It was Spring 2014, I was being accepted to various colleges and universities across the country. Some include University of Alabama, American University, St. Mary's College of California and the illustrious Spelman College. Most of these schools were out of state, which gave me the opportunity to explore and broaden my horizons. I knew at each college and university that my life would change.
However, no other college like Spelman College would have changed my life and allowed me to grow to become a better person.
At Spelman, I am a sister.
Whenever I am walking on campus to my next class or the cafeteria, I see such beautiful and amazing black women. We speak to each other, say hello, and address each other with mutual respect. We have an everlasting bond that lasts not only during our attendance at Spelman, but even after graduation. Whether it be applying for jobs, or needing help with landing the perfect internship, we always have each other's back.
At Spelman, I am Successful.
On campus, there are so many opportunities to get involved and standout on campus. Through Student Government Association to the Spelman College Glee Club, there are always ways that a woman can do something and enjoy the college experience. You can apply for an Executive Board position, where you can help lead the organization to success. While doing this, you can lead yourself to success where being involved in these organizations lead to jobs and internships. Being at Spelman, you have no choice but to be successful and destined for greatness.
At Spelman, I am Educated.
Although Spelman is an institution where you are obtaining a superb education, there is no other way to be educated beyond what the books teach than at this amazing institution. Whenever I am speaking to someone on a topic on African American History, I have realized that I am more educated than the average person on the history of the African Diaspora.
But that is just one example.
Spelman has produced the most black women to attend medical school than any other institution in the country because our education is entirely unique. Medical schools across the country recognize that by allowing my sisters to become some of the best doctors in the world.
At Spelman, I am Supported.
All of us want to succeed. Not only do we want to succeed, but we want each other to succeed. We support each other in our endeavors. We never want someone to fall so they can be our stepping stool to the top, we all want success so we can help each other make it. Competition is okay, but it is never to the point where we want each other to lose severely.
At Spelman, I am a Queen.
Some may call us Spelmanites, some may call us Spelman Women, but most refer to us as Queens. We are queens because we are powerful and successful in more ways than one. We stand out and dominate in every field and position that we are put in. There are no limits for us and there is no glass ceiling. Our crown is our knowledge of how to strive in this world independently and effectively.
So to my future Spelmanites, whether it be a little 6th grader with a small dream to attend or a newly accepted high school senior struggling to decide, I hope this helps foster your decision as to why Spelman is such an amazing college for black women. If you want to change the world, Spelman is the place to be.
