Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A welcoming, energized campus with an unmatched sense of community January 25, 2026

By (Political Science, Wellesley College) - abroad from 08/20/2025 to 12/12/2025 with

Spelman College: Atlanta - Domestic Exchange for Visiting Students

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a strong sense of belonging and community, along with meaningful friendships that made the experience especially rewarding. Academically, the coursework was manageable, which allowed me to fully engage with campus life and build connections. The experience was absolutely worthwhile for the personal growth, confidence, and perspective I gained.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Yes. The sense of community, campus culture, and friendships I formed made the experience incredibly meaningful. While there were some logistical and administrative challenges, the overall environment was supportive, energizing, and memorable enough that I would still choose the same program again.

Finances

* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The campus culture and sense of energy
  • The people and friendships
  • A supportive, welcoming environment
* What could be improved?
  • Organization and responsiveness from administration
  • Access to academic and student resources
  • Clearer communication overall
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had known more about how limited some resources would be and that administrative processes could be somewhat disorganized. Knowing this ahead of time would have helped me manage expectations and plan more independently. That said, the strong campus culture and community more than made up for these challenges.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.