Discover the essence of the HBCU experience with our ‘Campus Life’ category. Immerse yourself in the vibrant student life that HBCUs are known for, from spirited cultural events and Greek life to leadership opportunities and community service initiatives. Learn about the traditions, social scenes, and academic environments that make each campus unique.
Get a glimpse into the daily life of HBCU students, and see how campuses foster an atmosphere of unity, pride, and academic excellence. Whether you’re a prospective student, current attendee, or curious observer, this category offers a window into the heart and soul of HBCU campuses across the nation.
Unsolicited Advice for Parents and Students from a Three-time University President As a university president, the annual ritual that I loved most was the opportunity to welcome new freshmen to campus. No matter how busy I was, I always made time to meet new students and their parents and to assist them with moving into […]
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Balance is the key word to staying fit and healthy during college. However, many college students will tell you that finding time for exercise when assignments, projects, and exams are upon you, can be easier said than done. Students often use the excuse of not having enough time to exercise for the extra weight they
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All summer long (and, let’s be honest … maybe longer) you’ve been looking forward to the freedom that college dorm life offers new students. You can stay up late, there are no parents looking over your shoulder and telling you what to do … what could be better? But the reality is that moving away
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Surviving college as HBCU students truly means more than getting your college degree and going out in the world to get a job. It means more than accepting the conditions of the present just to say that you are a college student. What it does represent is the past battles that was began being waged
College Survival 101: Thriving in Chaos Read More »
I wasn’t schooled in the fundamentals of wealth creation upon my entrance into college and probably many of you. I must say that most of my financial education hinged on observing what took place in my household. We were very frugal (Shopped in bulk, cut coupons, and carried a grocery list) and had to make
10 Essential Financial Lessons to Learn Before Leaving College Read More »
In my last article, I mentioned how obtaining a “Millionaire Mindset” would help to shift your perspective as a college student. Although those principles were simplistic and easy to understand you still must grasp the importance of finding a mentor who can walk you through the steps in more detail. It can take years to develop
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The figures are horrifying: The average household credit card debt in the US is around $15,000, the average mortgage debt is about $147, 900, and overall consumers owe over $11 trillion in debt. Every day, millions of people use credit cards as a financial crutch. Unable to pay for their purchases, they carry their balance
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Are you older than the average college student and thinking of going back to school? After military service, many students find themselves older than their classmates and facing challenges that younger students don’t have to deal with. Your military scholarship should relieve some of the financial stress of going back to school, but you’ll need
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