Why should a student attend an HBCU, some may ask. Those considering attending college should attend an HBCU no matter what their race or ethnicity may be. Many people think HBCUs are only African American colleges due to what the acronym stands for, Historically Black Colleges and Universities. According to CollegeXpress, “HBCUs do primarily serve African American students, but that doesn’t mean you’re going to have a limited cultural experience. On the contrary, people from all over the world come to the United States to attend HBCUs, which results in diverse student bodies.”(1) Anyone can attend and sometimes when an individual is not black and decides to attend an HBCU, scholarships are given because they want to show that they are willing to accept anyone, regardless of their race. Some HBCUs that are listed as being the best are: Hampton University, Howard University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College, but they are just a few of many out there to attend. There are also several famous people who attended HBCUs: Jesse Jackson, Wanda Sykes, Samuel Jackson, Toni Morrison, and Oprah Winfrey. Many students that have attended an HBCU love the friendly environment, the diversity, and the knowledge gained. If a student is not financially stable, the HBCU is willing to work out payment arrangements and help out in an effort for the student to receive the education that they deserve. It appears that a large portion of those that attend Virginia Union University came because of the cultural experience or because someone in their family attended and they want to continue the legacy. There are over 100 HBCUs in the world, which include public, private, two year, and four year institutions. Most HBCUs have small class siz... ... middle of paper ... ...cannot be broken, knowledge that cannot be taken away, and opportunities that students never knew were available. It is an honor to receive top notch education and even more of an honor to receive it from an HBCU. Legacies are made at HBCUs and parents are made proud when their child becomes alumni of the same college that they once attended. Parents want to know that their child is receiving the one on one attention from the professors and they want their child to feel the same love away from home that they feel at home. A loving and caring support system is what one will find at an HBCU and parents can feel secure in knowing their child is getting exactly what they paid for. Attending an HBCU is an experience like no other and an experience that every African American should have the opportunity to experience. If given the opportunity, why not attend an HBCU?
For almost two hundred years, Historically Black Colleges and Universities or HBCUs have played a pivotal role in the education of African-American people, and negro people internationally. These schools have provided the majority of black college graduates at the Graduate and Post-Graduate level; schools such as Hampton University, Morehouse University, Spellman University and Howard University are four universities at the forefront of the advanced education of blacks. For sometime there has been a discussion on whether or not these institutes should remain in existence or if they are just another form of racism. There were also concerning the quality of education provided at these institutions. In my opinion, from the evidence provided in our own world today, HBCUs are very important and significant in the education of black people throughout the nation, and are essential to our society.
An HBCU is a college/university that embeds the nature of power and black excellence; a place with surroundings that doesn’t force you, but makes you want to push yourself to become a better person inside and out, and throughout the community. Transferring would allow myself to be put in an atmosphere of continuous motivation and growth that I would feed off of my superiors and the people around me.
The historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are fledgling to compete with Predominately White Institutions (PWIs). HBCU were established to serve the educational needs of black Americans. Before HBCU college was create blacks were generally was denied admission to traditionally all white institutions. Since black Americans was prohibited from whites schools HBCUs became the principle means for providing postsecondary education. There are several reasons why all blacks’ schools does not compete with predominately white schools. HBCU’s most of the time do not keep their accreditation, their tests scores are very low, and do not get as much funding
No matter the previous career path, preventive circumstances, prior academic history or lack of self-confidence, these colleges provide the tools for anyone to further their education. The common students at these facilities understand the importance of education because they’ve experienced the beast of life. One could argue that perhaps this understanding goes a bit deeper than that of one at a four year institution. Any way you slice it, community colleges offer the ability for everyone to academically arrive on common ground. This should be a triumph, not a
Research reveals that African American students from both institutions are graduating college, but not at the same level. Why is this a problem? There are a number of reasons that African Americans are more likely to struggle at PWIs than HBCUs. The following factors include: background information, faculty involvement, connection with faculty, discrimination, and adapting to a new environment. These factors have an effect on GPAs, campus involvement, and graduation rates.
As cliché as it sounds, it is true that many African American students come from very harsh and poverty stricken environments. They tend to go to under resourced schools as well that do not provide the proper knowledge for them to further their education. And even worse, these schools tend to be segregated since they are usually in the harsher parts of a neighborhood. Sadly, it’s the segregated schools are one of the main reasons why black students decide not to go on to pursue a higher education. According to "The Way Out of the Black Poverty Cycle", a black student that attends an integrated suburban school is six times more likely to graduate compared to a segregated under resourced school. An African Americans family structure and the opinions of family members affects if their decision to further their education as well. Many African American children grow up un...
Clearly, HBCUs provide several benefits to African-American students. Not only have they helped to combat the cycle of discrimination that minority students experienced before the civil rights initiatives of the 1960s, but they strive to provide a warm, supportive and inclusive academic environment that addresses African-American college students as a whole person. Additionally, HBCUs are increasing their efforts to ensure that higher education is accessible, affordable and achievable for individuals with unique socioeconomic challenges. Despite obstacles, historically Black institutions will continue to play a vital and significant role in the fabric of higher education.
Imagine a young man who has nearly graduated from high school. His life should be full of hope and promise of a bright future, but he has no idea in which direction he desires to head. Picture a single mom who recently went through a divorce, she didn’t imagine she ever needed to worry for her financial future again. What about the students who excel in their studies of choice, but struggle with the subjects foreign to them? Community college can assist in overcoming those obstacles. The benefits of attending a community college include easier transitions, helping recent high school graduates transition to a 4-year college, and smaller class sizes.
