<p>A young African friend of ours has won a full scholarship to study abroad for 4 years in the US. The program that is paying her way has relationships with the following schools:</p>
<p>"The Hendrix College, University of Arkansas Little Rock, University of Arkansas- Fayetteville, Harding University, Henderson State University, Southwestern University, University of the South at Sewanee, Lyon College, Ouachita Baptist University, Birmingham-Southern College, Philander Smith College, Wofford College, Millsaps College, Morehouse College, Spelman College, University of Central Arkansas Conway, and Washington & Lee University."</p>
<p>She is, needless to say, an outstanding student - one of the top in her country - with a strong interest in the sciences. On a personal level, she is deeply religious (Evangelical), exceptionally mature for her age and is socially adept - but has had very little opportunity to see the world outside of her immediate community - even internet access is a challenge making it hard for her to research these schools on her own. </p>
<p>Of the schools being proposed (and excluding Morehouse since it's all male), which of these would be the best option, socially and academically, given her background? Keep in mind that she will have very little money for personal expenditure, and will almost certainly need to work, so a school with a wealthy preppy vibe and a lot of very affluent students would probably be a poor fit.</p>
<p>Are there other things that we should be considering as we try to help her in making this transition?</p>