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First timer at HBCU

First timer at HBCU

Tiffany Smith · Tuesday, July 19th 2005 at 7:37AM · 651 views
Aight, so I'm transferring schools this coming fall. I'm coming from VA and going to GA. The school I last went to wasn't an all black school. I mean, we had plenty of black folk there, but it still wsan't all black. So now I'm embarking on a new experience in my life. I've been told by many, that this will be an experience like no other. People have told me that they wouldn't trade going to a black school for anything in the world. I've been hearing about sororities/fraternities, football games (and how people come just for the band and half-time show), 8 counts (which someone had to physically show me what they were), basketball games, networking with people, making life long friendships. I mean, that's a lot! I'll be a big girl and admit that I'm a little nervous. I've been around black folk all my life. All my friends are black. But it's still going to be slightly different. All the schools I've been to (since elementary) have been mixed with all kinds of races and nationalities. The area that I live in now is extremely diverse. So coming from a diverse and entering a world of only my people will be a transition for me. I know I'll be able to handle it, but the anxiousness still exists within me.

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Tiffany Smith Alexandria, VA

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Erica Bassett Tuesday, July 19th 2005 at 9:25AM

hey girl-
I feel the same way... mostly all the schools/college that I've been to has been diversed with many nationalities.. this is going to be a first for me as well... but I think it's going to be a learning experience, and also enjoyable... see u in da Fall

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swantasha stokes Tuesday, July 19th 2005 at 9:34AM

Hey Gyrl, You will make it and youshould adapt easily. It's not hard because it is your own people. Hope you have fun and make the best of it. Cause you bought to be at one of the tightest schools out there girl. Have fun wit it!!!!! ya girl ~swanny~

Kiahari Pringle Tuesday, August 2nd 2005 at 9:24AM

Girl, I think u will have a lot of fun. I will be a freshman this fall and i am really excited. After orientation I knew I wouldn't trade my decision to go to CAU for n e thing in the world. Hope to see you there.

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