'Love Island USA's Olandria Carthen Says Attending An HBCU Was 'The Best 5 Years Of My Life'

Dive into this Blavity feature to hear Love Island USA Season 7 standout Olandria Carthen speak openly about her experience attending a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) and why that environment meant belonging and support for her personally and academically. She discusses how her HBCU roots shaped her confidence, connected her to community, and helped form the foundation she carried with her into the Love Island villa and beyond, offering readers a meaningful look at how college culture influenced her life and identity.