Feedback needed regarding the freshman study abroad program

Needing guidance. My DD was accepted to Elon (yay) and interviewed for the Global Pathfinders scholarship.
She would have to travel first semester Freshman year. I myself am hesitant and although it sounds enticing to her, she’s nervous about missing out on the first semester as a new student and also about transitioning back in to Elon after first semester. There are only 20 students who will be doing this. Any thoughts pro or con??