Spelman College Top Questions

I wish my school had more resources. Because we are a college and not a university, sometimes there aren't as many programs as I would like.

The conditions of the dorms are, terrible, compared to the other schools. The fitness equipment needs an upgrade as well. In addition, the meals and extra food provided on campus is poor, even though every year they are trying to improve the quality. There needs to be more variety, healthier choices, and better resources for food chains in the student unions. A student union for studying, food, and gathering would be great for the Atlanta University Center. Living on campus should be an enjoyable experience, not something everyone dreads. The upgrades would provide more happiness for the student body.

The dorms are outdated and in need of repair. Also, there are no signs indicating where the shuttle stops, nor is there a specific schedule.

One thing that my school, as well as the students, take great pride in is our rich tradition. If you are not interested in participating in school traditions or building lifelong friendships then this environment would not be suitable for you, because we value our school's history and traditions and it is evident in everything that we do.

The only thing that I would complain about at my school is that sometime the food in the cafeteria is not the best.

Our dorms are described as "historic" which is an excuse to keep them in ancient condition until the school can afford to redo them. While I expected small spaces for each dorm room, I didnt anticipate living in 1960s conditions. Considering the amount paid for housing, I'd expect alot more out of my living quarters.

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The worst thing about my school would be the availability of funds to help with the cost of tuition.

The worst thing about Spelman is that it only offers bachelors degrees; students can not attend Spelman for graduate school. I consider this to be the worst thing because I love my institution, as do many, and I think it would be great for individuals who could not attend as undergraduates.

Financial Aid is lacking similar to every other HBCU. But, if you are on top of the scholarships you should be fine. Everything else makes up for the lack of financial aid at the school.