Spelman College- I've always wanted to go here. But it's out of state & pretty pricey.
Tennessee State University- It's in-state, sounds fun, but has a pretty sucky PARTY SCHOOL ONLY rep.
Fisk University- It's in-state, sounds sorta boring, but has a great rep.
Howard- It's super far from Memphis! But it sounds fun and it seems like a good school for learning.
Tuskegee- It's out of state, too. It seems like an un-interesting school, but it also seems like a great place to learn.
What do yall think? Is living out of state REALLY that hard? I'm sure I can get some scholarships, so money is not top-priority. I'm just worried about leaving home...
What's wrong with Tennessee State? They have a good reputation. I don't suggest people to go out of state for college. For one thing, you have to pay out of state tuition. Also, you might actually want to visit your family from time to time. People say that they want to move away from their family, but when you are a freshman you will tend to miss your family. I went to a school in my state, but it was kind of far away from my family. I did start to miss them. Anyway, I'm sure your state provides various scholarships for people who are enrolled in a state school. Just do your research and make a list of priorities and that should make it easier for you to make a decision.
I'm kind of worried about going out of state as well...but i feel like i need to get the full college experience and grow as a person...some of my friends go to Hampton University and are home every weekend or whenever...and when i see them....i'm like aren't you supposed to be at college lol...so yea i want to want to come home but can't because it would be 2-4 hour drive...idk thats just me
i like your list of colleges though
especially Howard and Spelman
I personally don't find anything wrong with TSU...my mama went there. But it's like, whenever somebody asks me where I wanna go, if I say TSU, everybody's like, "You're so smart! Why you wanna go there?" or "Pick something better"...It's frustrating. And nobody in my famiily (except my mother, and my cousin whose a freshman) has actually had the opportunity to go to college. So everybody is trying to push me to be the one to try something BIG! (My cousin's college is 30 minutes away).
And I'm a mama's girl. I miss my mama if I don't see her for three days! I don't know about leaving for a LONG TIME.
BUT...lol, I'm a very sociable person. I make friends everywhere and I'll be able to get along with anyone. So dealing with strangers daily won't bother me.
i can relate its just me and my mama in my house...i know i will miss her this time next year when i'm at college...
anyways
you're a sociable person so you will probably have so much fun gettin to know new people and seeing new things that you probably won't miss your mom as much as you think you will
I like your list good choices . I've considered all of those schools except for tuskegee but for some reason can't narrow it down to 5 I have a top ten. Seems like Howard is on everybody's list though lol. And i can relate to the thing about going far from home because i stayed with my aunt in chicago for a month and bout had a nervous break down lol but at the same time hampton and norfolk state is too close to home.
Just because you go to school in-state doesn't mean that you won't get the full college experience. I was 45mins-1hr from home and I had a GREAT college experience. You don't have to go home unless YOU want to! If you feel that you will want to be home every weekend, stay home! Going home that often defeats the purpose of going off to school, you might as well go to a community/technical college and live with your folks.
But back to the original question. Your top 5....besides the fact that you're missing a school (Claflin University), it's a good list. Unless the school has a bad educational rep, it should be considered. "Party Schools" will only distract you if you get caught up in the partying. Just keep focused on what the goal of being in school is...and that is to get that degree!
Spelman College- I've always wanted to go here. But it's out of state & pretty pricey.
Tennessee State University- It's in-state, sounds fun, but has a pretty sucky PARTY SCHOOL ONLY rep.
Fisk University- It's in-state, sounds sorta boring, but has a great rep.
Howard- It's super far from Memphis! But it sounds fun and it seems like a good school for learning.
Tuskegee- It's out of state, too. It seems like an un-interesting school, but it also seems like a great place to learn.
What do yall think? Is living out of state REALLY that hard? I'm sure I can get some scholarships, so money is not top-priority. I'm just worried about leaving home...
Since the Southern Heritage classic is held in Memphis, most people only associate that party/football event with Tennessee State University. Therefore, I am assuming thats why people think it’s a party school. However, TN State is committed to providing an excellent education as well as social events. Personally, I recommend TN State University. Tennessee State University is well represented in corporate America so come join the family. Just follow your heart.
I don’t think leaving home is difficult. I left home for a career opportunity, after I graduated from TN State University. Once you make a few friends, it’s a fairly simple transition.
The social transition from high school to college is a great experience. It is a wonderful experience to be around thousands and thousands of young people who are intelligent. You will probably be home sick the first few weeks, but after you get started, it will be ok. You will meet people from lots of different places and backgrounds. I recommend you find a positive group of friends that are serious about college. Also, you can join organizations to meet people and get involved on campus. Best wishes with your future endeavors!
Check out this video about TN State University! YouTube - Tennessee State University Building Bridges
Fisk is NOT boring!!
Lol
but seriously, when I got here I thought it was going to be boring. Im from a big city and though its not as great as Philly its fun. Socially there is a lot to do. I mean if you aRe a party goer there are so many that you can go to. Every weekend I literally get flyers under my door about all the different party's going on. Shuttles even come to Fisk to pick you up if you are really tryin to go to a certain club or party, There are of course house parties around the campus and of course TSU is a couple blocks away. There is always something goin on on campus to do. And you can always find someone with a car and go out. So seriusly I havent even been bored since I been here unless I had to stay in and study.
Fisk is big on greek life, so you will a lot of times catch them on the yard stepping.
Bascially your only bored at Fisk if you wanna be.
But if you wanna know more ask becuase I am a current student.
Nashville is home to several HBCU’s, which includes Tennessee State University, Fisk University, and Meharry Medical College. In addition, it is home to Vanderbilt, Belmont, Lipscomb, Trevecca, Nashville School of Law, and MTSU. Therefore, we all socialize together. However, academic achievement is always the first priority.
lol...so yea i want to want to come home but can't because it would be 2-4 hour drive...idk thats just me
i like your list of colleges though
especially Howard and Spelman
. I've considered all of those schools except for tuskegee but for some reason can't narrow it down to 5 I have a top ten. Seems like Howard is on everybody's list though lol. And i can relate to the thing about going far from home because i stayed with my aunt in chicago for a month and bout had a nervous break down lol but at the same time hampton and norfolk state is too close to home.
Going home that often defeats the purpose of going off to school, you might as well go to a community/technical college and live with your folks.
But back to the original question. Your top 5....besides the fact that you're missing a school (Claflin University), it's a good list. Unless the school has a bad educational rep, it should be considered. "Party Schools" will only distract you if you get caught up in the partying. Just keep focused on what the goal of being in school is...and that is to get that degree! 
Check out this video about TN State University! 
