We all hear about our parents' glory days, a.k.a. their college years. They often remind us of songs, dances, traditions, and various other memories about their college experience. So what will Spelhouse (Spelman and Morehouse) students tell their children about their experience? An AUC college experience is one like no other. Here are a few things we will reminisce to our children one day:

1. Olive Branch

Olive branch is one of the earliest memories Spelhouse students will remember. After two weeks of mingling with first year students of their respective institutions, the schools of the Atlanta University Center all wear matching t- shirts to promote unity. Here we were able to finally meet that person we met on twitter over the summer in real life. Good times.

2. Swag Surfing

This is an iconic dance that any AUC student can say they have been apart of. In the beginning, we all raced to link arms with a stranger. After a while, it gets repetitive and many of us roll our eyes when we hear the beat drop. Nevertheless, we will definitely tell our kids about this.

3. The White Dress Ceremony

This tradition is unique to Spelman College. First year students clad in true white dresses, hosiery, and black closed toed shoes are inducted into the institution. Spelmanites spend all summer looking for the perfect white dress before entering the gates, and will surely remember this special ceremony forever

4. Their Spelman Sister/Morehouse brother

In a special ceremony, Spelman and Morehouse students are matched in a brother-sister exchange. If you were lucky enough to be blessed with a good, supportive Spelman sister/Morehouse brother, then you will definitely tell your children about them.

5. Homecoming

There is no other experience like an HBCU homecoming. We'll one day tell our children of the lit concerts and the iconic tailgates where thousands of alums and current students mingle to celebrate their beloved HBCU.

6. Fried Chicken Wednesday

One day when we do not have the metabolism as we did in our college days, we will reminisce on the golden and crispy fried chicken served along with mac and cheese, rice and gravy, greens, and cornbread that we used to devour every Wednesday.

7. No Air Conditioning in the Dorms

This a problem that only Spelman has, but one day Spelman alums will tell their children about how hot Atlanta is in August.

8. Rivalries between dorms

The rivalries between dorms is unmatched. Dorms at Morehouse and Spelman College face off in stroll and step competitions throughout the year. No matter how old you, you will always remember your freshman dorm. I know I will always rep di lambda chi until I die.

9. Hump Wednesday and Market Friday

One day we will reflect on how much money we spent on items we didn't need at Market Friday where vendors from across the city come to sell merchandise. Hump Wednesday was always a good time, where we mingled and listened to music.

10. Convocation/Crown Forum

We will always remember running to Convocation/Crown Forum, an assembly for the students featuring guest speakers, in case their swiping for attendance. Of course we will also remember the messages of the speakers such as Maura Brock Akil as well.

11. Participating in Black Lives Matter Protests

HBCU students at this age live in a time of police brutality and racial polarization. While we might not face racism inside of our institution, we feel for those who do in their everyday lives.

12. The Joys of Attending an HBCU

While there are many struggles of attending an HBCU, the rewards are unmatched. We are able to be immersed solely in our culture, learn about our history, and mingle with successful black leaders, doctors, teachers, engineers, lawyers, and business owners.

I love and always will love my HBCU, Spelman College. I cannot wait to tell my future children about my experience at an HBCU and hope and pray they will have the oppurtunity to attend one as well.