David Hughes, Morehouse College- c/o 2011, Kinesiology Pre-Med
Name : David Hughes
HBCU : Morehouse College
Graduation Year : 2011
Major : Kinesiology Pre-Med
Email : Davethead@gmail.com
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Where are you from? Who introduced you to HBCUs?*
Houston Texas. I took an HBCU college tour while in high school.
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Why did you choose an HBCU over a pwi?*
I only had one Black teacher my entire life. I wanted the faculty and staff of my university to look like me.
3
What is the story of your "experience" at Your HBCU given its heralded status as a stellar and prestigious institution?*
Attending Morehouse was a great experience. They prepared me for life after college starting my freshman year.
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"First time" experiences at your HBCU?*
I remember the first day of class when we are introducing our selves, everyone in my class was a student leader from their high school. As everyone told their story I thought to myself, how am I going to keep up.
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Who are the professors that have impacted your life in and out of the classroom? How did they do that?*
Ron Thomas and Dr. Wilson by far had the biggest impact on my life inside and outside the classroom. It is hard to even put in words how much they have done and the impact they continue to have on my life. They were the first Black men I had that taught me.
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