Chipo Muzilikazi, Class of 2024

CCU was cliquey between races; there was an obvious imbalance of Black vs white students, especially in the performing arts department. I did not always feel represented at school. Sometimes I did, but in most cases, I felt that my upbringing and culture were totally different and not acknowledged such as gospel music in the worship ministries. There was an attempt to make a group that acknowledged diversity and they recognized the racial tension happening in the world while trying to address it during the year of George Floyd. I wish the school was not so new at incorporating programs for people of color or awkward about the topic of color. If there is one thing that will allow you to survive this world besides the Lord Himself, it’s a good skill/education.