where you can find a multitude of restaurants and fun things to do.

I loved that the students get a long really well maybe because we are all going through the same process and taking the same classes. There aren't really instances of students being excluded and there's just enough people where you get to make close bonds with a lot of them.