Getting to know the African American learning process and appreciating our uniqueness. Self esteem, friendship. Being the dominant group at HBCUs seems to give greater self esteem and a desire to succeed for African American students. Higher expectations for African American students - socialization climate instills a sense of belonging, ownership and responsibility. Students have a chance to identify and associate with positive role models to network.
Students develop personal pride and self esteem and a stronger sense of belonging.
The opportunity to study in a positive cultural atmosphere. The opportunity to be in a setting generally perceived to be more supportive of students of color. Less culture shock for many African-American students. Teachers become aware of the problems of African-American students. Nor was it found that HBCUs isolated black students from students from mainstream institutions higher education or society.