Hey everyone!
My name is Alana and I'm an upcoming Senior in High School, so I've been doing a lot of college searching. My top 2 schools are currently Howard and Hampton, which I know from asking around that this can be a controversial topic since each one claims to be the "real" HU hahah. I plan on double majoring in Psychology and some sort of communications (Broadcast Journalism if I go to Hampton and Radio/TV/Film if I go to Howard), and I know that both schools are covered in the Communications area. I've briefly visited the campuses, but I haven't done an actual tour of either of them. From reading around, I hear that both schools are generally a fashion show everyday, and that somewhat turns me off from both of them. I'm very laid back, and though I do care how I look (most of the time haha), clothes and fashion don't really interest me lol. When I seem to get the most negative feedback about Howard, though from looking at the list of Howard graduates, I feel as though I'd be in good company. Plus, there always seems to be a lot to do at Howard. On the other hand, I'm not a huge partier, so maybe Hampton would be the best choice for me? I hear not-so-good things about the Hampton dorms though...and when we drove by, they didn't seem to be very impressive...are they nicer on the inside? I also plan on being in one of the Honors programs...does anybody have any suggestions for which is better?
I know I'm asking a lot, but I was also wondering if anybody had any other suggestions for colleges. I currently live in Maryland, though I have family in the south (Tennessee) so I don't mind going to other areas, as long as it's not too far from either MD or TN.
Hopefully I'll have the opportunity to visit more colleges, but I'd love to have input from people who actually GO to each school! Thanks!!
hahah. I plan on double majoring in Psychology and some sort of communications (Broadcast Journalism if I go to Hampton and Radio/TV/Film if I go to Howard), and I know that both schools are covered in the Communications area. I've briefly visited the campuses, but I haven't done an actual tour of either of them. From reading around, I hear that both schools are generally a fashion show everyday, and that somewhat turns me off from both of them. I'm very laid back, and though I do care how I look (most of the time haha), clothes and fashion don't really interest me lol. When I seem to get the most negative feedback about Howard, though from looking at the list of Howard graduates, I feel as though I'd be in good company. Plus, there always seems to be a lot to do at Howard. On the other hand, I'm not a huge partier, so maybe Hampton would be the best choice for me? I hear not-so-good things about the Hampton dorms though...and when we drove by, they didn't seem to be very impressive...are they nicer on the inside? I also plan on being in one of the Honors programs...does anybody have any suggestions for which is better?
I know I'm asking a lot, but I was also wondering if anybody had any other suggestions for colleges. I currently live in Maryland, though I have family in the south (Tennessee) so I don't mind going to other areas, as long as it's not too far from either MD or TN.
Hopefully I'll have the opportunity to visit more colleges, but I'd love to have input from people who actually GO to each school! Thanks!!
