The importance of HBCU appreciation during Homecoming!

This last week was very exciting and a break from the daily routine of going to classes. The week of homecoming is a time for everyone to relax a little, show some school pride and have a little fun. I think during this time, we as students, all need to also appreciate our HBCU and its history. We are all lucky that we attend this The Southern University A&M college. We are part of a tradition, our on special place in academia were we not only learn, we are taught to appreciate the achievements of our culture and heritage. The excitement of the alumni this homecoming gave a great example to present students, entailing that we are a part of a family, the historical black college experience.
Attending a more secular university we would miss out on this once in a life time understanding. So, we must learn to celebrate this and apricate this and demand more of ourselves. Though this is a time to celebrate football and the nationally known Human Jukebox, it’s also a time we should take for reflection and think about what we can do to make our university the best HBCU. Instead of complaining about the problems we have, it would be better if we came together and tried to fix the problems. Instead of littering, dispose of the trash properly, let’s keep the bathrooms clean and not leave trash on the elevators and respect the professors and staff. All of this plays into appreciating our HBCU. Let’s face it, for some of us this is the only university that would give us a chance of making a better future for ourselves. The university experience is what you make of it. We are one Southern University lets appreciate, what was made for us!