On Tuesday, March 29, The YMCA visited the large University Prairie View A&M. We were greeted with vast grasslands of agriculture, tall glass college buildings, and a warm cultured atmosphere. We entered a chapel and were introduced to two college students, who shared their majors, past high school success and admiration for Prairie View. Even inspirational history on the University, dating back to historical time periods and the affects it had still possessed over Prairie View and it's students. After a few informative questions and answers, we were split up into two groups; Freshmen and Sophmores, Juniors and Seniors, and were off touring the 1,424 acres of Universtiy land. From the EE Science building, to the Agriculture Labs and even a decorative model dorm room, our brains and notepads, were filled with abundant information that the school had contained, along with opportunities and assistance. After a very detailed tour, the two groups merged together and headed off to the cafeteria, which was already filled with college students during a busy lunch hour. The experience of getting a lunch and sitting amongst college students really captured the idea of what everyday college life feels like. The visit was soon coming to an end, and we were rewarded with a chance to shop at the Prairie View bookstore where most bought shirts, pants, socks and anything that repped the school.
Touring Prairie View A&M was a remarkable experience, the information, design of the campus, and the feeling of welcome as we roamed the streets, peering inside the life of an average college student.
Leaving Prairie View and entering Baton Rouge, the YMCA stopped at a tasty barbecue restaurant called Voodoos. We enjoyed sandwiches in and outside the cozy sit down, and mingled amongst each other.
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