I really want to go to an HBCU (historical black college and university) i was thinking about Howard or Hampton....i am a senior in hs and i dont have much time left to decide can anyone tell me about these colleges. most people stereo type black colleges as bad i want to prove to my family that a black college can be a good expericence especially sincei have been to diverse schools my whole life.....thanx no ignorant comments plz
2007-01-20 09:31:43 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Hey man. I'm glad that you want to attend an HBCU. I'm actually a junior in high school, but last year, my brother, who's now a senior in high school, and I went on a tour of some HBCU's. We went to Hampton to see the campus and were very impressed. Hampton is right on the Atlantic Ocean and the dorms have very nice views. They seem to focus on education A LOT. I mean, if you choose to major in business, they'll teach you golf and Japanese Ken-do because executives tend to play them. So, I digress, Hampton seems like a solid school. (A lot of fine honeys too.) Howard, from what I heard, is in the middle of the ghetto. It's probably not as safe as Hampton. But, on the flip side, Howard does have the best homecoming celebrations. (You hear about it in the lyrics of some rappers). Any way, my brother is waiting to hear back from Morehouse but will probably end up going to Hampton. Good luck and turn in your applications really soon, you're cutting it close.
2007-01-20 09:50:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both Hampton and Howard have good reputations. Morehouse and Spellman are also very well respected in the broad scheme of things. Which school you consider really needs to be dictated by what you want to major in and the area of the country you want to live/work in. There are regional schools that are very well respected for the region, but may be unknown in the broader context.
When i went to law school, folks from Hampton were very well regarded, as were Morehouse (which is the Mecca for Black man education), Howard, etc. I am now teaching at NCCU in North Carolina, which has a good background for lawyers who practice in this state. HBCU's have strong points and drawbacks. Getting the degree is the most important thing, especially if you intend to get an advanced/professional degree.
2007-01-20 10:14:18 · answer #2 · answered by blk justice 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX
2007-01-20 09:36:55 · answer #3 · answered by Jeancommunicates 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