Are you curious about the Black Student Experience at predominately white institutions (PWIs)?
See what 5 thriving students had to say in our Summer 2020 panel discussion. We talk about academic, student life, and extracurricular experiences at PWIs across the country.
You will hear from students from:
- Princeton University - Princeton, NJ
- Old Dominion University - Norfolk, VA
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Chapel Hill, NC
- Texas Christian University - Fort Worth, TX
- Duke University - Durham, NC
⏱️ Time Stamps
4:29 - What are your school's COVID-19 plans for the Fall?
8:30 - How have you/did you adapt to being away from home?
12:36 - Poll: How many schools did you apply to? Did you have help/guidance? AP credit? How did you decide on your school?
14:20 - Do you feel like you always have to prove you are capable to your professors?
18:35 - What can counselors/educators do to better equip students to choose between an HBCU and PWI?
21:22 - Thinking about academic rigor, did you feel like HS prepared you for college? If so, how?
24:07 - Can you share the racial demographics of your high school?
25:25 - Poll: Do you engage with advisors outside of course selection and scheduling?
27:29- How can university administration, professors and student allies create a more equitable environment at PWIs?
28:38 - Can you share what your schools are doing about diversity, equity and inclusion on campus?
30:40 - Myths and stereotypes about your school? Are they true?
35:00 - What has been your biggest challenge at a PWI?
36:30 - Poll: If you could do it all over again, would you select your school? Any parting advice for high school seniors?
36:50 - How active are BIPOC organizations and how have they helped you?
39:02 - Have you experienced any uncomfortable or racial experiences at your school? If so, how was it handled?
41:08 - Has your university made it clear how to report incidences?
41:30 - Who do you lean on for support?
44:00 - How do you take care of your mental health during school?
46:12 - Poll: Who has a job? Done internships? Manageable with classes?
47:56 - What do you wish you had known before enrolling at your school?
50:30 - Did you feel like you missed out on the Black experience of an HBCU?
52:20 - Any first-gen programs on your campus?
54:30 - Scholarship recommendations + advice
57:20 - Are you part of a greek organization?
58:10 - Do you ever feel left out at your PWI? + Parting words
Resources:
+ Common App: [ Ссылка ]
+ MyScholly Scholarship Finder: [ Ссылка ]
+ Test Optional Schools: [ Ссылка ]
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Hosts:
+ Danielle Marshall, Founder + Author, The College Visit Journal: Campus Visits Demystified, a guided note-taking resource for visits. Features include a tracker for college admission, various methods to evaluate a visit or recruitment activity, and resources section.
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CONTACT:
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+ Shamelle Yemofio, Founder of Keys to College provides expert private coaching to students and families by educating and empowering them to take proactive steps in the college preparation & application process.
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Event Sponsor: Hero Wellness
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