Ive been saying this for years. Paying top dollar and getting mediocre services is completely unacceptable. The people that made it turn a blind eye because they made it out instead of shaking things up so the next generation can have a better experience. Things have not changed for decades

I went to HU 37 years ago and the Administration SUCKED .. I sent my daughter to HU in 2021 and the Administration still SUCKS … my daughter and I were so frustrated after her first semester that we talked about transferring… I felt they were disrespecting my hard-earned money and disrespecting my brilliant, motivated child (and other students as well) … i.e multiple internet shutdowns, no COVID quarantine protocol for COVID positive roommate, mice in dining areas, low-quality food, unable to register because of HU error, flooding in dorm, mold in dorm, multiple classes cancelled without notice, impacted classroom sizes, etc. .. HOWEVER, the student body rocks, the professors that she’s had rock, the course material rocks, DC rocks… I’m glad she chose to stick it out, second semester was far better than first semester… good luck to you!

@raeonacashae

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I'm glad it worked out for your daughter ❤️

@Ginger_Spicy_Candor

Жыл бұрын

no protocols? yikes? I love HU but as a graduate of XULA, there are so many other beautiful HBCU options. Please consider another HBCU!!!

@vanityposh6348

Жыл бұрын

Ok...my daughter definitely isn't going here now. This is the type of feedback I was looking for...

@kingrook45

10 ай бұрын

Damn i was thinking of sending my daughter here

ONE OF MY CHILDREN ATTENDED, AND GRADUATED FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. SHE EXPERIENCED SOME OF THE SAME PROBLEMS. HBCU, OR PWI, NO UNIVERSITY IS PERFECT!

@raeonacashae

2 жыл бұрын

I definitely agree!

@summergirl0480

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, us black folks like to bring down our stuff in public.

@raeonacashae

2 жыл бұрын

@@summergirl0480 That is the case for some situations. However, this video's intended purpose was never to slander Howard's reputation as an institution or HBCU's for that matter, but simply shed light on my experience to give others perspective, create a space to discuss the matter, and hold Howard accountable for their actions.

@jazzyj6640

2 жыл бұрын

@@raeonacashae I totally understand. My mother attended Delaware State Univ and had a similar experience.

@Dannean7

29 күн бұрын

BGSU had none of that....beautiful campus and clean dorms.....nothing against Howard ijs....great food! At least back when I went graduated in 2009....

My daughter is there now and she is in full tears daily and want to leave. Administration sucks, no body knows anything about anything. Websites links don't work. Phones unanswered. Teachers scattered, curriculum is unknown and not existing. They do, however notify of crimes.

@raeonacashae

Жыл бұрын

Sometimes it can be very unorganized, I'm sorry your daughter is going through that.

@vanityposh6348

Жыл бұрын

Aww I'm sorry for her

@ayannaa8579

Жыл бұрын

I am a graduate student there now and I can DEFINITELY attest to those crime emails. About 3 times a week.

@msmadisonmae2642

Жыл бұрын

Hi! I’m a current highschool senior looking at Howard as one of my options. Can I be put in contact with your daughter so that I can receive some insight on her experience there ?

@bbrown1127

11 ай бұрын

Sucks! My daughter had the same experience. She came home her second semester of freshman year. Hope it turns around for her. 🙏🏾

I’m currently at Howard right now. I’m in my first semester as a transfer student. I got accepted into the school 3 weeks before the semester started and had to go in person to make sure I had housing. Howard definitely is interesting. It has its good and bad qualities. Hopefully while I’m here they’ll start improving more, but so far I like all the different activities, my classes, and the DC area. I wish you the best in whatever you choose to do.

@raeonacashae

8 ай бұрын

Thank you love, I hope you get everything you want out of Howard. Definitely not a bad school, it is what you make it. Good luck!

