URM parents/alum, which PWI schools have you been happy with? Which to avoid?

[Anonymous]

I’m an HBCU alum and loved my college experience, however DS is primarily interested in PWI colleges due to his major.

What PWI colleges have you/your child enjoyed attending?
Did you have any issues finding a friend group and social activities?

Any PWI colleges you did not have a good experience at as an URM?

[Anonymous]

Bumping for visibility

[Anonymous]

My kid is at brown. Has found a community but says that black population seems smaller than she expected based in stats she saw on paper when she applied.

[Anonymous]

One of my closest friend's son (they are Black) is currently at GMU, which is technically a PWI--though very diverse and on the list of Minority Serving Institutions. They have been very pleased with the community, support, expectations. He's in a Black STEM organization that has been particularly helpful with navigating some major-specific challenges.

[Anonymous]

Kid is very happy at Temple. Highly diverse.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Kid is very happy at Temple. Highly diverse.

Temple's neighborhood is ROUGH

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My kid is at brown. Has found a community but says that black population seems smaller than she expected based in stats she saw on paper when she applied.

Is your kid ados?

That’s probably why the community feels smaller than what’s advertised on paper

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Kid is very happy at Temple. Highly diverse.

Temple's neighborhood is ROUGH

Their immediate campus is gorgeous, and they have safety units traveling the campus on bikes 24/7.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Kid is very happy at Temple. Highly diverse.

Temple's neighborhood is ROUGH

Well aware. He was intentional in his choice of college.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:One of my closest friend's son (they are Black) is currently at GMU, which is technically a PWI--though very diverse and on the list of Minority Serving Institutions. They have been very pleased with the community, support, expectations. He's in a Black STEM organization that has been particularly helpful with navigating some major-specific challenges.

I am an African-American who went to an HBCU and then GWU for law school. I was amazed at how many black people were at the law school. I loved my time there. The Black Law Students Association (BLSA) was super strong. I am not surprised undergrad is the same way.

[Anonymous]

Temple, VCU, GMU, Towson, UMBC are good options
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[Anonymous]

I’m hearing to avoid Boston College. But I know a group of POC graduates who remained friends and seem to have enjoyed college there 20 years ago.

[Anonymous]

UMiami

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m an HBCU alum and loved my college experience, however DS is primarily interested in PWI colleges due to his major.

What PWI colleges have you/your child enjoyed attending?
Did you have any issues finding a friend group and social activities?

Any PWI colleges you did not have a good experience at as an URM?

My kid is at a PWI and I am a graduate of 2 PWIs. What is your DS's intended major?

[Anonymous]

My African American DD is a junior at Columbia and loves it. I’m actually surprised every time I visit at the amount of POC walking around campus. She loves being in the city.