Wofford College

With a "family atmosphere and close-knit community," Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina, is a fantastic option for students seeking a "rigorous" liberal arts experience. It also helps that the "campus is beautiful" and "the facilities are clean and up to date." More impressively, undergrads here have the opportunity to "network with highly influential people" and participate in "an outstanding study abroad program." And thanks to Wofford's "small" size, students are truly able to receive "an individualized education and personal attention." While coursework is "challenging," undergrads are appreciative, noting that their college "specializes in preparing students for graduate or professional school." For the most part, they also give their professors high marks. After all, Wofford instructors tend to be "extremely passionate about their fields and are very well educated." And they "frequently hold review sessions and are always available by email if they are not in their offices." Best of all, "each person, whether in the dining hall or the classroom, is there for your success. Knowing that we have these amazing adults there for us no matter what is something that allows us to thrive and become the best personal versions of ourselves."

Wofford undergrads are "kind," "friendly" and often embody "Southern hospitality." They tend to view their peers as "family" rather than simply fellow students. And while people certainly "have friend groups that they commonly hang out with, [there are} no strict cliques like in high school." Just as critical, Wofford students are "hardworking" and "driven" and they "all take pride in their academic success." Undergrads do acknowledge, however, that the college is "predominantly white." Though they also insist "diversity has increased." And a handful of individuals argue that Wofford yields "many international students from various countries as well as American students from all across the country from all financial backgrounds." Regardless of where they come from, undergrads say it is very "easy to connect with most other students" and that everyone is "respectful and kind toward one another." After all, it is "a very open school and everyone says 'Hi' because you've most likely had a class with them before." One student points out, "you may not know everyone's name, but everyone has some common ground...no one feels left out."

At Wofford College, dull moments are few and far between. Sure, students "work hard during the week," but they also manage to carve out time for some fun. For example, many undergrads "spend a lot of time at the gym, either working out, playing games, or participating in classes such as yoga or Afro beat." Students also "love to hang out at Burwell, our main cafeteria, and grab a bite to eat." Once the weekend hits, you will find lots of undergrads "playing sand volleyball and dancing at the Greek Village with their friends to the live bands." Indeed, the college maintains six fraternities, four sororities, two historically Black fraternities, and a multicultural house at the Greek Village and much of the social life revolves around them. However, there's still plenty to enjoy if Greek life isn't your scene. After all, Wofford sponsors a number of great events like "trivia nights," "cultural events" and concerts. Further, outdoor enthusiasts will be thrilled to learn that there are "countless hiking trails near campus, including those at Glendale Shoals," where Wofford's Goodall Environmental Studies Center with its vineyard garden and amphitheater is located. Lastly, though some individuals complain that the city of Spartanburg doesn't offer much to do for fun, heading "off-campus" for activities like "bowling, shopping, or movies are common."