Stereotyping HBCU's - Page 3

Live_Wire17 · #1 06-01-2007, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by AKA2D '91

Soror TX:

THE BEST HBCUs are in your neighboring state, LOUISIANA! LOL

They play each other in the BAYOU CLASSIC

YUP! Jags baby!!

RitaMae1908 · #2 06-06-2007, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Live_Wire17

YUP! Jags baby!!

I'm so glad.. I went to Southern U...da dun da dun da dun da.. I'm so glad.. I went to Southern U...

On a more serious note...
I also was accepted to and offered scholarships to several PWI but decided to attend an HBCU. Both my parents are products of HBCUs so I figured if it was good enough for them, why not me? They're both successful and highly respected in their professions. I would not trade my HBCU education or my experiences during my matriculation there for anything, they ultimately made me the woman I am today. I can not say that I would have turned out the same had I chosen to go to a PWI. And contrary to popular belief I was able to find a job soon after graduating!

ageniuschild · #3 06-01-2007, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Nubian

I attend a Historically Black College in Texas, recently I caught up with some of my former high school classmates and we did the usual catching up, "Where do you go to school", "Are you seeing anyone" yadda, yadda.

Well, when I mentioned what school I attend one of the girls said, and I quote "oooh no I couldn't go there girl, too many Black people(yes she is African-American) I don't know how you put up with it" Needless to say I had a few choice words for her.
First of all I am very proud of my school and this young lady(and I use the term loosely)

made it seem like I am settling for less. I was recruited and offered scholarships by "Ivy League" schools but I chose the one I did because I felt I would be more than a number to the faculty. While I don't feel I should have to justify my decision to her or anyone else, it still angered me that she thought she was recieveing a higher quality education just because her school is predominantly white.

Has anyone else out there ever dealt with this type of ignorance?

Luv,
Me

yes ma'am i have....i ride hard for my HBCUs, I am a proud alum of one and come from a family that attended various fine HBCUs. I've received more flack and suprised stares from people (moreso Black people,...that either went to mid-tier universities or didn't go to college at all the White people are like "oh where is it located?"...the ones that went to school or resided in that state say "oh, ok..i've heard of that school and may ask questions".) when I tell them....yes, i matriculated from an HBCU, yes I did it in 4 years and yes I use my degree daily. I also did my graduate study at a PWI...would I trade that experience, nope...not in a heartbeat. I've also had to show and prove that i received a quality education from my wonderful HBCU and have thought circles around coworkers that snubbed their nose at my degree because i didn't attend a PWI.

I have nothing against PWI's, that just wasn't what I wanted when i was choosing a school. However, I will not let anyone insult or spread falsehoods about any HBCU. Sure some of our schools are in dire need of rehabilitation and that's another matter at hand, but some of the greatest Black minds ever to walk this planet matriculated from HBCUs....so obviously they aren't all that bad.

Ms_Audacity · #4 06-05-2007, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Nubian

I attend a Historically Black College in Texas, recently I caught up with some of my former high school classmates and we did the usual catching up, "Where do you go to school", "Are you seeing anyone" yadda, yadda.

Well, when I mentioned what school I attend one of the girls said, and I quote "oooh no I couldn't go there girl, too many Black people(yes she is African-American) I don't know how you put up with it" Needless to say I had a few choice words for her.
First of all I am very proud of my school and this young lady(and I use the term loosely)

made it seem like I am settling for less. I was recruited and offered scholarships by "Ivy League" schools but I chose the one I did because I felt I would be more than a number to the faculty. While I don't feel I should have to justify my decision to her or anyone else, it still angered me that she thought she was recieveing a higher quality education just because her school is predominantly white.

Has anyone else out there ever dealt with this type of ignorance?