@Impex7

28 күн бұрын

ONE OF MY CHILDREN GRADUATED FROM HU IN SPRING 2023. AT TIMES, IT WAS A CHALLENGE FOR HER TO BE THERE. MAINLY BECAUSE OF ADMINISTRATORS LACK OF RESPONSE TO CERTAIN SITUATIONS. BUT, AS I PREVIOUSLY STATED, MOST, IF NOT ALL SCHOOLS HAVE SOME, OR ALL OF THE SAME PROBLEMS. MAYBE NOT TO THE SAME EXTENT, BUT THE PROBLEMS ARE THERE!😜

Wow, I’m thankful for you sharing your experience and I apologize that those experiences happened to you. God is blessing you and has His hand over you. I am looking forward on an update on your educational journey!

@raeonacashae

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and your kind words! God bless

@thelifeofautumnj9855

2 жыл бұрын

@@raeonacashae you're very welcome! thank you

Thank you for your video. You've helped me to open up to hearing both sides of Howard before financially committing to the institution. I feel as though some fear has lifted toward understanding why people leave the university. It creates an understanding that no where is complete perfection, everything has its balance of positive and negative for some people. Your video was like a tranquil goodbye to Howard and a sincere vibe, so thank you. I hope that your healing from this experience allows you a peaceful transition into your next institution.

@raeonacashae

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! ❤️

Dang… that’s really messed up. They know everyone is having at least one struggle dealing with this pandemic… they should have been more helpful. At the same time sometimes we have to Thank God for the delays because it means he’s preparing is for better. Wishing you all the best in your journey.

@raeonacashae

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, seeing it from this perspective definitely helped me in my journey to be more patient and grateful ❤️❤️

Thank you for sharing your story. At the end of the day, greatness is within you. You're going to do well in life regardless. I see that in you.

@raeonacashae

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! ❤️

@TheAdriaKilgore

2 жыл бұрын

@@raeonacashae You're welcome!

Good informational about your personal experience! I will say that I have attended both HBCU and PWI schools: *The premise of all educational institutions is "GET MONEY" (hearing little Kim in my head) *Fakeness is everywhere - Friends will come *Administrators help as much as possible but there are hundreds if not thousands of students so you become a "NEXT" therefore I suggest you do as much work upfront and arrive prepared *A post high school education is expensive (it's challenging to find affordable schools) *Do not look at any school when touring for gifts (some just don't have the budget) *Please READ and keep a copy of your contracts in the future Please *As an option, you could consider a community college where the costs are less, save up, then transfer to a four-year as an option however this is your decision I admire your braveness for being transparent and honesty about how you viewed the entire experience

For those discrediting her experience, I go to GMU and have never waited for anything. Someone ALWAYS answers my calls or emails as they should.

@don2672

5 ай бұрын

Exactly! I have gone to Towson, University of MD, and different community colleges and I have never waited for anything. I got into Howard for Grad school and it has been a nightmare to the point where I had to have a zoom call with the dean of my program several times just to do a medical deferment. This is MONTHS after classes started since no one could give me a straight answer….. Then they tried to blame the problem on me. Now I’m being told that I’m not a student in that graduate program anymore even though the dean personally messaged me the ok to register. They told me I should prepare to not be able to take classes this upcoming semester because they don’t know if they can fix my account in time for the beginning of the semester. Howard is trash!

She is NOT saying she expects a college to be perfect. She is saying something much DEEPER. She is ultimately saying to FOLLOW YOUR GUT on first impressions & to always KNOW YOUR WORTH regarding experiences you choose for yourself.

Great video young lady, you speak very clear & articulate. Speaking from a parent perspective you’re not alone. So many students fell threw the cracks during that time & still having issues at these so called prestigious collie& institutions. My son always have to go on a mission to find courses to fulfill his full time credit requirement. Ik this is an old video, I hope you were able to get into another school of your liking to graduate.

@raeonacashae

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the support. It is definitely not easy to stay motivated to go to school with so many obstacles, but luckily, I was able to transfer to University at Buffalo, where they have been very helpful.

wow i’m genuinely sorry that happened to you ❤️ but everything happens for a reason, keep pushing!

@raeonacashae

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely ❤️ thank you for the support

Thank you! Great info. Please keep us posted on your academic endeavors.

Same way I felt about Southern University...attitudes galore

Great honest review, thank you!!

