2007-01-17 10:16:58 · 5 answers · asked by College Student 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I don't think it will be better or worse if you choose to attend a historically Black college. You might find that at a HBCU there will be stronger alumni connection and more students looking for a simliar college experience to you. HBCUs tend to be smaller and have a close-knit community. Of course, you can find that also at a regular university, but you might have to look/work harder to find it.
I would suggest that you apply to both HBCUs and other colleges. Once accepted, visit a few of the colleges and try to spend a night with a student host (many colleges have prospective freshman programs). Get a feel for the campus and students and then make your choice. Good luck!
2007-01-17 10:25:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it is better or worse for african american/black students to attend an HBCU. I would say that my experience from an HBCU was wonderful and there's a more tight knit community. Some of your HBCU's are smaller which makes it better for the student because you have a one on one interaction from your instructors.
2007-01-19 13:13:05 · answer #2 · answered by Shay 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as the recognition is concerned I feel as if they are looked at by employers as a "all black college" take from that what you please but from experience hbcu's usually are underfunded and you can tell by the way the dorms look. Consider what you want your college experience to be. I went to a regular university and my cousin went to a hbcu. By the way I met and became exposed to so many different cultures while in college it really did broaden my horizon. I can say it truly prepared me for the real world there where no surprises well not that many.
2007-01-17 10:51:31 · answer #3 · answered by kissncuti 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
%. one with a sturdy academic popularity like Hampton or Spellman. FYI HBCUs do no longer discriminate everyone can attend black or white. they are referred to as traditionally black colleges and universities because at one time they were the in reality colleges that would want to settle for African human beings.
2016-11-24 23:59:31 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that depends on what you want to get out of your college experience. Do the historically black colleges offer the degrees you want to explore? Are you interested in other race's viewpoints? Is the reason you are considering a historically black college only because of your comfort level. Sometimes when you are uncomfortable, you find more resources in yourself and that can be a lifechanging experience.
2007-01-17 10:29:25 · answer #5 · answered by sunybuni 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