Malik Jorden, Hampton University- c/o 2014, Criminal Justice
Name : Malik Jorden
HBCU : Hampton University
Graduation Year : 2014
Major : Criminal Justice
Where are you from? Who introduced you to HBCUs?*
No answer here... keep on reading
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Why did you choose an HBCU over a pwi?*
I wanted to attend a HBCU because i felt like it was more of a family environment and they truly did care and want to see its students succeed.
What is the story of your "experience" at Your HBCU given its heralded status as a stellar and prestigious institution?*
My “experience” at Hampton is that students are very multifaceted. Students are able to party by night and still go to classes and do well. Also being a student at Hampton there is a very diverse student body in terms of the backgrounds of each student.
"First time" experiences at your HBCU?*
Not answered
"My major is Criminal Justice. I chose it because it is a field that will continue to grow. I also would like to help keep people safe."
Who are the professors that have impacted your life in and out of the classroom? How did they do that?*
There are no particular professors but most of the professors i have taken at HU have done whatever in their power to help each student succeed in their course.
Best restaurants on/near campus? Best dishes?
The best restaurant near our campus is burger king. I know it’s kind of sad
College crush?
N/A
What is your major? and Why did you choose it?
My major is Criminal Justice. I chose it because it is a field that will continue to grow. I also would like to help keep people safe.
Where are the spots to go to if you wanted to cuddle with your boy or girlfriend?
Waterfront
What are the chants heard most often at the sporting events?
Rock the Blue and White; I’m So Glad I Go to H-I-U (and not Howard!)
How did you overcome your nervousness about going to college?
I really wasn’t that nervous about going to college. I saw it as an opportunity to gain new experiences and on top of that it was a nice number of student from my high school attending.
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Students: 4,646
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