On to bigger & better 😎

@raeonacashae

2 жыл бұрын

The next chapter starts now 🤩

Tbh I think them NOT wining and dining you and giving you the free stuff helped you look into the school more and make a less emotion based decision. More prospective students should do this, because schools REALLY emphasize that emotional experience. I’m sorry it wasn’t a great experience for you. Kudos to you on making this video and making the hard decision to drop out. This is a good video, too!

@raeonacashae

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching, and I like your perspective on it, you definitely got what you saw and maybe I should've looked more into that.

You spoke your truth and honestly the school should be ashamed.... they don't have enough course offerings and you are penalized....unacceptable

I'm so sorry you had to experience this...hopefully we can make things better

This video is definitely helpful towards me narrowing down my decision on where I want to spend my undergrad at for premed. And honestly don’t want the problems. It’s already a lot trying to study and get good grades clinical hours and experience, shadowing, research hours and the whole nine yards PLUS the debt. Definitely think I’ll be a better fit someone else.

@jentrification_

4 ай бұрын

correct. the transition to adulthood is hard enough. you don't need to suffer through additional issues to say that you kept it real.

@Dannean7

29 күн бұрын

Give a look at BGSU I loved it!!! @PNKBUDDHA

Thanks for sharing .

Honestly waiting weeks to get a response on your financial aid status is so annoying

Great info as we start to look at colleges for fall '24. HU is in her top 5.

@vanityposh6348

Жыл бұрын

It was my daughter's number 1 until recently.

Thank you for sharing. I know people don't want to hear the truth but the issues that exists are NOT acceptable. Especially the nasty attitudes from administration, inability to reach financial aid...etc...

Praying the BIGGEST blessings for you!! And I pray that you have Jesus’s strength to keep going.❤️❤️

@raeonacashae

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much ❤️❤️

Thank for sharing

I know that people sometimes like to compare HBCU's to other schools but it's not a good comparison. My neighbors daughter was only at Howard one semester and dropped out. She has been very quiet about her reasons, really it could be anything. To me she was just so sad, so no reason to go back if she was not going to be happy. From the stories I heard that the dorms were not clean and the admin staff was incompetent. She is now back in her home city enrolled at Arcadia University which is a primarily white institution but about 10% black, 20% asian and hispanic. The important thing is that she is happy again and smiling and learning. I would say that Howard or an HBCU is not for everybody. For any college I would say do your research. Make sure that they have the staff they need to run things. Make sure that they have a good reputation for your field of study. Talk to alumni, talk to current students. Visit and tour the campus, with a guide and on your own. Make sure you look at the financials of attending for 4 to 6 years. Make sure you can afford it and make sure that it's not overpriced. To save money you can do your first two years at a local community college. Lastly, have anywhere from 3 to 5 other schools on your list.

Yep! Not much has changed....

literally just toured and had similar experience. Praying my daughter chooses XULA but will pay for wherever she chooses to give her the experience she wants.

thank uuu

You will do well anywhere! Ivy, hidden Ivy, sister Ivy……. That’s you!

@raeonacashae

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, that means a lot! 🥹

As an alumna of Howard, Webster and Barry Universities I have yet to experience a stress free non problematic registration. My perspective is wherever there's red tape there are hurdles to overcome and college is no exception. I've begun to think some level of adversity is built in to develop the perseverance all young adults need to navigate life successfully.

Biggest takeaway, Howard U AIN'T Harvard U. Kind of "Ivy League light", it seems.

I found it funny how u said u had to come out of pocket 13k a year but they just offered student from the Ukrainian free tuition and board. I wanted to go to Howard my senior year because I did originally want to go to a hbcu because my high school is like a hbcu I’m black myself but I’m glad I didn’t…

@quelquun2018

2 жыл бұрын

Them doing that would be news worthy

@dalagamble3164

2 жыл бұрын

@@quelquun2018 hbcus never offer students nothing. And if they do it’s not that much they still have to come out of pocket 10k+. Imagine the students have to come out of pocket 20k a year end want to do engineering or pre med. a major that requires intense studying and to have good grades. They have to work full time to come up with 2000 every month for school. But Ukrainian can get free board and tuition. That’s backwards

@corineamoree

2 жыл бұрын

That’s Hampton that’s doing that, not Howard. Hampton is an HBCU in Virginia

@monicahill6175

2 жыл бұрын

@@dalagamble3164 That's incorrect. I received a merit scholarship for a full ride. HBCU scholarship are the same as PWI scholarship process, they vary. The higher your GPA, test scores, and essays will determine the amout you qualify for.

