Rene,
There were essentially two categories of students who studied in the US in
the 60’s. Those who gained scholarships straight from sixth form;
scholarships such as ASPAO &African-American Institute and those who were
recruited by or gained entrance in High Schools. The majority of us
belonged to the second category. Bernard, AKNjie E Mbenga and Raymond Sock
to name but a few were on ASPAO scholarship to University. The placements
of these students were usually done by the scholarship agency concerned. I
do not think that these scholarship programmes exist today.

African students were in demand and high schools, colleges and universities
were actively recruiting them. However, despite these opportunities, a few,
a very few indeed did not make use of them. It was taboo to be out of
school for even a semester in the 60’s. For those without full scholarship,
they had to work either on or off campus to part-finance your education.

 From what I observe during my short visits to the US, there is a
significant number of “students” who are more interested in activities
other than acquiring a good education.   Times have changed indeed.  You
must resist the temptations and the distractions. I wish each and every
student, especially Gambian students everywhere, the best of luck in their
studies.
Sidi Sanneh

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