My time spent at Howard University, during Freshman Week, proved to be an unforgettable experience. I indulged in a host of campus sponsored events. The trip to Target was a highlight as I had the chance to meet many of my fellow HU students while in line. Events such as Club Fur taught me to arrive to events early if you wish to use public services. The pinning ceremony was also entertaining as we saw the band perform for us.
Overall the first week of class was an exhausting process. My classes had to be readjusted due to the amount of people registered for chemistry. This provided me with the chance to know the campus well and learn where my classes would be. The most appealing class was Freshman Seminar as it gave me a chance to reflect on my thoughts and feelings of the past week. The most interesting concept mentioned in the seminar is the upcoming "Torn and New" lecture. I look forward to the chance of learning how early African slaves were able to create a new society from the remnants of their old one and assimilating colonial life into their daily routines. Another interesting concept touched upon was the idea of a "house with no privacy". I believe this is instrumental in letting a community like Howard grow together as a family.
I believe my expectations of Howard University have been met. It has presented itself as an open community of black students willing to help another. In addition life at Howard has taught me a car is not as an essential as I had thought. Though the campus terrain is tough on one's body, I have seen that most off campus destinations are easy to reach on foot. Overall I am happy with life at Howard University.
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