Howard University Top Questions

My classmates are fun social people that are trying to reach success

Even though people on the outside would say my classmates and I are the same because of our common ethnicity, we are all very different pieces that make up a beautiful masterpiece.

My classmates are helpful and want to succeed.

Fun-loving, smart, diverse people.

Intelligent and determined to make a difference.

Because Howard University is a Historically Black College most of the students are of african descent. However being on campus I find that within the African race there is diversity. Their are African Americans, Afro Europeans, Afro Hispanics, etc. This is what what makes Howard a diverse school. Its student body encompasses the african journey throughout the world and how it has intertwined with other cultures. Theirfore making Howard a very special school.

my classmates are people like myself at varying points in their lives. Through interactions with them in and outside of class i've come to learn more about the world around me and the people in it. They've helped me become more patient and understanding while broadening my scope of varying cultures and countries. I live my life with a more open mind and heart because of them.

Howard students tend to be very aggressive in their defense of Black culture and history. Howard students can never be accused of not knowing their history. Like you would find at any HBCU, Howard students tend to be conservative on issues like abortion and gay rights. Howard is tolerant of LGBT students, but I wouldn't call Howard "gay-friendly." One thing I love about Howard students is how lively the atmosphere is on campus. Often, you will find a DJ playing the latest songs in the dining hall and students dancing throughout. Howard students are politically aware, but not to the extent that Georgetown or George Washington students are. Most Howard students wouldn't know that Israel launched a major offensive against Palestine last winter. Some people don't even know how many officials there are in the United States Senate. Howard students are generally focused on the career they will pursue and much less on building their intellectual bona fides. I would say if you want classmates who talk about texts outside of class and who are passionate about human rights, you will feel out of place because most of the people here are about fashion, dating, and money.

my classmates are very friendly and helpful.

My classmates are very helpful and encouraging of one another.