I micro-niche within a beautifully unique DC community. This University pushes you, disappoints you, then drives you forward to take control of your own destiny. One of the only HBCU experiences that exposes you to all walks of life and cultures with such self-expressive enlightenment.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Know thy self. Haha, you will be exposed to every race and life style of color and must choose the person that you want to be before you arrive. ALWAYS keep a copy of EVERYTHING important--HU will teach you to take control of your own life in the midst of mistakes from others.
Express your self, HU is a fashion show to some; but what it really is, is a free environment to learn how to express yourself professionally and with personality.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Depending on your major, classes vary in difficulty level. Every school has a rigorous major, and its up to you to take courses that will continue to challenge you. Don't go for the FREE-BEES! Staying challenged will keep the intelligent motivated.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
You will love your freshman year dorm life experience! And you will hate it sometimes. You cant have one without the other. But once your freshman year is over, you look back and say, wow, I am glad I met these people and formed these bonds.
Dorm life is a brotherhood and a sister hood in the freshman dorms, you are accountable for your brother/sister and you will find that you are proud of it and rep it to the fullest.
RES-FEST Competition is the highlight of your experience! Definitely get involved, DREEEEEEW HALLL!!! YOUUUU KNOOOW!!
Describe the food and dining at your college.
For the picky eaters, there are an array of options: from chipotle style burritos and bowls, to burgers/fries/hot dogs, to the home cooked classics line, to made-to-order subs, salad, to made-to-order pastas right in front of you, to pizza, sushi, pannini's.... you get the idea.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Work hard, play hard, pray harder. So is my motto. And so we act.
Howard Students know how to study hard during the week, that we deserve to let off some steam on the weekend, balance is the key. Just make sure you keep the scale towards academics.
Getting involved on campus makes your experience 10X more enjoyable and meaningful.
I play guitar on the yard with friends, go to poetry ciphers, party (some of the best), museums, concerts, people watch (not in a creepy way tho lol), pick up ball games (basket ball and soccer)..etc.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
College is, what you make it. Make it worth it...for you.
Utilize ALL resources. Why not? You paid for it......
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
The Howard Chant! You'll learn it if you come. ;) H-U, *** ***!!
The Howard Hand! A dignitary sign of respect towards fellow Bison.
Home Coming! I'm sure you have heard of it, listened to it rapped about it songs, dreamed about it. It is what they say it is. Haha, make sure you save a little $$, as it can be slightly pricey.
Res-Fest competitions--all freshman get involved: Extremely fun, friendly, and sometimes not so friendly competitions between the dorms.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Independent, political, artistic, social, quiet, progressive, passive, expressive, shy, self-motivators, spiritual, scientific, active, 'home-bodies', travelers, passionate...
For those with modern active attributes, this university will compliment you.
For those with passive attributes, this university will teach you the necessity to pave your own path.
These are my opinions.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
I have participated as VP of my class, member of Phi Delta Epsilon International Medical Fraternity (Phi-D-E), Tae Kwon Do club, Spanish Club, Health Professions Society...etc.
All to say, there is a club for ANYTHING you like to do. Join them. Meet people. Be SURE to join your city clubs, lots of fun. If you're from IL- join Chicago Club, or Michigan- Detroit Club, Texas Club, Cali Club etc.
Campaign season is the real deal. People have campaign teams, make flyers, posters, have speak outs. Its Capital Hill in the making. Some people do alot, other just talked to people and tell them why they want the position or not. Political type person or not, every one has a spot. (Didn't mean for that to rhyme:)
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
5 of the 9 Divine Nine Fraternities and Sororities where founded at Howard University. Including the Beta chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. There are also enough academic, service, and social Greek organizations to fill a wall. That being said, never be afraid to ask any one in any fraternities about their organization, they will be happy to inform you.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Howard has its own police force, who actually maintain licensed jurisdictions in the DC area. Campus safety, and the DC area in general, is steadily improving each year and is very safe understanding that you should use the safety services offered. There are shuttles that take you to every dorm that run all day, and when the shuttles end (12am weekday, 3am weekends) There is a campus security escort that will pick you up from any Howard location and take you safely to your dorm.
Blue-Light Security stations spread through the campus in a deliberate design to allow any officer to pin point your direction during emergencies.
As in any urban campus, you must be aware of your surroundings, practice common sense, and try not to be out needlessly late at night (especially school days anyways...8am classes ! Ah!). And if your are, make sure you travel in groups.
Metro: one of the most safe, clean, and convenient metro rail systems I believe in the nation. Even little kids ride the metro to school.
