The semester flew by and I made it. I learned about the ins and outs of Howard. I've learned about such a rich culture and that I'm honored to be a part of. At first, I didn't know what to think of freshman seminar. I'm not a fan of lectures in any subject so I wasn't the best person to attend a class such as this. However, over time, it took its toll on me and it started when we had to make groups for our presentations. I had fun at the African Burial Ground but being a part of a group that wanted to learn about the same things I wanted to learn about was absolutely intriguing.
Partaking in research regarding the Black is Beautiful campaign made me feel a lot closer to my African American counterparts. At first, I didn't associate with "them." But now, especially after being at Howard for over four months, "them" became an "us" as well as a "we." My sense of belonging formed with the help of this class because I honestly wasn't sure if I could fit into the environment that Howard offered. With some luck, inevitably, I was able to associate, NOT ASSIMILATE, myself with black Americans. After all, I've been living in America for the majority of my life.
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