The climate provides long colorful falls, brief mild winters, and lovely springs. Major cultural centers like Dallas, Memphis, and St. Louis are within driving distance. Biology and psychology are also very strong. The small size of the college and its excellent laboratory facilities provide opportunities for advanced undergraduate research with individual guidance. Hendrix provides low cost music lessons to its students.
Many students study music and participate in the college's many performing groups.
Participants will be housed in a double-occupancy residence hall room on campus and receive 20 meals a week through a board plan. No off-campus or married student housing is available. Preference is given to academic-year exchanges.