Upon my return to the U.S. and Allegheny College after my study abroad experience I plan to do two things to promote the Gilman Program and the importance of international education on campus. The first action I propose is hosting a general body meeting that will be open to the entire Allegheny campus to attend to talk about Black students and why it is a rare occurrence for us to study abroad. In this discussion we will talk about external factors that deter Black students from studying abroad such as socioeconomic status and race. In addition we will discuss internal conflicts such as family issues that may also play a role in Black students desire to study abroad. After having this conversation I will give a personal story as to why I decided …show more content…
In regards to the importance of international education I plan on talking about how more prepared I am for my future career and how important it is to get out of their comfort zones. Also, I plan to discuss the cultural benefits of international education because the most of the learning comes from being hands on in the community and not in a classroom setting. My second proposal it to create some sort of mentoring program between students of color who are interested in studying abroad and matching them with another student of color who was able to study abroad with the aid of the Gilman’s Scholarship Program. In this mentorship I plan to to have each pair talk about their career goals, how studying abroad will help them reach their goals, as well as a number of other things. The mentor will also help the mentee with applying to the Gilman scholarship in addition to figuring out what study abroad program would be best. Overall, my project goals are to get more students of color, especially black students, on Allegheny College’s campus to study abroad with the help of the Gilman …show more content…
My current position on the executive board is Chief of Staff. I plan on collaborating with my club, ABC, as well as the Association for Caribbean Students(ACS), and the Association for African Students(ASA) to gather as many students who identify as Black to attend my general body meeting to promote the Gilman’s Scholarship and the importance of international education as a Black student. Since I am an active member of all three of the black student organizations it will not be a challenge to
For almost two hundred years, Historically Black Colleges and Universities or HBCUs have played a pivotal role in the education of African-American people, and negro people internationally. These schools have provided the majority of black college graduates at the Graduate and Post-Graduate level; schools such as Hampton University, Morehouse University, Spellman University and Howard University are four universities at the forefront of the advanced education of blacks. For sometime there has been a discussion on whether or not these institutes should remain in existence or if they are just another form of racism. There were also concerning the quality of education provided at these institutions. In my opinion, from the evidence provided in our own world today, HBCUs are very important and significant in the education of black people throughout the nation, and are essential to our society.
... The amalgam of cultural and educational backgrounds will surely affect our college in the future; however, the tradition of the historically black college will not be lost. When our chorale and gospel choir sing spirituals on Founder's Day or commencement, one cannot forget the auspicious beginning of our college and the many colleges like ours, the ideal men and women like Booker T. Washington envisioned and strove to achieve. In this time of historical backsliding when doors are closing to talented students of color, the historically black college is again a home and a sacred space, a setting where one can cultivate talent, self love and the love of others--a special place where the bonds to a past and to an American tradition erase all personal feelings of self-aggrandizement and intellectual pride, a place where the self encounters the struggle of America's past, a place where the soul grows deep like the rivers. WORKS CITED Anderson, James D. The Education of Blacks in the South, 1860-1935.
The purpose of this organization is to bring people of all racial backgrounds together on a bi-weekly basis in a mission to provide a constructive exchange, including topics of education, culture, civic duty, recreational events, finance, health, and social events to promote the projects and philosophy of Black Students on Campus.
In order to fully understand the importance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities as well as the importance of their preservation and need for continuation, one...
The subject of higher education versus industrial education in the Black society has existed since the two options were open to African-Americans after liberation. Both modes of education act a vital part in African-American corporate identity since they both act as one of many cultural representations.
Clearly, HBCUs provide several benefits to African-American students. Not only have they helped to combat the cycle of discrimination that minority students experienced before the civil rights initiatives of the 1960s, but they strive to provide a warm, supportive and inclusive academic environment that addresses African-American college students as a whole person. Additionally, HBCUs are increasing their efforts to ensure that higher education is accessible, affordable and achievable for individuals with unique socioeconomic challenges. Despite obstacles, historically Black institutions will continue to play a vital and significant role in the fabric of higher education.
As previously stated, it appears there are persistant barriers present that hinder enrollment, retention, and rate of graduation for African Americans in higher education. It is imperative that educational concerns for African Americans are addressed at all levels, but it is particularly important at the post secondary stage. Higher levels of education are associated with both lower unemployment rates and a higher income. If...
