Howard University Top Questions

My school is unique because it embaces not only the African-American culture, but the African culture as well. It allows African-American students who've never visited Africa to meet with students and teahers who reign from Africa. A lot of the English curriculum is basedaround the African/African-American culture and gives the students a sense of pride for their culture.

My school was founded in 1867 and trained individuals to help those in the South to become education during the times were Blacks were not allowed or discriminated against educationally. The founder was also the founder of the Freedman Bureau.

I never considered any other schools; once I decided upon Howard University at age seven. Nestled in Washington DC, Howard University has exquisite views of the Capitol Building and the Washington Monument just to name a few. Furthermore, Howard University has a diverse and dynamic campus life. There are over 116 countries represented on its campus and 178 recognized campus clubs and organizations. More importantly, academics remain a focus of Howard University. It maintains prestige academically through spirited and well informed professors. Where can you get diversity mixed with prestige? You cannot find it anywhere except Howard university.

It is a friendly learning enviornment. Also, the White House is in walking distance.

Howard University is unique because only on this campus will one get the opportunity to meet students from every corner of the world and see them incorporate thier culture into the actual campus. We have students from Nigiria, Trinidad, Russia, ect...Instead of standing out, the students at Howard University use out cultural differences to make our campus. No matter where one is in the world they are sure to be in the company of a Howard alum. Here at Howard we don't just talk big, we do big!

I think that my school is unique in that even though it is considered a historically black university, it is extremely diverse in its students and faculty. People here do not judge you by appearance or lifestyle. You can always find someone with the same interests as you no matter what it is. I also like how this school helps you connect to your roots no matter what they are.

Its and HBCU. It's in the nations capital. The area gets every season and has opportunites for cultural diversity. It had my intended major

Howard University is one of the elite HBCU's in the country. What makes it unique is that there are students from all walks of life and different parts of the world, but they all have the common goal of attaing a higher education.

Make sure you talk to students and professors about what Howard is really like before you decide to attend. The admissions committee will present a "package" to you on open house days, but Howard is not all it claims to be and it is not for everyone.

What is unique about my school in comparison to others that I had considered is that it is an HBCU. I am able to experience a rich culture and tradition. Also, it is in the heart of Washington, DC and allows me to explore our nations capitol and meet people from all over the world.

The warmth of the students toward each other its a family atmosphere

It is an HBCU(Historically Black College/University.

Howard is an all black school, and while we maintain pride in our african roots, we still have very high standards that other schools may not have. We also are very accepting and open to different people.

Howard University is one of the most unique colleges that I have ever been to in my life. One of the most unique attributes about Howard University is that it has so many people that are just like you--not only people that share majors, but also socially. More than anything, Howard University makes it easy for anyone to be able to fit in and gain many friends that could possibly become lifetime friends. Even though Howard University is a Historical Black University, it is easy for anyone Caucasian, Asian, Caribbean, African, European or any other nationality to fit in.

It's the most prestigious African American Institution. Students from ivy league institutions come to OUR job fairs! The networking oppurtunities are endless.

It is located in the city and gives numerous opportunites for meeting people, both famous and non-famous. Also allows one to be close with the politicians.

My school is very artistic and encourages individuality. Some may not seem redicent to accept other people based on their differences, but looks are deceiving at this campus and most people have a very open mind and think practically.

This school is located in a city environment, which offers many places to apply for jobs. Also there is a very conveint metro system which allows students the freedom to leave campus.

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It Howard what you go through to stay at this school will prepare you for the real world