In this episode, 12Kyle interviews Katrina Brown Bankins, an HBCU alum, about her experience at Hampton University. Katrina shares why she chose Hampton and how she felt at home on campus. She discusses her initial major in broadcast journalism and her eventual switch to speech pathology. Katrina reflects on her career choices and the moments of doubt she has had. She also highlights the nurturing environment and mentorship she received at Hampton. The episode emphasizes the importance of networking and relationships at HBCUs.

In this conversation, Katrina shares her experiences and reflections on attending Howard University to complete her doctoral studies. She discussed how she got accepted into Howard University through a phone call from her mentor. Although both schools are rivals, Katrina compares her love for both Hampton University and Howard University, emphasizing the unique opportunities and experiences she had at each institution. She also discusses her involvement in cheerleading at Hampton and joining Delta Sigma Theta sorority. Lastly, Katrina expresses the special feeling of homecoming and the lasting impact of her HBCU experiences.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Purpose of Highlighting HBCUs

01:21 - Choosing Hampton University

05:06 - Choosing a College that Feels Like Home

06:07 - No Other HBCU Considered

07:19 - Transitioning to College Life

08:12 - Switching Majors to Speech Pathology

10:07 - Reflecting on Career Choices

11:03 - Considering Alternate Career Paths

12:09 - Struggles with Biology and Statistics

13:09 - Nurturing Environment at HBCUs

14:19 - Post-Graduation Reflections

16:01 - The Care and Mentoring at HBCUs

20:13 - Seeking Guidance from Professors

21:38 - Choosing Ohio State and Feeling Uncertain

22:08 - Red Flags at Ohio State

23:14 - Lack of Support at Ohio State

24:14 - Getting Accepted to Howard University

25:26 - Comparing Hampton University and Howard University

26:34 - The Love for Both Hampton and Howard

30:18 - Cheerleading at Hampton University

31:20 - Joining Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

32:19 - The Feeling of Homecoming

38:11 - Choosing South Carolina State University

39:03 - The Lasting Impact of HBCU Experiences

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