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HBCUs Are More Than Party Schools

byDeni Dedmon
April 19, 2016

We’ve all seen the “Reasons to Go to An HBCU” threads on Twitter and those are usually filled with fun things like school-wide swag surfs, parties, and probates for the Divine Nine Greek organizations. Now, that’s cute and all but I’d hate for someone to decide on an HBCU solely for the fun they’re bound to have.

By only posting photos and videos of students partying, these tweets give off the impression that HBCU student only party and that’s not correct at all. HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) have so much more to offer than parties and fun. HBCUs have a strong legacies and offer amazing academics. For example, Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University is the #1 school in the nation when it comes to graduating black pharmacists and Xavier University in Louisiana is #1 for producing black doctors. HBCUs have produced amazing alumni like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Erykah Badu, Oprah Winfrey, Toni Morrison, and so many more. You should decide to go to an HBCU because of what they can do for you academically, not just socially.

Yes, stroll, the celebrity visits and the not-so-subtly sexy men of Kappa Alpha Psi are perks to the HBCU experience but they aren’t the only reason that you should pick an HBCU. HBCUs are known for their academics, their successful alumni, and the community they have. If the main thing on your pros list for an HBCU is the fun you’ll have then you aren’t going for the right reasons. You’re going to college to better your education, not to party your ass off every weekend. With that being said, pick an HBCU so you can do both. HBCU students are know for knowing how to play hard but also work 100 times harder. Go to an HBCU if you can handle the balance, not if you’re looking to only have fun.

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Deni Dedmon
Seventeen-year-old Denise “Deni” Dedmon has always been interested in words and speaking her mind. When it comes to her writing, she loves to write about everything, from entertainment (she’s an avid Kehlani fan) to book reviews (she’s been reading since the age of one) to controversial topics and current events (ya know, your average angry black girl things). Being the oldest of five girls, she is also passionate about young black girls, their self-esteem, and making sure that they’re proud of being who they are. She plans to study journalism at Howard University in the fall.

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