Howard University Top Questions

As much as I brag (as you will read in the nexxt question) of Howard's promise and history, much of the students committment to social change and political activism has died with the 80's. I believe that Howard has a unique history and, therefore, ability to make significant changes in the continuing fight for civil rights, equality, and community involvement. To me, then, the worst thing about Howard is that too many of its students get lost into social retreats: fashion, social clubs, and living for social success. Too many have become estranged from life's worthy issues.

The worst thing about the school that I attend is the lack of assistance from the administration buildings. It is very hard to reach those that aork there (even the front desk). When you are finally in contact with someone they usually refuse to let you speak to the people you really need to talk to. Often times the employees at the aid building don't provide any type of relevant answers or suggestions to help whatever your situation might be.

The administration is extremely slow

I think the worst thing about Howard University is the perception of the students in the community and the lack of interaction with the community that brought about most of the misunderstandings. While I attended Howard over 25 years ago, the community felt the students were standoffish.

The worst thing about my school is the cost. Howard University is known as the top HBCU in the country so it comes along the prestigious amount. The situation I am in does not benefit from the cost; it is an added on burden.

The worst thing about Howard University is Administration issues that one may encounter upon being enrolled in the school. It is the most stressful andd frustrating thing about Howard. Sometime getting the right information is tough to obatain through the university and that is the the worst thing about my school.

I think the worst thing at my school would have to be the Financial Aid building. I say this because they arent many workers there so many files and documents get lost and your things aren't processed ,which holds you back from getting your academic studies straight .They can sometimes be unorganized and slow.

The worst thing about Howard University would, again, be its administration. As previously stated, the employees' slow and mediocre work is extremely frustrating, making Howard University's worst attribute its Administration building.

The worst thing about my school is the lack of finacial aid to students who would normally obtain such through merit. Scholars are appreciated here only through praise, not through monetary assistance. It's an HBCU, so we don't necessaruly have racial issues here, however there is a mjaor class distinction, that is obvious form the time one sets foot one campus. Howard would do well to treat less-financially endowed students with more respect.

The worst thing about my school is that they are understaff and provide inadequate administrative services. The Administration office at my school constantly loses important documents, they don't respond to student in a timely manner, and they are downright rude.

Howard University gives no instructions on how to be a successful Howard student. It is up to students to plan and execute their own academic track. Howard provides subtle hints along the way. It bestows all students with a blank canvas, a paintbrush, one paint color, and no instructions. Students must acquire more paints and brushes to complete their masterpiece. On their peregrination to acquire more supplies, students must fight through rigorous battles relying solely on one another. Once "the dust has settled," students will appreciate every battle because it has allowed them to create a masterpiece--the Howard Experience.

The worst thing about Howard University is the location in which it is located. Howard University is located on Georgia Ave in Northwest DC. The crime rate is very high and it is not advised to walk alone, especially at night. Locals also have the ability to walk on campus freely which I consider to be very dangerous.

The worst thing about my school is that it is very competitive. I wouldnt say being competitive is a bad thing but coming in as a freshman sometimes you can get intimidated by the upperclassmen and therefore restrain yourself from reaching your highest potential. Also my school is very large with almost 10,000 undergrad students so it can be very difficult to find where you belong and where you fit in. You have to get involved and make yourself at home.

The worst thing about my school is that most of the buildings on campus are fairly old. My school has been around for many years and alot of the facilities are beginning to break down. The school has to use alot of money to work on this problem. But they have begun to upgrade and build some new buildings.

The thing I would consider the worst about my school is that the administration aspect of it is rather weak. Sometimes they can very untimely, uninformative, and not care enough about the students well being. At times, the Howard administration can seem very apethetic to how students may feel and not appreciate us as people who have a right to voice our opinion.

Howard University is one of the top Historically Black Institution in the United State however like most school it does has its flaws. As a freshman at Howard University i feel as that the school could do better with housing on campus. On campus housing is very difficult at howard leaving many students to go to different universities or others who choose to commute unable to fully expericence the college as a whole. Howard should work on the housing dilema.

Probably the worst thing about my school would be the admission process. It could be handled in a professional manner a lot better. Sending out the right paperwork and material to future students and giving them that information on time.

The worst thing about my school, is the way the administrtion handles timing. They do not update statuses, return or answer phone calls, then they blame the students.

The worse thing about my school is the mentally that some people have when leaving here. Not every experience here has been great for anyone, but i don't think that's different from any other school. However, some people graduate focused on the bad experiences and don't give back as alumni. In the end it hurts the growth of our university and it detracts from the service and community spirit the university was founded on.

The worst thing about Howard would be the lack of organization within the administration building. Students are regularly given the run-around when persuing answers to simple questions. We absolutely cannot trust the workers to help. We must always check and double check to make sure things are done. Especially in the financial aid office. I know people who have spent more than 4 hours in the administration building to take care of business.