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How to Survive Freshmen Year at a Historically Black College or University / HBCU

Posted By: Will Moss on January 29, 2018

In this short clip, we feature "Sheabutta Shabazz" who has a growing YouTube channel so check her out. Hailing from VSU (Virginia State University) so kudos to her. Some great information is shared in this video for those incoming freshmen!

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How to Survive Freshmen Year at a Historically Black College or University / HBCU

How to Survive Freshmen Year at a Historically Black College or University / HBCU Will Moss  
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