Hbcus In Australia Essay

Currently, I am a high school student at Cross Creek Early College. As a senior, looking for the right college is a must. “Should I stay at Fayetteville State or Transfer to a different school?” is the question I ask myself all the time. I am an African American female who has always wanted to attend a Historically Black College or University. I find myself always defending the value of HBCUs in comparison to other schools across the country. A number of people, especially African Americans, constantly look down on HBCUs. Arguments against Historically Black Colleges are based on stereotypes: lack of diversity, lack of academic competitiveness, can’t afford a PWI, and attending an HBCU will hold you back. I have heard many statements on why I should not attend an HBCU: “a degree from a PWI is worth more than a degree from a HBCU”, “go to a PWI for diversity”, “going to an HBCU is like going to high school twice”, “people who go to HBCUs couldn’t get accepted into a PWI”, “HBCUs are easy to get into”, “you have more opportunities at a PWI than an HBCU”. Historically Black Colleges and Universities were created out of the direct and blatant disregard for black students seeking a higher education. For example, …show more content…
HBCUs are very diverse. People only tend to look at color when thinking of diversity, but when you add ethnicity and culture, HBCUs are very well diverse. HBCUs are looked down upon academically. A large percentage of people who have a Ph.D. graduated from an HBCU. HBCUs are not a backup plan because of money. Any education that is available should be taken advantage of. Being at an HBCU does not hold you back. I have family members who have graduated from HBCUs, and they said, “going to an HBCU has developed me into the person I am today”. Going to an HBCU can give you a supportive atmosphere, diversity, and a chance to find