‘Love Island’ star Olandria Carthen talks about why she attended an HBCU

In this ClutchPoints feature, Love Island USA Season 7 standout Olandria Carthen opens up about her decision to attend Tuskegee University, describing her college years as “literally the best five years” of her life and explaining that she wanted to experience being part of a community where she felt seen and surrounded by peers who looked like her rather than feeling like a minority. Her reflections highlight how the supportive culture, sense of belonging, and shared identity at an HBCU shaped her personal growth long before she ever stepped into the Love Island villa.