<p>I've been accepted to Hampden-Sydney College, visited the campus, and even talked a current student to see what its all about. It seems like the school I want to go to, and I've already been reassured that I wouldnt have any problems since I'd be a black guy on campus. The environment seems like it would fit me just about all the way around. So I guess I'm asking for even more info about the school, I'm just somewhat uncertain if it's exactly where I want to go, and I'm curious about every possible detail there is before I actually enroll. Can anyone give me any info or opinions (bad or good)?? Any help is appreciated, thanks.</p>
<p>Have you thought about the implications of your being a black male attending a small, conservative, 92% white school that appears (from what I can figure out) to be in the middle of nowhere?</p>
<p>I strongly suggest that you do an overnight visit before making up your mind.</p>
<p>As a black woman who grew up in a small, conservative, overwhelmingly white town in the middle of nowhere, I would not be attracted to Hampden-Sydney College even if I were male. Of course, I'm not you, so the type of situation that I run from may be the type of situation where you'd feel very happy. My advice is for you to thoroughly check that college out -- including talking spending more time there and talking to more than one student before making your decision. </p>
<p>If you happen not to like H-S after checking it out again, I'm sure there are many other college that would be delighted to have you attend them.</p>
<p>Being conservative and being a racist fundamentalist red neck are not synonymous.I'd also strongly advise you to visit the campus and spend a couple nights there.Be your own man.Hang with the profs,coaches,and student groups of interest to you.You might want to contact the black guy who was student body president,an All-American basketball player who graduated with a 3.9 in physics.He is now a trustee of HSC.His last name,I believe is Randall.His brother was a quarterback at Virginia Tech.
I took a tour of the HSC campus a few years ago.The guide was a black guy headed to medical school.
Hampden-Sydney is a class place.The trash flunk out or transfer.All the best to you.</p>
<p>Indeed, I will be applying as a transfer. I will be majoring in Classical Studies and I wanted a CLASSICAL EDUCATION. I didn't want a multicultural-America sucks and everywhere else is better education. That is why I chose HSC over other colleges.What are you going to major in, D.Booker?</p>
<p>The new student body president (class of 2009) is a black guy.You might contact him.He's doing a good job.</p>