Benefits from going to a hbcu
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Posted By: Lauren Williams on April 16, 2005 Hello, My Name is Lauren and I'am a college student in California. I'am very interested in transfering to a Black college and I want to know if you can tell me what to expect. Since I'am from Cali I know it will be a culture schock. I'am also interested in Becoming an AKA, so if they are any out there please respond If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Lauren Williams
From Sacramento, CA Prairie View A&M University class of 2007 Member Since May 2005 |
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HBCU'S RULE, YOU WILL BECOME MORE IN TOUCH WITH YOUR INNER MAN, YOU WILL SEE SO MANY PEOPLE OF YOUR OWN RACE,AND ETHNIC BACKGROUND READING AND TRYING TO BECOME A BETTER PERSON AND YEAH, THE STEP SHOWS, FOOTBALL AND B-BALL GAMES AND JUST ALL AROUND FUN. TAKE A VISIT TO SOME HBCU. HOLLA BACK. I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE AKA.
Saturday, April 16th 2005 at 1:16PM |
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Hey Lauren! Congratulations on your decision to attend a Black College, or HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities). There are several benefits to attending an HBCU, among these is the main fact that these institutions were founded with your success in mind. They were set up to cultivate and train young, black minds. These schools have programs in place which were set up to nurture your social, professional, academic and personal development and growth and there is a built-in support network of people who generally speaking, want to see you do well. Each school is different. There are schools in rural, country areas and there are schools in very busy, urban areas. Large or small, it comes down to what you're looking for in a school. Your first consideration should probably be "what do I want to Major in?". Then take a look at all the black schools with this major. Maybe start with a list of a few possible majors, so as not to limit your choices too much (there are 105 HBCUs). Then take a look at which environment seems right for you and the strength of their programs of study. Looking back, I feel like the undergraduate years in school should be fun, as well as academically challenging. Pay special attention to the atmosphere at a school should you get a chance to visit, because you'll be there for 4 years (or more). Ask students what they do on weekends. Where they eat, party, bowl, workout, etc... Our site is actually a great place to find out a lot about these schools. I've tried to stay general in my response. I hope I've been helpful. Wednesday, April 20th 2005 at 12:30PM |
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