Howard University
“I am going to talk about my experienceBrightArt & Design Department
I am going to talk about my experience at Howard so far, as a freshman, and as a commuter student.
Commuting: Commuting is terrible. The Shaw/Howard station is quite a walk from campus and the shuttle buses never seem to come frequently.
Commuting: Commuting is terrible. The Shaw/Howard station is quite a walk from campus and the shuttle buses never seem to come frequently.
Professors: a hit or miss situation. There are some professors that will help you, but you have to ask for it or prove that you are worthy of taking up their time to help you. Not that this is a bad thing: I have met so many wonderful professors here. Now, some of them are truly terrible and cannot explain their subject work or simply do not want to help you at all.
Students: to me, the best part about Howard. You will meet SO many cool people here. Everyone is pretty nice, and there are a lot of outgoing people here that will make you laugh or smile. There are so many different people here and you will love Howard if you love to meet all kinds of people. It is really easy to meet people here and make friends: all you have to do is not be too afraid to approach anybody or introduce yourself. Many students at other colleges complain that they can't meet people because they are not dorming, however, at Howard, that isn't a problem.
Major/Minor: because of the situation I am in right now, the biggest advice I can give is to do your research about the programs Howard offers. Please, Please, Please, do not enroll at this school "just to be here." You will find yourself wasting your time and $19,000 of tuition money. Howard offers many programs, but only enroll if your program is popular at Howard and can get you a job or internship because you are in that program at Howard.
I made the mistake in being in a program that is simply ludicrous and mediocre and I am transferring. Howard doesn't provide good resources for ALL of their programs, just to let you know.In closing, Howard was truly an experience that I am grateful to have experienced. I have met wonderful people and learned a lot about myself, however, continuing my education here will not help me in the long run.
view full review→Mar 25 2011
1st Year Female -- Class 2014
Social Life: A, Education Quality: F
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“I applied to Howard University and was toldBrightArt & Design Department
I applied to Howard University and was told I was accepted. Then three weeks later after I visit the campus tell all my other colleges thank you but I have chosen a different college, I am told I was not accepted into the school. How frustrating and what a horrible experience. I mean the cruelty of being accepted and then told I am not after turning down other colleges is absurd. The rejection letter offered me to transfer in. I don't think so, first of all you can't get anyone on the phone to call you back or email you a response. They are unprofessional and unorganized.
view full review→May 28 2010
1st Year Female -- Class 2014
Innovation: C-, Education Quality: F
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“Students here are very high fashion, high maintenance,Quite BrightArt & Design Department
Students here are very high fashion, high maintenance, uppity, and hold their heads up high and down to the ground at the same time. Some students are here for an education while others are here for a fashion show/popularity contest. It is kind of like my high school. Most students come from privileged backgrounds and suburbia and believe everyone that does not speak, act, or dress like them are hoods. Money does not seem to be a big thing when it comes to material things for many students. There is a lot of joans and other talk to put people down that are considered hoods or poor. It is a culmination of upper black society while mixing with the ideas of being hood rich in my opinion. Although Howard is in uptown, northwest DC, there seems to be no connection at all with the city among students and others in the Howard community. However, this seems to be the case with other HBCU’s from what some of my friends have experienced. There is some school spirit on campus, mainly around homecoming, but it could be a lot better seeing students from other universities around the city support their schools more. Education wise, HU offers some good and some really bad programs and professors, sometimes it is the luck of the draw. There is a lot of crime around campus; however, DC offers students a lot to do and U street is not too far away and the metro is only a few blocks from campus. HU is ok, but could be a lot better, just make sure you bring lots of cash because DC is really expensive.
view full review→Apr 01 2006
2nd Year Female -- Class 2008
Surrounding City: A, Perceived Campus Safety: F
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