The Pro Football Hall of Fame hosted the second Annual Classic College Fair. Colleges from across the nation including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) schools attended the fair and showed the students what their programs have to offer.
GlenOak High School students had the opportunity to take a trip and learn more about the HBCU schools. They visited the Hall of Fame Dome and went to see many colleges and learn more about their opportunities.
“Overall, I learned how to not go into debt in college, how to apply, what type of scholarships to apply to and how much tuition is at different colleges,” senior Briea Sanders said.
HBCU schools have helped twice as many students gain access to college than other institutions according to The Centrury Foundation. The HBCU’s goal is to create a diverse community and offer education on cultural history to the student body.
“I was honestly opened up to so much more information about historically black colleges, why they were made and how they benefit African American students,” senior Ava Collins said.
Historically black colleges and universities are not just meant for African American students. Over the years these schools have seen a rise of multiple races attending its schools.
“HBCUs are not only for black people, they can aid all races,” senior Malcolm Morgan said. “It’s about being immersed in the history of black culture.”
GlenOak students were able to talk to other alumni, admissions officers and current students to learn and hear from HBCU schools and their college experience. Schools such as Clark Atlanta, Jackson State and Bethune-Cookman were just a few of the schools in attendance.
“The goal of the trip was to give students who attended a closer look into what HBCUs are all about,” Morgan said. “It also allowed students to expand their educational horizons.”
