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 AUDIO https://linktr.ee/12kyle YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/kMVzTP6THlo