eastafrobeauty

Questionnnnnn

Although I really, really do love Howard...

...do you think it's okay for me to go there (if, say i get admitted)..even though i look a bit mixed/racially ambiguous? Kinda a bit...south asian-ish (like Indian?)[can blame recessive genes?] lol...

...would i be able to still fit in? (i typically have no problem with this,. but just wondering...).

I still consider myself black though...hahaha

ksarmand

Who on earth put it into your head that you had to be a certain race or look a certain way to go to any institution?

As for "fitting in," I'm certain that you'd be able to find a group of individuals to form your nucleus of friends for four years.

HBrown

I think you can fit into anywhere you like. My sister went to Spelman and there she encountered many other ethnicities besides women that are strictly of African American/African descent.

Moreover, I don't think historically black colleges are looking for people that are exclusively black, I think its more of a cultural thing.

creebie

Ksarmand, apologies for such a delayed response.

However you've made some very reputable points in your argument. Your first statement regarding having been referred to as a "baby mama", is completely atrocious, and I take similar offense upon individuals assuming I can only engage in basketball simply because I'm of tall stature... why not modeling or dance?

It is a fact that while we have the ability to serve as archetypes on an individual basis, I continue to stand by my views of abandoning such preconceived notions as a unity. When the time comes that we are appropriately able to serve as an honorable example for others within our race individually, perhaps then others, such as yourself shall feel it necessary to rise as a whole. Yet until then it seems as though while we have reached a consensus concerning some points... we shall remain on separate sides of the fence on others.

creebie

And of course! You'd be welcome amongst the students of Howard. The purpose of HBCU's are not to exclude any such appearence, ethnicity or culture, but simply to establish such culture of those of African American heritage (which some may lack prior to attendance) Go and enjoy yourself! Good luck!

bamaboyfrm757

So Im just going to answer the question, why you didnt apply to an HBCU?

My highschool was predominately black and I wanted a culture shock because I felt that it would mature me. Im a psychology major and I wanted to find the best schools for my major. And as a gay male I actually felt as though I would be more accepted at a PWI as opposed to a HBCU. Im not saying that blacks aren't tolerant but just speaking from past experiences, I felt that I would be more comfortable at a PWI. And after finishing my first year, I do not regret my decision whatso ever.

UFBARBIE

I didnt apply to any because:
-most of them were too far. I live in Florida and the closest ones were FAMU and Spelman, and none of those interested me
-I needed more diversity. Coming from a predominatly black and hispanic high school and attending middle school and elementary in the same enviroment, I also wanted a culture shock.
-not enough pretige. The most pretige HBCU is Howard and that, of course, was too far.
-Most HBCU are underfunded compared to PWIs.
-HBCU admission rate are too high and their graduation rate are too low for my liking.

When it come down to it, its all about preference. My college is pretty diverse compared to other PWIs and I feel like I can grow as a strong black woman while meeting other people from different race and color.

Also, the reason I didnt apply to FAMU was because HALF of my class apply, they ALL got in, the MAJORY are going there, and MOST of these students are the one I dont care for/like.

Just my 2 cent

gigi2010

I applied to one. I didn't give it a lot of consideration though because I know I'll be more comfortable in a diverse learning environment.

BrwnBear2014

I applied to Spelman and Xavier, but I didn't go. I come from a city that is about 95% black. I didn't want to go to a school with very little diversity.

wildkitz

Jackson State University A serious school for students who want to move forward in life. this school is no cake walk>

nil desperandum

I want to apply to an HBCU ( Howard)
but my parents hate HBCUs, they keep saying there are too many black people there.

alove15

^ My parents don't like them either. They don't think that the level of education at hbcu's are that great. I agree. The average test score and gpa's range is a bit low. I would rather save my applications to less rigorous schools for state schools.

mabrokwa

HBCU's just aren't for me. I was seriously considering Spelman for a bit, but I could not bring myself to finish the application.

A part of it was just the absolute dread of being pigeonholed into an atmosphere I'd never been around. However, I also feared the level of prestige at these schools just would not accommodate what I'd always dreamed of...No offense to anyone who attends or will attend one! I just can't see it happening for me.

daydream11

MTE. All of what you said here applies to me.

I also don't think the academics would be on par with what I know I can handle. I don't want to be in classes with people who scored 400s and 500s on their SATs when I successfully self-studied for three AP exams. Any school that offers credit or advance placement for 3s I won't bother with.

TheMXT

Any white students on here go to HBCUs? I am white but am thinking of applying to a couple of HBCUs near me, specifically NC A&T or NC Central as they both have the majors that I have been looking at and A&T I have heard tons of good things about.

Sorry if this is the wrong place for this question, I just saw that this topic seemed to cover alot of the things that I had been wondering about HBCUs and figured i'd give it a shot and see if anyone could answer!