HBCU Caravan welcomed multiple universities, including Fisk University, Xavier University of Louisiana and Morris Brown College, to LBCC helping Black students, including high school students, find their way to their future school for success and community.
Coppin State University’s advisor Brandon Herring gave his thoughts about LBCC hosting the second HBCU caravan event at LBCC, since 2017.
“I think it’s really big because California does not have any HBCUs so I think it’s an amazing opportunity for Black students and students of color and other students to see what all the amazing things HBCU’s have to offer… We come up here every year to showcase all the different aspects the HBCUs bring to the college experience in particular for Black students,” Herring said.
LBCC student Kylie Thompson shared that the transfer fair guided her through her options and what she was looking for at a university, which is community.
“It’s helped me look at other campuses and schools to see where I can further my major and really put my foot through the door in predominantly Black communities and further my education,” Thompson said.
Bowie State University transfer admission coordinator, Jasmin Hurling Spears informed what programs Bowie State University has to offer compared to the other Universities.
“Some programs that we offer are going to be our health services administration program, our virtual reality and gaming program, digital media communications, digital media arts that cover advertising design animation, and fashion design”, Spears said.
Alain Leroy Locke High school student, Ronald Simmons shared what encouraged him to come for the HBCU Caravan.
“To experience this college and see what opportunities they have and be open to all the opportunities they have,” Simmons said.
Simmons also mentioned what he looks forward to admitting to an HBCU.
“Being surrounded by your own folks and bonding with people you don’t know,” Simmons said.
Briana Brooks, Dillard University’s transfer enrollment specialist, elaborated how Dillard University helps to transfer their students.
“We help our students by basically giving them a free space to voice whatever they might need from us and just being patient knowing that it does get frustrating sometimes especially as a transfer student. … We try to make it an easy process and let them know ‘hey slow down a little bit we’re gonna take very good care of you, you don’t have to worry about anything,’” Brooks said.
