The Tau Alpha Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
Pi Tau Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.
& The Black Student Union presents
HBCU's vs PWI's
What is an HBCU or PWI?
Introduction of Panelists
- PWI- Predominantly White Institutions
- I.E. (Widener University)
- HBCU- Historically Black College or University
- Institutions of higher education in the United States that were established with the intention of primarily serving the African American community
ACTIVITY
Who or What
impacted your decision
to attend your
HBCU or PWI?
- Jayah- South Carolina State University
- Kortne- University of Maryland, Eastern Shore
- Brandon- Lehigh University
- Justin- Morgan State University
- Destini- Virginia State University
What's the debate?
How Do You Feel About Any of The
Following Statements?
If You Had The Chance
To Influence
A Deciding High School Students
Decision Between Attending
A PWI or HBCU
What Would You Tell Them?
Is There A Difference
In The Quality of Education
Received at A PWI vs an HBCU?
Why do you think this stereotype exists?
What Are The Cultural Differences You Find At HBCU's That Are Not Found At PWI's?
ie(music, food,chants, homecomings, alumni life)
What Advantages or
Disadvantages
Do You Feel You Have
Due To Your Attendance
At A PWI or HBCU?
- “I chose a PWI because I want a real-world experience.”
- “I went to a PWI for diversity”
- “Going to an HBCU is like going to high school twice”
- “People who attend HBCU's couldn’t get accepted into a PWI”
- “HBCUs are easy to get into”
- “You have more opportunities at *PWI* than at an HBCU”