My freshman year I didn't learn nearly as much as my sophomore year. This year, I learned about things inside and outside of the classroom. The professors challenge you and force you to think outside the box. Although, you do learn a lot of book smarts, Howard University teaches you street smarts. You learn the importance of networking, and the power of who u know, not what you know. You learn persistence and endurance, and the power of the community.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
Howard University is my dream school. There is no other school that, in my opinion, compares. You are afforded so many wonderful opportunities here. It's amazing to be around so many young black people doing positive things. It is a very competitive school, and motivates you to always grind. Though there is a lot of partying, students know when to get their work done. It's a fun environment.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Howard University is a private institution and is very costly. I don't feel as if you're getting your moneys worth due to the quality of the dorms, and lack of technology. However, a lot of the professors are distinguished and do a lot of work in research. You're more so paying for the name and prestige of the University, rather than the knowledge you acquire being here.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Some helpful tips would be to make sure you get to know the dean of your school and any other people in power. They will be able to help you financially and write you great reccomendations. Make sure that you know your advisor and speak with them throughout they year, not just when it's time to register. Don't party until you get your work done, there will always be parties, but there may not be another opportunity for your grade. Get to know your professors as well, a lot of times if you have a relationship with your professor, they may be more willing to help you.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Howard University has a wonderful business school, as well as medical school. I think it would be great for student's interested in those careers.
My freshman year I didn't learn nearly as much as my sophomore year. This year, I learned about things inside and outside of the classroom. The professors challenge you and force you to think outside the box. Although, you do learn a lot of book smarts, Howard University teaches you street smarts. You learn the importance of networking, and the power of who u know, not what you know. You learn persistence and endurance, and the power of the community.
Howard University is my dream school. There is no other school that, in my opinion, compares. You are afforded so many wonderful opportunities here. It's amazing to be around so many young black people doing positive things. It is a very competitive school, and motivates you to always grind. Though there is a lot of partying, students know when to get their work done. It's a fun environment.
Howard University is a private institution and is very costly. I don't feel as if you're getting your moneys worth due to the quality of the dorms, and lack of technology. However, a lot of the professors are distinguished and do a lot of work in research. You're more so paying for the name and prestige of the University, rather than the knowledge you acquire being here.
Some helpful tips would be to make sure you get to know the dean of your school and any other people in power. They will be able to help you financially and write you great reccomendations. Make sure that you know your advisor and speak with them throughout they year, not just when it's time to register. Don't party until you get your work done, there will always be parties, but there may not be another opportunity for your grade. Get to know your professors as well, a lot of times if you have a relationship with your professor, they may be more willing to help you.
Howard University has a wonderful business school, as well as medical school. I think it would be great for student's interested in those careers.