Why hbcus are bad

Imagine the political climate for Black communities in the south were it not for HBCU students, faculty and staff continuing to mobilize voting drives and oppose voter discrimination?

What about youth in Black communities who are mentored by HBCU students from similar backgrounds and circumstances? Those are the things that don't show up in ROI surveys and best college rankings.

Sometimes they do, but often they don't, and often it serves as a damaging blow to the HBCU narrative. If there's no way of escaping the surface numbers review of what makes a college degree valuable, then yes, HBCUs might be looked upon as the worst waste of money in higher ed next to online for-profit colleges. But, no one who has earned higher education looks at anything for surface value.

And if the nation is determined to 'throw away money,' HBCUs with an authentic mission of providing access and opportunity to all kinds of students are a great place to aim. News U. Politics Joe Biden Congress Extremism. Special Projects Highline. HuffPost Personal Video Horoscopes. Follow Us. Terms Privacy Policy. Thank you. Search Query Show Search. Show Search Search Query. Play Live Radio. Next Up:.

Available On Air Stations. All Streams. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email. You really have to fight and use your resources to get what you really need. That helps in life. There will be many moments when a person will be stressed in a time of need.

An HBCU teaches you how to be professional and independent no matter the circumstances. Even when it comes to networking, I had to inquire on my own to join groups and to have access to resources that I have now. You have to earn what you get and be appreciative of what's around you. That's what I learned. Not everyone thinks the same on an HBCU campus. Not every student is in touch with social and domestic issues. That's how many people view HBCU students. They think that we try to use our newly gained knowledge and shove it in people's face.

No, that's not true. Still the same truth nevertheless. HBCUs are looked down upon academically. But why? And if you want to keep it direct, success within some majors is dependent on the acceptance to graduate school or the success of a required exam. I have scholarship money to keep, grades to obtain, GPA requirements to meet, a roof to stay under back home, and maybe some people to prove wrong. Partying is not our main objective.