US News has an excellent article containing tips for African American students. Here’s an excerpt followed by a link to the full story:
1. Identify resources. Find out about your college’s resources for academic performance, such as enhanced learning centers and writing centers. See, too, what possibilities are offered for social networking in the African-American programming units, the multicultural center, and Greek life.
2. Immerse yourself in the campus culture. Attend football and basketball games, talent shows, debate clubs, and language groups.
3. Attend class regularly. African-Americans often have to deal with cultural stereotypes. Especially prevalent is the notion that blacks are not serious students. Help to debunk myths about lack of purpose among students of color by attending all the classes. Going to visit a professor during office hours will also demonstrate your focus on academic matters.
4. Find a black faculty mentor. Finding a black faculty mentor can help you deal with problems you might encounter on campus, such as what to do when class discussion (or even a professor) demonstrates insensitivity. A black faculty mentor can also help you understand the purpose and the workings of the university in a broader way and advise you on diversity options such as the African-American studies program, Greek life, and various multicultural student-centered groups.
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Nice points and some of the points can definitely involve all students of different cultures and backgrounds. Attending class regularly is a big one for myself…I paid for the class, so why would I skip it? There are more important things to learn and deal with rather than caring about what others think.