Name: Ty Robbins
Admissions Counselor
Hometown: Easley, South Carolina
Education: Winthrop University 17'
Email: robbinst@winthrop.edu
South Carolina Counties: Chesterfield, Clarendon, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Georgetown,
Horry, Lee, Marion, Marlboro, Sumter, Williamsburg
What makes Winthrop special to you? The community on campus, the community in Rock Hill, and the opportunities we find
in the greater Rock Hill area.
What do you love about Winthrop? The trees. It’s an odd thing to love, but the trees that surround campus give it
so much character.
What is your favorite local restaurant in Rock Hill? Legal Remedy Brewing, but you can’t go wrong with RoCo, Burgers and Barley or Millstone
Pizza. Don’t get me started on favorite brewery!
What is your favorite event to attend in Rock Hill or local area? Food Truck Friday, especially when we have live music.
What is your favorite thing about Rock Hill? We aren’t stagnant. We are a community that continues to grow and show promise in
the coming years.
Why should a student pick Winthrop? If you feel the call, Winthrop is the right place for you. If you want to join a
diverse community, not be a number, and learn about the world around you, Winthrop
will serve you well.
What advice do you have for students during their search process? Visiting the colleges you are interested in is crucial. If you are going to be living
there for four years, you probably want to check out the campus.
Favorite Food? The Zoe Pizza from Millstone, it's FIRE!
Favorite Author? Stephen King
Favorite Movie? Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Favorte Role Model? Theodore Roosevelt
Last updated by rayj 10/04/2021