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My Reasons to Attend an HBCU (Historically Black College or University)

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 The upcoming spring semester is upon us, and many are returning or going to college for the first time. In either way you wish to go, physically or virtually, choosing an HBCU has its perks.  After attending snd graduating from an HBCU, these are the conclusions I have drawn about why someone should attend. What even is an HBCU?   An HBCU stands for Historically Black College or University. A college that was created during a time of adversity and oppression for black people. 1. Diversity- Although, the creation of these schools were for Black people, other races and ethnicities can attend. Students come from all over the United States, and the world! I have encountered people from various locations, including Nigeria, Thailand, and Russia. 2. Acceptance- Personally, I believe African Americans are the most accepting people out there! At some colleges, it can feel like nobody cares or maybe you feel like an outcast, not at an HBCU. There's something for everyone. 3....

Life is Changing

I started this blog over 10 years ago and so much in my life has changed since. 10 years ago I was only 12, an anime obsessed fan-girl(which I still am) but I was going through a lot of pain then and wanted to try my hand at Fanfiction thus the creation of MasterofHearts.  A lot of my dark poetry came from a young girl that didn't understand a lot but felt a lot of pain but I'm better (somewhat) and I've really been working in a different life. So I'll share some of my old dark things but other than that I want to keep it positive-ish.  In 2010 I would have never expected my lie to be going as it is now. Even if my home life was never great it has improved to a degree even though I have lost my mother. Since then I have opened myself socially and did things I never thought I would. I've traveled out of my state to school competitions, competed on a national stage, and won. I've graduated from college, twice.  Last month during this awful pandemic, I earned my Ba...