@reet7060

Жыл бұрын

@@monicahill6175 I have the highest scholarship and you still have to come outta pocket. Honors program too. They only cover tuition and a few grand more. But none of that matters when they’ve increased the tuition $3k in the last 3 years, without anything to show. 3 condemned main college buildings, and many other condemned properties. They won’t even be fixed by 2025.

How difficult is it to get into Howard? I want to go for film

@raeonacashae

2 жыл бұрын

I recommend finding something about you that stands out from the crowd, they love variety and diversity, and perfecting that craft. Besides that, being really studious and academically inclined definitely doesn't hurt.

@bresunflower

2 жыл бұрын

@@raeonacashae Ok thank you so much! I appreciate it

I think that Howard has a few things that need improvement. The Financial Aid office definitely struggles. A good portion of students are receiving financial aid and they need a bigger department, but that costs the students. I think not being vaccinated was a big problem for you getting classes. You could have taken basket weaving to keep your credits and then switched. Friends seem to be so hard to come by at HU. Maybe the school needs more administration involvement to ice break students. I’m glad you’ve moved on and are pressing forward.

My daughter is not vaccinated and we considered howard but decided covid protocols are important especially if you are not vaccinated. I need my daughter to have the full college experience regardless of her vaccination status. I am sorry this happened to you!

@raeonacashae

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your sincerity! I do understand the intensity of the situation with COVID, and based upon what students came forward saying about the protocols and treatments of students who contracted COVID, it made my decision to leave even more solid.

@Ginger_Spicy_Candor

Жыл бұрын

I love HU but as a graduate of XULA, there are so many other beautiful HBCU options. Please consider another HBCU!!! And regarding the students with vaccination waivers, the vax is only required to live on campus. You can get a waiver through the health department but double check because I graduated WAY before covid and you just live off campus (across the street literally, you can just walk or rideshare over and hang out on campus alllllllll day and evening - 24 hour library) and XULA also houses students at some hotels downtown (pandemic accommodation)

My daughter went to an HBCU and there is a huge issue with Administration being present and available and helpful. There is no excuse to still be having the same issues for decades. Lack of leadership and people not doing their job and expect students to do well is sad. Sounds like it’s overhyped and they are more concerned with getting money from students.

My Son Goes there and when we First Registered him Finacial Aid Depart was so Useless the whole Administrations is a Joke. They are Uppity Black Folks. I had to read the Chick in the Financial Aid. I will never Give them MFrs another dollar they do Not care About Their Students they Want that Money! Love His Professers!

@judeayo1806

2 жыл бұрын

you write like an uneducated two year old. I am sure they dont need your dollar

@johj2126

2 жыл бұрын

College is a business rich stay rich

Thank u for sharing. My daughter also went to Howard and experienced a lot of the things you mentioned. Its overated

@eunicebediako4986

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!!! Honestly its just the prestigious name that's all!!!!!

@redvelvet9876

5 ай бұрын

Most expensive overpriced American universities are over-rated, no matter if their HBCU or PWI.

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@edwardadams8123

2 ай бұрын

I like those 73 questions videos. One common HBCU theme is complaints about administration and school facilities.

Are there HSLU! Oh they go to PWI bc HSBU prob don’t accept outsiders!

Watching this after I spent $99 on the app 😩

@raeonacashae

2 жыл бұрын

It's definitely an... experience 😭

@yourstruly_777

Жыл бұрын

There are other young people who loved it.

I’m happy you moved on!

what many haters in these types of videos miss is that besides purchasing a home, college is the most expensive endeavor an adult will make and their lives. it is an investment. and one can choose to do with their investment as they wish. I wouldn't go buy a car without tires. I wouldn't buy a house without a roof. so why would anyone discount this young lady's experience or any other young person's "why I left video?" it's not about putting down one institution to compare it to another. it's not about poo pooing on the HBCU experience, it's about the return on your investment. lastly, how can any entity (person or school) expect to improve without critique?

