Q&A with Current CSW Students

Saturday, April 4
A group of current CSW students shared their experiences and answered your questions.
ind answers to specific questions below!
Jordan Welcome and Intro: 0:00
Ryan Cooke Intro: 2:00
Jack Vanourny Intro: 2:20
Fadila Traore Intro: 2:48
Jayson Stansbury Intro: 3:13
Ruby Russell Intro: 3:30
4:05 What classes are you currently taking?
6:05 What 3 words would you use to describe CSW?
9:54 How has GryphONLINE been?
12:00 Can you share a little bit about the advisory program? And share a little about your relationship with your advisor?
15:08 What is a D block or activity that you really enjoy/is your favorite?
20:30 How did you feel when you first became a student at CSW? How have you changed and grown?
25:16 What did the school do to help you transition into the CSW community?
28:30 CSW is known for the arts program -- how strong are the maths and science classes? Any experiences you’d like to share?
32:54 Is it easy to pursue multiple interests while you are building your schedule and going through each year?
35:25 How easy is it to make new friends? Where at CSW have you made your closest friends?
38:07 How do you feel CSW fosters an inclusive community? Can you talk about affinity and alliance groups?
What are the benefits to having the modest system opposed to a more original schedule? 41:37
Where do you find joy? Where is there laughter on campus? 43:15
45:27 I’ve heard the term “no busy work” used by private schools, what does that mean to you, and what does homework look like at CSW?
47:47 What was your favorite class at CSW and why?
58:38 What student support is there for homework?
52:25 What is the relationship between day and boarding students?
54:43 What events throughout the year do you look forward to?
57:38 Thinking about when you were coming to CSW, what do you wish you had known, that you know now?
1:00:14 How much time do you usually spend on homework each night?
1:02:00 Is student culture more competitive or collaborative?
1:03:30 If you could choose an animal that best represents CSW, what would it be?
1:04:55 What made you each choose CSW?
1:09:23 Jordan closing remarks.