Luv,
Me

To each his own. I remember when I was a junior in high school and was preparing for college visits and filling out applications and all that jazz....I had a teacher of mine who was a white guy come up to me and tell me that I was too smart to go to an HBCU and that I should go to a PWI so that I could get a better education! I was appalled to say the least! Now I did choose to go to a PWI, but it was definitely not because of that. I love my university and I wouldn't take it back for the world and I had plenty of friends attend HBCU's and I would never say something like that to them! People choose their schools for different reasons, but I think the main one is the name. Some schools look better on resumes to employers than others-- it's sad but true. I interned for a company and I was having a talk with one of the head guys about what he looks for employees and he told me he hires based on your school........PWI (large then small) and then he looks at HBCU candidates...

Missam05 · #5 06-06-2007, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Nubian

I attend a Historically Black College in Texas, recently I caught up with some of my former high school classmates and we did the usual catching up, "Where do you go to school", "Are you seeing anyone" yadda, yadda.

Well, when I mentioned what school I attend one of the girls said, and I quote "oooh no I couldn't go there girl, too many Black people(yes she is African-American) I don't know how you put up with it" Needless to say I had a few choice words for her.
First of all I am very proud of my school and this young lady(and I use the term loosely)

made it seem like I am settling for less. I was recruited and offered scholarships by "Ivy League" schools but I chose the one I did because I felt I would be more than a number to the faculty. While I don't feel I should have to justify my decision to her or anyone else, it still angered me that she thought she was recieveing a higher quality education just because her school is predominantly white.

Has anyone else out there ever dealt with this type of ignorance?

Luv,
Me

Always. As if an HBCU is less than any other school. I've learned to ignore their ignorance. I have what they have (quality education, good paying job, memorable experiences, etc.) and that's all that matters.

Live2Serve · #6 05-21-2008, 12:54 AM

"Spelman thy name we praise..."

NonGreekOne · #7 06-03-2008, 02:47 AM

i don't think what she said was ignorant. it was just her harsh opinion. some Blacks don't wannabe around all Blacks all the time. i'd prefer a pwi to a hbcu because they're all the south and those southern accents aint the business.
don't feel bad. your degree is just as good as a pwi.

NinjaPoodle · #8 06-03-2008, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by NonGreekOne

some Blacks don't wannabe around all Blacks all the time.

Point taken.

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i'd prefer a pwi to a hbcu because they're all the south and those southern accents aint the business.

Could you clarify? If you mean 'All HBCU's are physically located in the south then that is incorrect.

Little32 · #9 06-03-2008, 12:43 PM

^^Have you read the rest of this person's posts. I am not sure that engagement is wise.

NinjaPoodle · #10 06-03-2008, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Little32

^^Have you read the rest of this person's posts. I am not sure that engagement is wise.

I shall take a look.

ETA

Interesting...looks like a

Little32 · #11 06-03-2008, 12:59 PM

LOL! And it's a goth troll.

NinjaPoodle · #12 06-04-2008, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Nubian

I attend a Historically Black College in Texas, recently I caught up with some of my former high school classmates and we did the usual catching up, "Where do you go to school", "Are you seeing anyone" yadda, yadda.

Well, when I mentioned what school I attend one of the girls said, and I quote "oooh no I couldn't go there girl, too many Black people(yes she is African-American) I don't know how you put up with it" Needless to say I had a few choice words for her.
First of all I am very proud of my school and this young lady(and I use the term loosely)

made it seem like I am settling for less. I was recruited and offered scholarships by "Ivy League" schools but I chose the one I did because I felt I would be more than a number to the faculty. While I don't feel I should have to justify my decision to her or anyone else, it still angered me that she thought she was recieveing a higher quality education just because her school is predominantly white.

Has anyone else out there ever dealt with this type of ignorance?

Luv,
Me

When I attended Grambling, I would get asked where I attended school and after I would reply, I would get "Gambling University?"
"Um, no. I didn't stutter, I said GRambling State University."
"Oh. Is that in Texas?"
"No, Northwest Louisiana. Closer to Arkansas."
"Oh. Near New Orleans?"

*sigh*
Ninjapoodle shakes head, turns and walks away...