The Irish American Scholar Program will significantly enhance my educational goals for school as well as my life experiences. The unique opportunity this program offers coincides with a family value of expanding one’s knowledge beyond the small bubble of the everyday and exploring the world. The value of embracing new opportunities started with my grandfather when he broke away from the norm of his family and expanded his boundaries. His family, traditionally, lived and moved together, but when his family moved to Michigan, my grandfather decided to remain in Arkansas and join the Air Force, allowing him to travel not only in the United States but abroad to England. Similarly, my father decided to go to college several hours away from his family at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. This decision led him to a career with the government where he was able to experience several different cultures in the workplace and abroad. Being surrounded by inspirational family members has inspired me to pursue my own unique experience.
Over the years there has been a significant decrease in the percentage of African American male success in higher education. Not only does this effect society as a whole, but more importantly this effects the African- American community as well. The high percentage of uneducated African- American males will result in increased crime rate, shortened life span and overall hard life. However this epidemic can be stopped by looking at the contributing factors of why there is a decrease in African-American male success in higher education and how to change it. Throughout the paper I will be addressing the issues as to why there are not more black men in higher education, by looking at the contributing factors such as environmental stressors, student’s perceptions, racial identity issues, academic and social integration, family upbringing and the media. The attrition rate of African- American male students could be changed and decreased drastically. Increasing our understanding of these differences would enable us to better meet the needs of young black men.
Brown, Tamara L., Gregory Parks, and Clarenda M. Phillips. African American Fraternities and Sororities: The Legacy and the Vision. Lexington: University of Kentucky, 2005. Print.
In the lives of minority students, education is seen as essential. It’s a dream, one that we are still trying to interpret. If we know nothing else, we know that education is important because it determines the future one is going to have. The major problem is that the education of minority students before college is poor. This deficiency causes great conflict for minority students in adapting themselves to new educational habits. Lack of good study skills makes it difficult for a minority student to control one’s time management and concentration. While these students are trying to change their study habits, there is another variable that could help or distract them from fixing their weaknesses. It is true that parents and professors do have an influence upon us. These people play a big part in the education of students, but the impact of their persuasion is not always positive. Despite all the struggles that a minority student faces, I believe people in this group can find the secret to becoming educated and successful individuals.
I believe we should award this scholarship at a scholarship banquet or luncheon and invite the press, community partners, faculty, staff, students, etc. I believe we should honor and invite Ulysses “Skip” Bennet (BSC first black graduate) to the banquet/luncheon. We should also honor Marti Turnipseed. In the future, I believe we should seek the help of Alumni and generous donors to increase the budget for the student of color
For my Cultural Plunge, I participated with Project Excell (Extending College Education for Lifelong Learning). This is a group that meets on campus, in the union, every Saturday morning from 9:00-11:00 AM. Each participant has a developmental disability and they come from various places around Manhattan. Project Excell offers around 4 different classes for the participants to choose from, which range from dancing/theatre to the history of Nigeria. After completing a “session,” the participants go through a graduation ceremony and then begin a different type of class for the next few weeks. I joined this group as a student ambassador, who assists the classroom teachers while building relationships with and tending to the needs of the participants.
Coming to the United States for college can introduce cultural differences that even the most prepared students might not anticipate. From campus life to classroom etiquette, US school can be quite a different experience from learning in other countries around the world. It is rather natural for students from other countries to join communities that somehow remind them of home and give them the opportunity to remain connected with their roots and at the same time bring the world a little closer to fellow classmates. By raising collective cultural awareness, organized expressions of diversity which create a cultural spillover from which we all benefit.
Another way would to be by encouraging one another to study together, sometimes having that social support to give you that little extra push will push you to get what you need done. I just transferred here, but I have already noticed that the black community is very uplifting, supportive and resourceful to one another and one day I pray that I learn do the same while I am here on campus and being a part of this organization would be a great start in my opinion. I am still learning how to be resourceful, but if you are ever struggling and need a good laugh, I got you. I will be your number one hype man and at some point put you before myself and make sure that you are good and doing great. The ultimate goal is to be successful in life and I would love to see the girls in the organization some of the top positions on campus because if we live by Lifting As We Climb, every single one of us can get