Howard University Top Questions

They brother and sisterhood we all share

The best thing about Howard University is the school's dedication to educating African American students about their history and culture. I believe this is the best thing about Howard because having a strong undertanding and appreciation for one's history and culture creates a strong foundation and understanding of oneself. Without this foundation and confidence it is almost impossible to be successful in the world today. It is for this reason that I believe this is the best thing about Howard University.

Variety of peole from all over the world.

The best thing about Howard is the cultural awareness it provides you with and the strong network you attain over time.

The Business school at Howard does have a great reputation for getting students job offers their senior year of college. For most of us it is with a company that we have already been interning with through Howard. They give us a lot of opportunites to bond with some of the corporate sponsors so that we are able to build a business relationship.

The best thing about my school is the historical grounds on and off campus. My school is located in the nations capital and is home to many influential figures in our world today. The other thing would have to be the warm and loving hearts and spirits of each indiviual at Howard. Howard is home to many outside students and faculty that bring a bit of americas diversity into one.

THe legacy of attending Howard University.

The best thing about my school the legacy of greatness this school produces. Alum like Thurgood Marshall, Debbie Allen,literary legend Toni Morrison,Zora Neale Hurston,or Mrs. Huxtable Tony Award winning actress herself Phylicia Rashad. The list goes on but it's nostalgic to walk the same halls as such men and women of excellence,it gives us all as a student body a sense of purpose. I'm good friends with Amiri Baraka's grand daughter,the 9 fraternities and sororities that men and women all over the world are now apart of started here! I'm next.

I cannot limit this answer to one item. I would have to say the various organizations available and the academic life. Howard has over 50 organizations, ranging from sororities, to language clubs, and everything in between. When you find yourself having too much free time, look into the various clubs and organizations on campus, and see what catches your eye. I guarantee that that there is a club or organization that will everyone's interest. The academic aspect has definitely taught me to use all of the available resources on campus and to always aspire to learn more.

The best thing about Howard University is definitely the sense of togetherness. Although the university is not perfect, the students join together and work through what ever issues there may be. I have students hold countless protests or fundraisers to help their peers find housing or raise enough money to come back to school. Howard University students love Howard, which in turn shows in the way we interact with each other.