Homecoming 2015

Before coming to Howard, the biggest event that I heard about was homecoming. People would say that the overall experience was unlike any other school. I could not wait to experience the #1 homecoming event. When homecoming week started it just felt like a regular week. There were no decorations or posters that got you in the mood for homecoming and celebrating. As the events approached the excitement grew. I attended the R&B show and the Poetry Cipher. Both of these events were overpriced but definitely worth it.When the poets recited their poems the feelings were felt throughout the theater. As  a freshman the poetry cipher got me in the mood for homecoming and from then on I couldn't wait for the rest of the festivites. My only problem with homecoming was the prices of tickets. No amount of anticipation could make me pay $50 for a step show ticket without a student discount. There was only a certain number of student discount tickets for each event which made no sense. Between travel expenses , ticket prices and shopping for clothes to where to these events, homecoming proved itself to be extremely expensive. Overall I enjoyed my first homecoming experience and I really felt the pride that howard students had during these passt two weeks.