8 Reasons Why You Should Attend an HBCU

I wouldn’t change my college experience at my HBCU for the world. It has made me who I am today.

1️⃣Although anyone can attend an HBCU, HBCUs cater to black culture and black experiences . Black students tend to feel safer and more supported . This leads to lower drop out rates

2️⃣HBCUs can provide a sense of belonging that black students may not find at PWIs

3️⃣Its eye opening to meet black people with different backgrounds. Often the people who grow up with have similarly experiences as our own.

4️⃣You learn a lot about Black History that usually isn’t taught in primary educational school systems

5️⃣The class sizes are smaller and more interactive

6️⃣HBCUs are typically more affordable

7️⃣ Every event feels like a giant cookout/family reunion 😍

8️⃣ An HBCU education does NOT mean less than

HBCUs produce 50% of black lawyers

40% of black Engineers

80% of black judges

And produced the Vice President of the United States

Of course there are many more reasons why you should attend an HBCU. What are some of yours ?

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