Going to Grad School? Why HBCU Undergrads Should Consider Attending A PWI
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Posted By: Hija Chang on March 11, 2016 by Chantel Morant If you are a person of African decent some of the best years of your life can be spent at a historically black college or university. HBCUs are a unique place of higher learning that feels much like a family as it feels like a school. I spent four years at a historically black university in Atlanta, Georgia. My HBCU taught me about politics, science, and communication from a cultural perspective. Most of my professors were black and we read books written by black authors. For me this community of black consciousness was exciting. I enjoyed learning about my history and growing my confidence as an emerging leader. As I considered going to grad school, I realized that it was necessary to diversify my educational experience by going to grad school at a predominately white institution (PWI). Here are three factors for HBCU undergrads to consider going to grad school at a PWI: Employers want diversity Many employers look at diversity as a key factor in their hiring decision. Racial diversity is important, but so is educational diversity. It’s easy to assume that a degree is your ticket to land the job of your dreams, however where the degree comes from is sometimes more important than what you studied. For example, schools that are well-known for their sports teams receive lots of media publicity. These schools are far more recognizable to employees than community colleges. Same goes for HBCUs. Many are not well known to non-black people. Therefore, you want at least one school on your resume with name cache. Not all PWI’s are widely recognized, but choose one that is if you are going to grad school. Your network is your net-worth Another reason to choose a predominately white institution for your graduate studies is the wide network of students. Many HBCU’s are just like a family, small and intimate. PWI’s tend to be more like a community, large and diverse. This key difference can be crucial especially when you consider that students often rely on their school’s alumni network for jobs after graduation. If your network is small, so too are your opportunities. More financial aid Finally, predominately white institutions may also give you more financial aid. Some student chooses PWI’s because they have special minority scholarships available for incoming students. Most HBCUs are private and receive limited state funding. This often leads to higher tuition costs and few scholarships. No matter what school you choose for your collegiate studies, always remember to give yourself the competitive edge. By diversifying your educational experience you will stand-out among the crowed and be prepared to compete in a world that looks quite different from comfort-zone. Source: http://hbculifestyle.com/ Photo: Black female graduate student in the College library of a PWI. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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