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Johnson C. Smith University Posted on 12-13-2004
CaramelCuttie05

I am interested in Johnson C. Smith University. Can anyone give me some information about their admissions policy and requirements, honors college, residence halls, academics, technology policy, band dancers, cafeteria food, etc.?
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starsuga82 replied on 12-16-2004 05:56PM [Reply]
I'm sorry I don't know much about Johnson C. Smith, but I would suggest you call the school to speak with an admissions advisor and maybe visit the campus.
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atlprincess from College Park, GA replied on 12-16-2004 06:25PM [Reply]

I think Tiarea...aka SCShawty goes to JCSU. But I haven't seen her around the boards lately.
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Princess LaRonda replied on 12-27-2004 12:15PM [Reply]
my friend went to Johnson C Smith and after he transferred he will tell anyone that he STRONGLY opposes anyone attending a HBCU because of his experience there.... He said there's a bank not far from the campus ( i think he said a bank in the downtown area) and no one in there really knew about the university.... he also said that some locals didn't even know about the university....so he gave them a BAAAAD rating....I wish you could talk to him yourself.... but that's just he say...he said... Do your research if you're really interested...
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replied on 01-01-2005 12:39AM [Reply]
Nahd wrote:
my friend went to Johnson C Smith and after he transferred he will tell anyone that he STRONGLY opposes anyone attending a HBCU because of his experience there.... He said there's a bank not far from the campus ( i think he said a bank in the downtown area) and no one in there really knew about the university.... he also said that some locals didn't even know about the university....so he gave them a BAAAAD rating....I wish you could talk to him yourself.... but that's just he say...he said... Do your research if you're really interested...
Ok time to clear some things up... :roll: Johnson C. Smith University-Charlotte, North Carolina 2004 - US News Best Values - Ranked 2nd among comprehensive colleges in the South 2004 - US News Best Colleges - Ranked 22nd (top tier) among comprehensive colleges in the South 2003 - Black Issues Top 100 Degree Producers - Ranked 37th in Computer Science and 45th in English To insure the integrity and stability of its status and the perpetuation of its rich legacy, Johnson C. Smith University has a firm resolve to maintain the fiscal and human resources requisite to be a truly distinctive institution—a hallmark of excellence in its students, faculty, staff, administrators, academic and other programs, facilities, operations, and environment. In Fall 2000, JCSU launched the IBM Laptop Initiative becoming one of few colleges in the country and the first historically black college to provide an IBM laptop computer to every student. Known as Thinkpad U, JCSU gives students and their computers complete access to the campus-wide network and Internet services. Since 1994, the ratio of computers to students improved from 1:10 to 1:1.1. With this new initiative and the commitment to integrate technology throughout the curriculum, JCSU gained national recognition. The mission of JCSU is to provide an outstanding education for a diverse group of talented and highly motivated students from various ethnic, socioeconomic, and geographical backgrounds. The university offers a liberal education in conjunction with concentrated study in specialized fields, in preparation for advanced study and specific careers. To each his own...however if you make it through a HBCU..you really grow as a person... www.jcsu.edu :wink: I LUV MY LIL GHETTO **** SCHOOL....LOL... :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Princess LaRonda replied on 01-02-2005 12:35PM [Reply]
NCboi07 wrote:
To each his own...however if you make it through a HBCU..you really grow as a person...
true true true but like I said I was just saying what someone who went to Johnson C Smith and transferred to another school....I hear you about THINKPAD U but I mean...okay there are pros and cons right? doesn't everyone have to pay for the laptops...EVEN if they don't need it?!?!
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replied on 01-02-2005 01:09PM [Reply]
Nahd wrote:
NCboi07 wrote:
To each his own...however if you make it through a HBCU..you really grow as a person...
true true true but like I said I was just saying what someone who went to Johnson C Smith and transferred to another school....I hear you about THINKPAD U but I mean...okay there are pros and cons right? doesn't everyone have to pay for the laptops...EVEN if they don't need it?!?!
Mos Def my school has it's pros and cons, that goes for every school and I understand that your speaking on the behalf of a transfer student. Before 1999, our President saw that there was a lack of connection between African-American students and technology. This concern caused the development of the Thinkpad Laptops. Our campus has wireless connection, meaning that we use our laptops for some classes . I know I use mine for majority of my class, many assignments are due over a “Moddle” site that sets out each assignment that's given. And Yes I’m sure part of our Technology fee is paying for the up keep of the Laptops. Trust me you will need your Laptop to keep up. But also know that the laptops are only a piece of what JCSU has to offer.
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Princess LaRonda replied on 01-02-2005 01:16PM [Reply]
NCboi07 wrote:
Nahd wrote:
NCboi07 wrote:
To each his own...however if you make it through a HBCU..you really grow as a person...
true true true but like I said I was just saying what someone who went to Johnson C Smith and transferred to another school....I hear you about THINKPAD U but I mean...okay there are pros and cons right? doesn't everyone have to pay for the laptops...EVEN if they don't need it?!?!
Mos Def my school has it's pros and cons, that goes for every school and I understand that your speaking on the behalf of a transfer student. Before 1999, our President saw that there was a lack of connection between African-American students and technology. This concern caused the development of the Thinkpad Laptops. Our campus has wireless connection, meaning that we use our laptops for some classes . I know I use mine for majority of my class, many assignments are due over a “Moddle” site that sets out each assignment that's given. And Yes I’m sure part of our Technology fee is paying for the up keep of the Laptops. Trust me you will need your Laptop to keep up. But also know that the laptops are only a piece of what JCSU has to offer.
word I feel you....I'm typically not the person to be the carrier of those kind of messages...but I feel its important you get different views from different people....and its important for a person (who desires to attend the school) to decipher what he or she believes is right... my advice to Caramelcutie is to visit the campus....mingle with the people and ask for STRAIGHT UP comments the good and the bad
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replied on 01-02-2005 01:43PM [Reply]
Nahd wrote:
NCboi07 wrote:
Nahd wrote:
NCboi07 wrote:
To each his own...however if you make it through a HBCU..you really grow as a person...
true true true but like I said I was just saying what someone who went to Johnson C Smith and transferred to another school....I hear you about THINKPAD U but I mean...okay there are pros and cons right? doesn't everyone have to pay for the laptops...EVEN if they don't need it?!?!
Mos Def my school has it's pros and cons, that goes for every school and I understand that your speaking on the behalf of a transfer student. Before 1999, our President saw that there was a lack of connection between African-American students and technology. This concern caused the development of the Thinkpad Laptops. Our campus has wireless connection, meaning that we use our laptops for some classes . I know I use mine for majority of my class, many assignments are due over a “Moddle” site that sets out each assignment that's given. And Yes I’m sure part of our Technology fee is paying for the up keep of the Laptops. Trust me you will need your Laptop to keep up. But also know that the laptops are only a piece of what JCSU has to offer.
word I feel you....I'm typically not the person to be the carrier of those kind of messages...but I feel its important you get different views from different people....and its important for a person (who desires to attend the school) to decipher what he or she believes is right... my advice to Caramelcutie is to visit the campus....mingle with the people and ask for STRAIGHT UP comments the good and the bad
Yeah you are right...It's very important to get other peoples views. I'm first to say that Smith is not for everybody. It's real important that she sets up a Campus Visit through Admissions Office and get a true feeling of the campus.... :arrow:
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TBl0ck from Hillside, NJ replied on 01-30-2005 03:18PM [Reply]
I never took a true campus visit but I applyed to JCSU I just wanted to know is the school's admission's people cool because I really want to get into that school it's my dream school.
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