I micro-niche within a beautifully unique DC community. This University pushes you, disappoints you, then drives you forward to take control of your own destiny. One of the only HBCU experiences that exposes you to all walks of life and cultures with such self-expressive enlightenment.
Know thy self. Haha, you will be exposed to every race and life style of color and must choose the person that you want to be before you arrive. ALWAYS keep a copy of EVERYTHING important--HU will teach you to take control of your own life in the midst of mistakes from others. Express your self, HU is a fashion show to some; but what it really is, is a free environment to learn how to express yourself professionally and with personality.
Depending on your major, classes vary in difficulty level. Every school has a rigorous major, and its up to you to take courses that will continue to challenge you. Don't go for the FREE-BEES! Staying challenged will keep the intelligent motivated.
You will love your freshman year dorm life experience! And you will hate it sometimes. You cant have one without the other. But once your freshman year is over, you look back and say, wow, I am glad I met these people and formed these bonds. Dorm life is a brotherhood and a sister hood in the freshman dorms, you are accountable for your brother/sister and you will find that you are proud of it and rep it to the fullest. RES-FEST Competition is the highlight of your experience! Definitely get involved, DREEEEEEW HALLL!!! YOUUUU KNOOOW!!
For the picky eaters, there are an array of options: from chipotle style burritos and bowls, to burgers/fries/hot dogs, to the home cooked classics line, to made-to-order subs, salad, to made-to-order pastas right in front of you, to pizza, sushi, pannini's.... you get the idea.
Work hard, play hard, pray harder. So is my motto. And so we act. Howard Students know how to study hard during the week, that we deserve to let off some steam on the weekend, balance is the key. Just make sure you keep the scale towards academics. Getting involved on campus makes your experience 10X more enjoyable and meaningful. I play guitar on the yard with friends, go to poetry ciphers, party (some of the best), museums, concerts, people watch (not in a creepy way tho lol), pick up ball games (basket ball and soccer)..etc.
College is, what you make it. Make it worth it...for you. Utilize ALL resources. Why not? You paid for it......
The Howard Chant! You'll learn it if you come. ;) H-U, *** ***!! The Howard Hand! A dignitary sign of respect towards fellow Bison. Home Coming! I'm sure you have heard of it, listened to it rapped about it songs, dreamed about it. It is what they say it is. Haha, make sure you save a little $$, as it can be slightly pricey. Res-Fest competitions--all freshman get involved: Extremely fun, friendly, and sometimes not so friendly competitions between the dorms.
Independent, political, artistic, social, quiet, progressive, passive, expressive, shy, self-motivators, spiritual, scientific, active, 'home-bodies', travelers, passionate... For those with modern active attributes, this university will compliment you. For those with passive attributes, this university will teach you the necessity to pave your own path. These are my opinions.
I have participated as VP of my class, member of Phi Delta Epsilon International Medical Fraternity (Phi-D-E), Tae Kwon Do club, Spanish Club, Health Professions Society...etc. All to say, there is a club for ANYTHING you like to do. Join them. Meet people. Be SURE to join your city clubs, lots of fun. If you're from IL- join Chicago Club, or Michigan- Detroit Club, Texas Club, Cali Club etc. Campaign season is the real deal. People have campaign teams, make flyers, posters, have speak outs. Its Capital Hill in the making. Some people do alot, other just talked to people and tell them why they want the position or not. Political type person or not, every one has a spot. (Didn't mean for that to rhyme:)
5 of the 9 Divine Nine Fraternities and Sororities where founded at Howard University. Including the Beta chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. There are also enough academic, service, and social Greek organizations to fill a wall. That being said, never be afraid to ask any one in any fraternities about their organization, they will be happy to inform you.
Howard has its own police force, who actually maintain licensed jurisdictions in the DC area. Campus safety, and the DC area in general, is steadily improving each year and is very safe understanding that you should use the safety services offered. There are shuttles that take you to every dorm that run all day, and when the shuttles end (12am weekday, 3am weekends) There is a campus security escort that will pick you up from any Howard location and take you safely to your dorm. Blue-Light Security stations spread through the campus in a deliberate design to allow any officer to pin point your direction during emergencies. As in any urban campus, you must be aware of your surroundings, practice common sense, and try not to be out needlessly late at night (especially school days anyways...8am classes ! Ah!). And if your are, make sure you travel in groups. Metro: one of the most safe, clean, and convenient metro rail systems I believe in the nation. Even little kids ride the metro to school.