HBCU’s have a line of history behind them. Each Institution provides examples of dedication and determination and they offer an education for “African-American” students and students of different backgrounds. HBCU’s prepare students for leadership and successful futures. Institutions today are facing major issues that could cause them to be non-existence but they work hard and push until they get what they need. This is a source of motivation to alumni’s and prospective students. The Colleges provide history, motivation, provision, and most importantly knowledge to every student that attends.
In fact, not everyone has the ability to pay for college every year. Students always need the support from their school and the government in order to continue their educational path and to acquire knowledge. Similarly, as the economy has slowly grown up, the government must take action to prevent the education to fall under as well. As a result, the government has authorized the Federal Student Aid for every college in the America, including Houston Community College, to help students pay for the college’s tuition. When the economy structure has affected my family, the government influence has given me the opportunities to go to college. By offering student’s grants and numerous scholarships, students just need to meet the requirements, fill in the forms, and send it to the Federal Student Aid. HCC also has the emergency loans, which an undergraduate can apply for and get the loan immediately when they need money to pay for expenses as textbooks and tuition. This special program is a benefit for everybody in school since the borrower does not have to wait for a long time for the approval. Furthermore, HCC Scholarship Foundation has numerous scholarships that students with different ages, religions, or race, can apply for. Such as medical field scholarships, engineering scholarships, scholarships for single mom, or Black History scholarship, … Equally important, the financial aid officers are always available there to help students go to through every step during the application process. The undergraduates don’t need to make an appointment before coming in as in another college, as in University of Houston. In effect, I have chosen Houston Community College because of the opportunities of receiving scholarships, student’s fund, grants, and loans that can support my educational path now and in the
My purpose and goals in attending college is to make something of my life. It is a good thing. No one wants to be a nobody. But sometimes it takes time in order for one to realize this. & nbsp; Upon graduation from high school, I, like the majority of others high school graduates, had no clue what direction my life was heading or even what I wanted to become.
Imagine this; the year is 1836. You are a 17-year-old student interested in learning more about the world around you; however, such an opportunity won’t come your way because you are black. Due to this fact you have no hope of furthering your education past the reading, writing, and arithmetic their slave masters taught your parents. A mind is a terrible thing to waste. The minds of many African American’s go to waste due to individual ignorance of their people and thus of themselves. Historically Black Colleges and Universities were put into effect to educate the black mind and eliminate the ignorance. The discussion of whether Historically Black Colleges and Universities are still necessary in the 21st century has taken place in recent years. Within the discussion many debate that due to the fact that the world is no longer like it was in the 1800’s, the time period in which Historically Black Colleges and Universities were created, the purpose of them no longer exists. However, the cultural significance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities seems to be overlooked by those who argue their importance and relevance in a time where blacks have the option of attending predominantly white institutions (PWIs). The purpose and grounds on which Historically Black Colleges and Universities were developed are still being served. The need to increase efforts to not only rouse, but support Historically Black Colleges and Universities is necessary now more than ever in order to preserve our past, fulfill the purpose of our present, and ensure our future.
However, for those who do, they have expectations for what they believe they should be gaining from their educational journey, and what their institution believes they are preparing them for. For Example, I attend Florida Atlantic University, and the reason behind my choosing of this fine institution, is because when researching about the school, I found that it had the resources and the classes to help me pursue my career in medicine. This is beneficial to me, because FAU has programs such as, the pre-health where I was provided with a flight plan which ensures that I know what classes to take and when to take them. Also, the program has an internship towards the end of the program, therefore, the building of relationships and networking with different people with important position, will at some point provide me with guidance and insight regarding my future goals. Programs like FAU’s Pre-health, can really aid one with his or her success by opening doors such as, internship and job opportunities for a student who now further expand their role in his or her field; present their new founded job with the skills inherited throughout school, and finding a way to truly have an impact in their community, state, country and/or
The last question asked of the participants if there was any further insight they wanted to share related to persistence at MSU, or if there were any reasons they would encourage or discourage an African American male considering MSU. The following is the input that was shared from the participants. One participant would encourage students to get involved in campus activities. He enjoyed his time in school, and he had positive experiences when doing projects with classmates. Another one shared even though he was an online student, he hoped that his experience was not different than other students. Having the opportunity to meet and be mentored was important and understanding that others trusted in him and held him accountable kept him on
“The first is that they could be the nation’s most powerful tools to improve the opportunities of less privileged Americans, giving them a shot at harnessing a fast –changing job market and building a more equitable, inclusive society for all of us” said Porter (page1). Community college make students important to the society because, they can go to school, work and be available for their family at the same time. Students can save thousands of dollars while attending community college and work. Also it easy for students with per-term jobs to pay for their tuition fees with the help of payment plan. For example, I came to the United States five years ago and got a part term job. I started school at Truman College and I was told by my advisor that I can transfer to a four year college in next two years. Later my advisor explained to me about four years college tuition fees which I wasn’t a citizen then. Then I asked my advisor what if I stay more years at Truman to graduate since I work and stay with my family. Then my advisor told me it a good idea since I work and at the same time I can afford to pay for my classes. This are the benefit a student can benefit from going to community college. Community college makes life easy for students to study and take care of other responsibilities.