All colleges and universities have their negatives. There are a$$holes at conmunity colleges.

@OGPimpin

Жыл бұрын

No excuse, especially with the cost you pay per year per student to go to these institutions.

is this howard law school ?

@raeonacashae

Жыл бұрын

Hi! I actually went for journalism at their school for communications, but my experience was entirely online and remote.

Every institution has it own admin issues. Seem like you were ready for the challenge of college. Everything was difficult during the pandemic. Good luck to you.

@raeonacashae

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it! Thank you for watching!

This was brave. I attended Howard for two degrees. I belong to a HU family. While the issues that you raise are important, Howard teaches you to grow up. Instead of waiting for a returned call, HU teaches you to show up, get a person's name and follow up. I work at a PWI and attended another HBCU. All of your comments are common place across both institutions. The pandemic was something that was unexpected. The WORLD had to learn to adapt. You along with all of the other students in the world had to learn to navigate a new world. I don't that you issues were just experienced at HU.... Blessings to you as you are still standing.

@ayannaa8579

Жыл бұрын

I agree that it shows you to follow and keep pushing but I shouldn't hvae to fight to get a response from my advisor or be told no when I ask my professor to help. I think that sometimes the lack of professionalism and accountability allows faculty and staff to get by doing the same thing for decades. Coming originally from a PWI I was so excited to come to the Mecca out of all places but honestly they really let me down. It's April and one of classes has continually been canceled since Feb. I think we gotta change that way of thinking to an extent man.

Is any colorism there? Do they allegedly use the brown paper bag test,?

@raeonacashae

2 жыл бұрын

Personally, I have never been to campus, but something like that does not seem like it would occur there. For the most part, there's a multitude of people of all different backgrounds, mostly focused on finishing out their degree, getting proper amenities for what they paid, and less on racial aspects.

@tua09769

2 жыл бұрын

Brown paper bag😄😄 Really? I never even heard of that. I went to howard eons ago and met plenty of biracial/ half white blacks

@reet7060

Жыл бұрын

There’s actually colorism against lighter skinned kids. A lot of xenophobia as well. Strange place

@yourstruly_777

Жыл бұрын

What?!!!

So Howard University is an uppity HBCU. Okay got it. According to you

@dariusjeffers5694

Жыл бұрын

It's really uppity and the campus doesn't match that mindset. My cousin dropped out too. It's like bougie and broke at the same time

So you're blaming the school for losing your scholarship? How it's it their fault you didn't have a chance to register for your classes. PWI have the same issue, they're several videos on her people saying the same thing about Ivy colleges and PWI. Fake friends are everywhere. But this is your opinion and your entitled to it. But you said it yourself you'll still be there if you were able to get the credits. So it wasn't that bad.

@raeonacashae

Жыл бұрын

"Her people" what do you mean by that? 🤨 Don't try to discredit a person's experience, because everybody's tolerance and reactions are different. I said what I said in the video to give perspective on ONE person's experience, my own--take it as you may.

@monicahill6175

Жыл бұрын

@@raeonacashae *on here. As stated "But this is your opinion and you're entitled to it". I wasn't discrediting anything...just stating my opinion as well.

@reet7060

Жыл бұрын

Nah it’s bad

@yourstruly_777

Жыл бұрын

@@reet7060 mainly bc yall think life is SUPER easy. ALL schools have challenges.

@reet7060

Жыл бұрын

@@yourstruly_777 wtf are you talking about? I said Jack shit about wanting the school’s curriculum to be easy. It’s actually easy af but the professors’ are all really lazy. Uploading syllabi 2 weeks after class starts, not showing up to their own office hours, purposefully avoiding emails, departments stealing money from students. You have to worry about everything BUT the curriculum at this hog wash school

I'm Confused How Can You Come To This Country Open Up A Day Care Got Fentinal A Baby Dies 3 Hospitalized What Kind Of Degrees Do they have

You seem to be confused about life. Grow up, you want life handed to you.

@raeonacashae

Ай бұрын

Worked for everything I have. How about let's make institutions take accountability to improve using the massive amounts of funding they receive. You're the problem in the community that keeps inhibiting mediocrity for the sake of a name 👎🏾